Kathleen started working in dental offices over 25 years ago. At the time, it didn’t require a diploma, so she left high school, started her family, and maintained a steady income doing what she knew and loved. When 2020 rolled around and she lost her job, however, it was tough getting back. A lot of … See details
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative assistant in her father’s business. She never expected it to suddenly close, and Renee wasn’t sure she had the skills or expertise needed to thrive in another position. A combination … See details
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself possible and provide security for her baby on the way. Doing some career exploration, she saw how her customer service background and interest in healthcare could meet in some exciting jobs. … See details
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only to have them denied. She’d all but resigned herself to the sidelines but knew she had to do something to care for her children. That’s when she started working with W-2 … See details
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly, her health took a big hit. It’s an all-too familiar story. Her health kept her from working, and the medicals bills started piling up. She wondered if she could support her … See details
A little over a year ago, Yadira moved her four children from the southern U.S. to Wisconsin. She was hoping to find a home with more opportunities for them. Before she started participating in FSC’s programs, however, she had all she could handle just trying to get settled. “Yadira was very excited about the opportunity … See details
When Latoyia learned that she was about to become a mom, she went straight into prep mode. She had a job that barely paid the bills; now she has a career she loves. She had trouble speaking English; now she talks with people for a living. She’d been living with her mom; now she’s a … See details
Shortly after having her second child, Yeralyz discovered that she needed surgery. She’d planned to join Wisconsin Works (W-2) for support during maternity leave, but this was a game-changer. Suddenly, Yeralyz had a list of medical restrictions, and she had to put her education and career on hold. Thankfully, although it shook her up a … See details
