These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Brandon advises anyone interested in construction to remember that “Your reputation begins in the classroom!” Construction is a small world, meaning that names get around fast. That’s also why a recommendation from our TrANS Coordinator Lorie carries so much weight. When she tells contractors about student with everything it takes, they know it’s true. Brandon’s worked hard … See details
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble last year. Amy’s been a caregiver for years, but when her car broke down, the timing could not have been worse. Her employer couldn’t wait around for her to get repairs, … See details
Sometimes the success that comes from working with TrANS can take a while to set in. Take Rashaun for example. He came to the program with a criminal background, so he’s used to getting pushed out of hiring queues. “Now, when I apply to road construction jobs and I tell them I’m a TrANS graduate, … See details
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 she never even considered manufacturing a possibility. When Covid forced her to reconsider her options, however, Shannon came to FSC and learned how valuable her talents were across the board. “She … See details
Shawna had just gotten a teaching job in a local daycare when the pandemic struck. Working with others who loved youngsters was a dream come true. She was pregnant with her third child, and her employer readily identified with her needs as a mom. The only problem was how to get there. The city bus … See details
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 the “Dream Board” she put together in our Office Professionals class! Dream Boards are fun activity that we do at the start of each Office course, to help our students focus on what’s … See details
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, so she could spend more time with her children. Without any recent experience, however, Amanda thought it would be a long shot. That is, until she learned more about the opportunities … See details
Vakia moved to Wisconsin to make a better life for her daughters — when she learned about FSC, she realized there was no better time to change her lot, too. She’d spent years working her way up in fast food to become a manager. When she came home each day, though, Vakia was always humming … See details
