Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for himself and his son. Picking up and moving to Wisconsin earlier this year – knowing absolutely no one – is hard in the best of times; in the middle of a … See details
Kakola came to the United States as a Refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo in July of 2020. Kakola’s wife, Furaha, came here as a Refugee in 2016 with their children. After 4 years apart, Kakola was thrilled to be reunited with his family. Once he was settled in, Kakola was ready to find … See details
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. Compassionate, understanding, and supremely motivated – she is now putting these gifts and many new skills to work in her administrative career. Like so many of our friends and neighbors in … See details
Jamie came to FSC looking for some support building up her employable skills, and ultimately to help her reach her goals of working in an office or as a teacher. Since enrolling in W-2 and FSET, Jamie has been able to get support with childcare, transportation, and things like her resume and interviewing. These programs, along with the … See details
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs. As a recent graduate from our Call Center Professionals course, however, Adriana’s earned the foothold she needs to pursue her passions. Every week, Adriana learned something new, and each topic was … See details
As the single father of a four-year-old boy, Nick wants his son to have the same kind of security that he had growing up. His dad is a lifelong truck driver, and his parents were – and are – always there for him. When he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps by earning his … See details
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 a new world. For Vanessa’s family, though, it also means entering a new phase of life. “Before having children, I was successful in the workplace and had a bit of college … See details
Six months ago, if you’d asked Sam about his future, asking for help wouldn’t have made the list. Sam’s spent a lifetime cultivating a strong work ethic – he’s well-educated, had a stable work history, and supported his family with a career in IT. “I thought these things would protect me from unemployment,” he explains, … See details
