One Day at a Time
Financial struggles can bring the weight of the world down on a parent. Audrey knows about that firsthand. Nonetheless, she still advises to “Just...
Financial struggles can bring the weight of the world down on a parent. Audrey knows about that firsthand. Nonetheless, she still advises to “Just...
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is...
“I am very motivated to go to school and do something that I feel is worthwhile with my life,” says Lizzie. Even when she...
Christine knows the value of being heard. That’s why she was drawn to her career path in social work. “I am always willing to...
Sometimes parents need a light to guide them through life’s storms. As an unemployed single mom, Lacy was not sure how to support her...
Sometimes it’s easy to feel caught between two places in life—where you are and where you want to be. Bridging this gap can be...
Today we congratulate Angela, who just started her new career as a certified nursing assistant at Aurora Medical Center! She has always been a...
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
Join us in celebrating Irene's success, as she enjoys new full-time employment in a position that offers her a complete benefits package! A few years...
Parents Breanna and River want what’s best for their daughter. That’s why they came to us for support finding careers that would enable them...
When Maria came to our team, she was looking for a little help. She had spent the last 25 years caring for her family...
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Jamie came to FSC looking for some support building up her employable skills, and ultimately to help her reach her goals of working in...
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
As the single father of a four-year-old boy, Nick wants his son to have the same kind of security that he had growing up....
Congratulations to Vanessa, who recently started her new job! After five years as a stay-at-home mom, getting back into the workplace was like entering...
Kathleen started working in dental offices over 25 years ago. At the time, it didn’t require a diploma, so she left high school, started...
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative...
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only...
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
When Latoyia learned that she was about to become a mom, she went straight into prep mode. She had a job that barely paid...
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble...
This time last year, Shannon never would have expected to see herself enjoying a job in manufacturing. She’d always been in health care, so...
Sarah is a creative and talented woman, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Just check out a few pages from...
When Amanda’s employer went under, she decided to turn unemployment into an opportunity to retool her career. She’d often hoped for an office position,...
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better...
“I never thought my life would turn out this way, but I’m sure glad it did,” says Tracie. Last year, she was homeless, jobless,...
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
Congratulations to Amanda, who recently started her new job at Americollect! We know she's going to do great work, because we've seen her...
“I did everything Angie said, and I got the job!” Dawanna announced to us the minute she was hired at Spectrum. As soon as she...
Check out the uniform! Danielle joined Wisconsin Works for paid maternity leave, but when she learned that they could put her dreams within reach, she decided to stick around and even joined FSET for more....
Last week was even busier than normal for Capri. She typically attends several appointments a week for her son, who has special needs. She's...
Please join us in congratulating Julia, a young mother who won't let anything stop her from giving her newborn the best start possible. This...
For Sheri, Wisconsin Works is about much more than employment. Through her participation in W-2, she was able to bring her family out of homelessness and...
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was...
A man was walking in the woods when he fell into a deep, dark hole. He shouted until a friend came by. Instead of...
Ebonie moved to Wisconsin a few years ago, after her children’s father was shot and killed, looking for a safe place to raise her...
Michael was a foreman before an injury put him out of work for over two years. He joined Wisconsin Works and FSET to find...
Bethany is a survivor who escaped an abusive relationship, and in doing so, was forced to quit her job. She began business classes and...
Today, we want to introduce you to a brave young woman named Tyiquite. Knowing that she wanted a better life for herself and her...
Corisa looked around. Her instructor had just asked the class to break into groups. She found a small group and started talking. That’s when...
In July 2017, Kate was sitting in her parent’s living room, rocking her newborn baby, and thinking about her future. She had already started...
Positivity is a choice that Ashley makes every day. A few years ago, she went through a divorce. It left her with five children,...
When you go to AutoZone, be sure to say hi to their new Sales Associate, Rashon! He’s the guy with the friendliest smile you’ll...
Tina had a stable career as a dental assistant for 15 years, while her husband watched their three children at home. Then her world...
Crystal joined Wisconsin Works and FSET to support for her family during unemployment. It didn’t take long before she was amazed to find herself...
Antoinette's smile has a way of making everyone's day a bit brighter. Making people happy is one of the reasons she loves working in...
