These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
When you enroll in our programs, we make sure you have your best foot forward when finding the career of your dreams. We can help you gain the skills to make you a competitive hire in the workplace. We’ll even help you dress the part, too! Robert came to us looking for find a full-time … See details
Julie is one of our participants in our FoodShare Employment Training program who has really transformed her life. Recently, she took the time to share her story, which we present here in her own words: Some people measure success by their possessions, status, and how much money they have in the bank. I do not. … See details
Before the HCST program Crystal was working 12 hours a night at a company with no chance of advancement. She was constantly pinching pennies and worried about making ends meet. Life was hard. Crystal was told about the program from a friend who graduated from the Highway Construction Skills Training program. After hearing the great … See details
Kat came to our office after being released from incarceration, seeking help to rebuild her life and find a new “normal” way of life. Her main goal was to find employment that would allow her to support herself and her daughter. Even though she had an impressive educational background with a double bachelor’s degree, she … See details
Congratulations to Allyson on two awesome accomplishments: getting a job and getting promoted within just a few months! As a mother of two, it meant the world to Allyson to get a stable income. Recently divorced, Allyson was new to the area and had just gained full custody of her children when all of a … See details
Congratulations, Bahati, on your first job in America! Last year, Bahati was living in a refugee camp in Uganda. He had fled from his home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hoping to get to the United States to start a better life. Finally, his visa came through, and Bahati was on his way … See details
In April 2013, at a mere 22-years old, Alex graduated from what would become our Highway Construction Skills Training. FSC trainer Ranard Morris helped Alex up through the ranks, and they were excited for Alex to jump into the construction industry. However, when it didn’t immediately happen, Alex became frustrated. His family lived in a small … See details
Sarah came to us at the beginning of the year after a long hiatus from the workforce. She knew it was time to level up her skills to be competitive in this newer labor generation to get a job that was meaningful. Having been in our Wisconsin Works (W-2) program in the past, she decided … See details
