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Wyatt’s Tools for Success

Wyatt is a confident and independent young man who recently earned a technical degree in Automotive Maintenance from NWTC. He quickly found a job after graduating, moved out of his parents’ house, and even earned a promotion. Wyatt’s hard work and willingness to take on leadership roles are a big part of his success. When … See details

Jeff Is On The Road Again

As the saying goes, “when one door closes, another one will open.” When Jeff saw doors closing in his life, he had the determination and courage to open another one, one that will give him freedom he didn’t know he dreamed of. A little more than a year ago, Jeff was living in a camper … See details

Alison Goes to Nursing School

With a perfect 4.0 GPA for her spring semester, Alison is well on her way to reaching her dream of being a nurse – and WIOA is there for her every step of the way. Alison is quick to note how important this support has been, saying that it has allowed “me to focus on … See details

Brooke Markets Herself For A Bright Future

College can be a very exciting and yet very overwhelming experience for most high school students. Like most new college students, Brooke was looking for help with college expenses. Textbooks were expensive and she needed money for gas since she was going to be traveling back and forth between Green Bay and Marinette. Even though … See details

Phillip Designs A Bright Future

It was about four years after high school, and Phillip still wasn’t sure which career path was the right choice. The pandemic made finding consistent work difficult, which made it hard to save money for college or learn on-the-job about different options. Today, however, Phillip is enrolled in college and exploring interior design in the … See details

Savannah Nurses Towards a Future

Savannah wanted to make a better life for herself and her little girl. Living in a small apartment and struggling to make ends meet, Savannah decided it was time to get her GED and start reaching her dream of becoming a nurse. With determination and a dream, Savannah made her way to our Winnebago office, … See details

Lisa | WIOA Youth Story Spotlight

Lisa is “checking out” her future

WIOA Youth participant, Lisa, came to FSC Shawano in June of 2022 in hopes of finding guidance and support with her educational journey. She had stopped taking classes in her Project Management program for a semester and was trying to determine if it was a career she should, or really wanted to pursue after all. … See details

Matie’s Drive To Success

Matie was a successful construction and logistics business owner for over 10 years in his home country. He had assisted the US marines in his previous work. Unfortunately, due to the political situation overseas, his home was no longer safe for his family. Matie and his family were forced to pack up and leave behind … See details

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