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 also inviting fellow students to get into the boat with him. Shortly after enrolling in WIOA, the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board announced a special short-term training in CNC (Computer … See details
Imagine life without soap, taking a shower without shampoo, or trying to care for an infant without diapers. Or, imagine sleeping on a floor whilst rats and mice crawl over you, biting your skin and leaving dirt all over your body. Whilst this may sound like it could easily be resolved by a quick trip … See details
Reflecting on her journey, Lamyra said “I look at my kids and myself, and everything we’ve overcome: abuse, depression, and a lack of confidence. I know I don’t have to live in fear anymore. I can now allow myself to succeed.” This wasn’t easy, by any means. After leaving an abusive relationship, Lamyra wasn’t at … See details
WISC-TV in Madison came to visit our FSET (FoodShare Employment and Training) program in Dane County. FSET has actually been around for a while, but got a major facelift in 2015 when the State of Wisconsin greatly increased the amount of money and services that can be offered to FoodShare recipients. It offers a wide … See details
Today we’re bringing you not one success story, but six! Domitra, Firote, Zawadi, Irankunda, Eshimonwe, and Bernadet all completed a special 15-hour housekeeping course in Oshkosh. These 6 women represented 4 different countries of origin and spoke 3 different languages. Their positive attitudes and teamwork carried them all the way as they helped each other … See details
When Imy came to Wisconsin with her family, she felt disoriented and worried. As a Cuban refugee, she didn’t speak English and wondered how she and her husband would be able to support their family. While getting used to the norms of a new country and learning English was daunting, Imy was determined to succeed. … See details
This summer, Forward Service Corporation’s Upward Bound East and Central programs will help students unleash their potential on the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI with the theme “Gateway to Your Future.” Meanwhile, across the state on the campus of UW-River Falls, UB students will be exposed to the theme “Farm to … See details
Our success story this week not only has a job she loves, but Rebecca was even featured in last week’s State of the State address in Madison. It began about 7 months ago, she tells us, with an appointment to enroll in FSET (the FoodShare Employment and Training program). She says she was bit unsure … See details
