Venashia loves helping to care for others, but working full-time and being a full-time mom of four young kiddos can be a lot to handle by yourself. Venashia knew she and her family deserved better. Having help from FoodShare, Badgercare and WI Shares in the past, she knew she could find the resources to fix her … See details
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
Today we congratulate Angela, who just started her new career as a certified nursing assistant at Aurora Medical Center! She has always been a person who loves to care for others, and she set her mind to a specific goal and put in the hard work to achieve it. She’s now looking forward to progressing … See details
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble last year. Amy’s been a caregiver for years, but when her car broke down, the timing could not have been worse. Her employer couldn’t wait around for her to get repairs, … See details
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due just before she was supposed to graduate. A resourceful mom, she reached out to her community for support. That’s how she learned that Wisconsin Works could keep her dreams on track. Jenna was assured that continuing her … See details
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was going according to plan. She got a job working as a Nursing Assistant and enrolled in college. Then she got tangled up in the wrong crowd. Thankfully, when MiKayla learned she … See details
Nicky’s achieved a lot in a short time. When her second child was born, she needed reliable support. Wisconsin Works was just the ticket. It let her focus on family during maternity leave, instead of worrying about how to afford them. She decided to stay with the program once leave ended, and their ongoing support … See details
Harmony knows that a strong support system is key to thriving as a parent, particularly one who’s going for her degree. Her family has always been there for her – and when finances became tight, she found out that WIOA was there for her, too! It’s easy to see how much she loves her family … See details
