The pandemic has had far reaching effects and not just on employment. Education and training have had more than their share of new obstacles, which is why it’s empowering to hear how people overcome and succeed. Enter David, who was working toward his degree when his studies were interrupted by COVID-19. Financial Challenges David was … See details
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish more in his life. He knew he was ready for something bigger, but he wasn’t sure how to get there. Enter FSET. He was told about FSET when he applied for … See details
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for himself and his son. Picking up and moving to Wisconsin earlier this year – knowing absolutely no one – is hard in the best of times; in the middle of a … See details
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person. Compassionate, understanding, and supremely motivated – she is now putting these gifts and many new skills to work in her administrative career. Like so many of our friends and neighbors in … 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
This time last year, Shannon never would have expected to see herself enjoying a job in manufacturing. She’d always been in health care, so she never even considered manufacturing a possibility. When Covid forced her to reconsider her options, however, Shannon came to FSC and learned how valuable her talents were across the board. “She … See details
As a waitress, Alyssa used to take odd shifts all the time. She needed to pay the bills, but as a mom, she also wanted to see her children every night before bed. She came to FSC to learn how to get the future her family deserves. Today, she’s starting this future with Robert Half, … See details
“Pawahna lights up the room with her enthusiasm,” says Meghan, a counselor with the FSET program. Even though Pawahna has been a U.S. citizen for most of her life, she did not speak English well enough to earn her GED until joining the FSET program this year. She was a child when her family fled … See details
