When we met Shane, he was working part-time and trying to save up for a home and car of his own. Although he had reached out to his community for help and was staying with friends, he dreamed of independence. Shane knew that the key to stability was getting a full-time job that he could … See details
When he came to FSET, Steven had a clear idea of what he wanted: To maintain his sobriety and continue recovery, and A part-time job to support goal #1. In working with Steven, his case manager quickly noticed his positive attitude and dedication to his mission. While Steven’s dream was to own his own home … See details
Someday soon, you might be driving down the road and spy Michael in a field, tending to the animals on his hobby farm. Through his hard work and the support of the FoodShare Employment Training program, Michael has taken the first toward his dream. He joined FSET looking for a new career that wouldn’t be … See details
Financial struggles can bring the weight of the world down on a parent. Audrey knows about that firsthand. Nonetheless, she still advises to “Just keep your head up. I know things can get really bad, and you think that things won’t change,” Audrey says. “Just remember to take it one day at a time.” Audrey … See details
When Emily asked Bret if she could write a story about his most recent success, he laughed, asking “Am I a success?” But we think you’ll agree that Bret has what it takes to make his dreams come true. Bret enrolled into the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, a third party program funded in … See details
Since 2001, Courtney had been in and out of Wisconsin Works (W-2). Circumstances out her control led to bouts of homelessness and medical issues. But don’t worry—this story has a happy ending. She was resilient and knew the benefits of the program and kept coming back. Over the years, she had found a number of … See details
Here at FSC, we know applying for jobs can be a bit scary, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve got 5 easy tricks up our sleeves to make your job search feel more like a treat. +Use language from the job listing Most of the time, your resume will be sorted by an AI … See details
Today we celebrate the success of Willie, who has recently accepted a new job offer. He is now managing his finances, covering housing and utilities needs, and is on his way toward self-sufficiency. But this wasn’t always the case. In 2020, Willie was dealing with car issues and was on the verge of losing his … See details