Failure is not the alternative to success,” says Shanteria. “It’s something to be avoided, but it’s only a temporary setback on a bigger, more...
Robert likes working with his hands, but after a work injury put him out of commission for two years, he knew it was going...
Nicky's achieved a lot in a short time. When her second child was born, she needed reliable support. Wisconsin Works was just the ticket....
Amanda is one of those people who can see the silver lining in just about every cloud. When her days were darkened by the...
One quick tumble changed everything for Melissa. Her doctor told her she couldn't go back to work for a while, and she wasn't entirely...
With three young boys to love, Danima had no time to lose. She came to FSC to jump out of unemployment and get her...
Suli enrolled in Wisconsin Works because she plans on welcoming her second child to a strong family. After a series of setbacks left her...
Allisha is opening up a new chapter in her life as a small business owner, with a boost from FSC! Other people might call it...
"It means a lot to me to have a good job with a great company!" exclaims Jacole. After a back injury left her out...
"The support I've received from my FSET and W-2 workers...
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
Two things stand out about Merissa – she’s a professional multitasker and her organization skills would impress anyone. She worked for four years in...
When Dawn moved to Wisconsin, she brought a whole lot of energy and compassion with her - but she was surprised that her CNA license...
It was late one night after a long day’s work at the cleaning service. Five months pregnant, Ajuana was doing all she could to...
Building a strong family was all the motivation Amber needed to join Wisconsin Works. She never lets anything keep her down, even getting the...
Kim is in the business of smiles - and thanks to a successful job search with Wisconsin Works and FSET, she's back to sharing...
When complications left Gabrielle unable to work during pregnancy, Wisconsin Works became a lifeline of support. Gabrielle spent the next few years at home to...
Three brave women, three wonderful successes! Hamdi, Safi, and Zhara met through a training course in Wisconsin Works. Each brought their family to safety...
With a young child at home and a baby girl on the way, Samantha knew her future was going to take a lot of...
LaToya is a soft-spoken, caring mother who always puts her family first. When she enrolled in Wisconsin Works, she was just about ready to...
Moving from rural Wisconsin to the city of Oshkosh was a big change for Jamie, but she knew that's where her family could find...
Ashley has the kind of quiet energy that amazes. One day, she’s just starting to volunteer at the front office, and the next, she’s...
If your family needs help, you want it as soon as possible. The new Wisconsin Works Eligibility Call Center (W2ECC) is designed to do...
“I have a fight inside me like no other,” says Roseatta. Homeless and struggling to overcome a traumatic upbringing in foster care, she can...
When we first met Brett, he told us a story about grocery shopping with his young son. Walking down the aisle, his son asked...
"As a single mother, it was scary losing my job," Andrea admits. Months behind on rent, she felt like her world had been turned...
After finding a job through Wisconsin Works last Fall, Shaquilla did not expect to need the program any further. Over the next six months,...
Cassandra is celebrating the holidays with a new full-time job after enrolling in Wisconsin Works! If you are looking for a career change, call 715-261-8700...
Almost three years ago, Daphrose brought her family to safety from the war torn Congo. The U.S. offered freedom they never had before, but...
Roberta made an important discovery when she joined FSET and Wisconsin Works: she found the power to unleash her potential. Within just three weeks,...
After moving her family halfway around the world, Mumtaz was determined to find any work possible to support them. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works,...
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered...
"Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future," says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her...
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
Lisa is a young mother with big plans for her future. Capable and driven, she became her family’s breadwinner while still earning her high...
If you're a trendy shopper, you might see Tiana at her new job at Forward 21. Confident and happy, she says that this job...
This year, Raeed has been discovering the things that make America great, especially the ability to create a new home for his family. When Raeed...
Every strong woman has a story about the weights she had to lift from her shoulders. This year, Wendy has lifted four of life's greatest...
Gretchen has always believed her job is to inspire hope in others. When medical issues forced Gretchen to leave her job at the WI Department...
It takes strong roots for a plant to grow, but every gardener will tell you that sometimes it takes a little help to get...
When you start from scratch it is like being born again. I brought my discipline and experiences from Cuba, but starting new, starting fresh...
It might seem like the job you’re searching for is hiding around the corner, but the only way to find it is to keep...