Jamari’s Laser Focus
March 7, 2022
Every once in awhile someone comes along with determination like a force of nature. They set their sights on a specific goal and find...
Women’s Success Stories Tag
Kristina Is on Top of the World
February 24, 2022
The pandemic devastated so many workers in Wisconsin. It’s been a struggle to get the workforce back on track, but it’s happening—slowly but surely....
Lacy Lights the Way
February 14, 2022
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...
Melina in the Middle
February 7, 2022
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...
Angela Is Nursing a Career
January 3, 2022
Today we congratulate Angela, who just started her new career as a certified nursing assistant at Aurora Medical Center! She has always been a...
Serving Up Dreams with Maria
December 20, 2021
No dream is too big or unachievable. Maria proves that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to if you're willing to put...
Patricia Revives Her Dream
December 7, 2021
"You must believe in yourself and work very hard at achieving your goals. Never give up on your dreams. They can come true again." Not...
Laura Finds Her Path
November 29, 2021
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
Irene’s Success
November 8, 2021
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...
Donna’s Success
October 18, 2021
Nuclear Density Technician – that's a cool job title and one that Donna is proud to call her own. Just last year, she was...
Breanna and River’s Success
October 11, 2021
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...
Jamie’s Success
October 4, 2021
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
Maria’s Success
September 27, 2021
When Maria came to our team, she was looking for a little help. She had spent the last 25 years caring for her family...
Izzy’s Success
September 20, 2021
Izzy came to WIOA as a high school senior who was unsure of what path to take in life after graduation. Her dream was...
Ursula’s Success
September 13, 2021
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
Brooke’s Success
September 6, 2021
As a single mom of three, Brooke put her career goals on hold to raiser her kids to the best of her ability. Now...
Amanda’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 11, 2021
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person....
Jamie’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 10, 2021
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’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
June 28, 2021
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
Vanessa’s Success
June 14, 2021
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...
Cecilia’s Motivation for Success
May 24, 2021
With a baby at home and another on the way, Cecilia couldn’t pull 12-hour shifts with mandatory overtime anymore. She’d worked in production for...
Michele Takes Her Power Back
May 17, 2021
"I love helping people out and always want to be there to help others through their rough times in life," Michele tells us. Unfortunately,...
Hailey’s Success
May 10, 2021
Hailey was just a year out of high school when she took the first steps toward her dreams. She was working part-time, saving for...
Kathleen’s Success
May 3, 2021
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...
Renee’s Success
April 26, 2021
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...
Brianna’s Success
April 26, 2021
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself...
Donya’s Success
March 29, 2021
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only...
Dawn’s Fresh Beginning
March 23, 2021
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
Yadira’s Success
March 15, 2021
A little over a year ago, Yadira moved her four children from the southern U.S. to Wisconsin. She was hoping to find a home...
Tia’s Still Going Strong
March 12, 2021
We'd be missing out if we didn't celebrate one more woman in construction this week who's been impressing us since day one. Back in 2015,...
Chelsea’s Change
March 8, 2021
Chelsea came from the big city, where she did well as a cellist. It was exciting work, but not always steady. After moving, however,...
April Redefines Herself
March 1, 2021
“I am a single mother and did not want to depend on the system to support my family,” says April. Two years ago, she...
Yeralyz Discovers Her New Path
February 15, 2021
Shortly after having her second child, Yeralyz discovered that she needed surgery. She’d planned to join Wisconsin Works (W-2) for support during maternity leave,...
Destiny Awarded for Aspirations in Computing
February 8, 2021
We’re proud to announce that Destiny, a junior in our Upward Bound program at Madison East High School, has been awarded a 2021 NCWIT...
Lakeshia Fuels Her Passion
February 1, 2021
Imagine yourself sitting down at a local diner. There’s a light chatter of guests and wait staff bustling around. We’re mid-pandemic, but truckers still...
Amy Jump-Starts 2021
January 12, 2021
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble...
Shannon Switches Gears
January 11, 2021
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...
Shawana’s Success
December 21, 2020
Shawna had just gotten a teaching job in a local daycare when the pandemic struck. Working with others who loved youngsters was a dream...
Sarah’s Dreams Are Coming True
Education and Training, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
December 21, 2020
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...
Amanda’s New Horizons
December 2, 2020
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’s Success
December 2, 2020
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better...
Kimberly’s Success
November 17, 2020
Congratulations to Kimberly, a recent graduate of Respiratory Therapy at NWTC! After three years in the program, we’re proud to announce that she graduated debt-free...
Margaret’s Success
November 16, 2020
Margaret seemed to be doing everything right to get ahead— training, showcasing her talent, and earning certificates. Nonetheless, she recalls having “a 3-ring binder...
Tracie’s Transformation
November 16, 2020
“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,...
Jenna Nurses Her Dreams to Life
October 19, 2020
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
Amanda Pursues Her Passions
October 12, 2020
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...
Rachee’s Success
August 6, 2020
“I wanted something more,” says Rachee. “I liked building things with my hands, and I wanted to make a career doing that.” Although Rachee...
Julia’s Success
July 14, 2020
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...
Miriam’s Favorite Accomplishment
July 6, 2020
“I have come to realize that some of the worst times in life actually prepare you for some of the best and biggest blessings,”...