Motivated Mom
Two things stand out about Merissa – she’s a professional multitasker and her organization skills would impress anyone. She worked for four years in...
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...
Doris came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she's such a great flagger that drivers actually...
"So I’m sitting in Shannon’s cubicle and noticed some posters about these boot camps. They are 3 months of full-time schooling with an internship...
Healthcare has been Carrie’s calling ever since high school. She earned her CNA certificate while she was a teen and went on to earn...
"I am doing things that most women wouldn't believe they could do," says Heather, a recent graduate of the TrANS program. Heather joined Wisconsin...
Evan met Craig, an FSET Account Representative, while he was visiting the Job Center this January. Evan knew there were opportunities waiting - even...
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...
After the ice and snow this weekend, you might wonder what would compel someone like Edison to leave tropical Puerto Rico for Wisconsin. He'd...
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...
A few years ago, Daniel wasn't sure if he would ever be able to work again. A serious car accident left him clinging to...
With five children at home, Tranace is a pro at management. Even so, when she decided to switch careers, she needed some help juggling...
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...
She might be too humble to admit it, but Britney has a lot to be proud of today. We just heard that after two...
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...
Jody's story is one that any job-seeker can relate to. With a newborn and a teenager to care for, she was scrambling to find...
Zach may be young, but he's already proven himself a man of integrity. After losing his parents in his early teens, Zach had to...
"Amanda and I love to share all our mommy highs and lows each time we meet," says Der Lo, a Career Planner with WIOA....
Patricia joined Wisconsin Works and FSET hoping for a great job, but she was surprised to find it waiting in the industry she left...
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...
"School shopping for the kids this year has been worry free," says Debra with relief. " I am able to actually pay bills and...
Jeremiah rode his skateboard nearly five miles to his first FSET appointment. Without money for a car, it was his best way to get...
"Someday, I will be a manager," says TaCiana. A few months ago, she couldn't imagine saying those words. She was just hoping life might...
If you’ve been following FSC for a while, you might recognize Juan from a TrANS flagging class last year. Today, he’s got a full-time...
“The WIOA program has helped me learn necessary skills for a job market that is in need of job seekers," says Matt. He joined...
"As a single mother, it was scary losing my job," Andrea admits. Months behind on rent, she felt like her world had been turned...
While out making deliveries, Kayla's nightmare came true as her car suddenly sputtered to a stop. Rolling to the nearest mechanic, they told her...
Jeffrey wanted a new direction, but he felt like his internal GPS was turning him in circles. With his family counting on him, he turned to...
Bessie was a month away from graduating. While the future looked bright, she couldn't help but have the all-important question: "what next?" That's when...
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...
Carrie did not want just another job - she wanted "a meaningful career for a lifetime," and she got it by joining FSET! If you're...
As a young boy, Rob dreamed of working at a news station. Fast forward twenty years, and he had earned his bachelor’s in broadcast...
“The wonderful people at FSET not only gave me some practical office work experience but the motivation to search for employment and my enthusiasm...
Lonnie was close to a touchdown, but he fumbled the ball at the last second. At least, that's how he felt after getting multiple...
Enrolling in FSET straight from prison, Cashmere was determined not to go back, and to be the inspiration his family deserves. He came to us...
Meagan had been looking for a way to channel her desire to care for others into a meaningful career and “to get everything started.” She...
William knew he'd be a great addition for an employer, if he could just get a chance. He got this chance through FSET, and he's now making the...
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered...
William always wanted to find a career where he could use his natural mechanical skills. He joined the WIOA Youth program to figure out...
"Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future," says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her...
Caring full-time for her newborn gave Jessica time to imagine a wonderful future for her family. In it, she helped people face life-and-death battles...
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
Fun-loving and full of energy, Casey values every person he meets. So his new, full-time job helping people with disabilities is a perfect fit....
Duane has learned to be resourceful over the years. Living in a tent during the summer, he figured out that without a fridge, he...
Joshua graduated from TrANS in October 2013 and is described by his instructor as the "most physically gifted grad I ever had.” Today he's working on...
Today, we'd like to share a story from the mouth of one of our TrANS graduates during Friday's ceremony. Three of these eight graduates have...
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...
Jason knew that he needed to learn a better way to find work. He was constantly filling out applications but could not seem to...
There are options for people in every circumstance, and knowing what they are can make all the difference. A single mom, Kami’s job barely...
This week we’re excited to tell you about William, a customer enrolled in WIOA who’s not only training for a great career but is...
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