A confident man on the job.

DeRon Starts His Dream Career

“Nothing can get finished if you aren’t willing to talk,” says DeRon, when asked for his key to success. He recently graduated from our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program and found a great job soon after. His story shows that keeping focused and talking through hard times can turn a tough situation into a … See details

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Erica Finds Her Calling

Congratulations to Erica, who’s found a solid job in construction after graduating from our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program! “I find enjoyment in my work,” she tells us, while comparing her life now to what it was before she learned about HCST. “Before I enrolled into the HCST program I was lost in life. … See details

Regina on-the-job in her new construction apprenticeship.

Regina has what it takes

Congratulations to Regina, who’s recently earned her apprenticeship in construction! She learned about us while looking for a new career with room to advance. Now, she is on her way to an exciting future in an industry with plenty of opportunities for those eager to grab ahold of them. “When I first came to the … See details

Angela’s Set for Success

“So I’m sitting in Shannon’s cubicle and noticed some posters about these boot camps. They are 3 months of full-time schooling with an internship at a company that may hire you on when you graduate.” Seeing those posters changed Angela’s life. After years of searching for the perfect job, she finally has the career she’s … See details

Stacey Takes the Checkered Flag

Our NASCAR fans out there can tell you that winning a race takes a great driver and a great pit crew for support. We have a fantastic story from southern Wisconsin about Stacey, who has just won her race by getting a full-time job with benefits by using the support of our Wisconsin Works crew. … See details

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