Lonnie was close to a touchdown, but he fumbled the ball at the last second. At least, that’s how he felt after getting multiple interviews without landing a job. Like a football player in training, Lonnie worked from morning until night to find a job, but he had hit a bad streak. His game changed … See details
Molly’s story is one of persevering through any odds. After enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she has found her calling and is heading to college this fall to begin a career as a medical assistant. Molly has faced down some of life’s toughest challenges. When her mother fell ill a few years ago, she was determined to do … See details
Stacy has brought her family to new life with the help of Wisconsin Works, and she wants you to know how! Call 920-292-1330 to learn how we can help you get a family-supporting job today! Today, Stacy comes home each day to the children she adores safely playing at their own home. She is studying … See details
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year ago, she now has a promising healthcare career, is living in a house, and saw her children get top grades in school. This journey wasn’t easy, but with some help from … See details
Lisa is a young mother with big plans for her future. Capable and driven, she became her family’s breadwinner while still earning her high school diploma. She quickly saw that entry-level work would not support her growing family for long. With her fourth child on the way, Lisa came to Wisconsin Works for help starting a … See details
Fun-loving and full of energy, Casey values every person he meets. So his new, full-time job helping people with disabilities is a perfect fit. He loves building relationships with his clients, including cooking for and playing video games with them. Casey says that focusing on the future gave him a clear goal, and the FSET … See details
Bobbie’s passion for helping others has kept her going through the obstacle course of life these past few years. She became a skilled juggler as a single, working mom taking classes to become a registered nurse. When this balancing act began to fall apart, she found that WIOA program was there to set things right. … See details
Every strong woman has a story about the weights she had to lift from her shoulders. This year, Wendy has lifted four of life’s greatest weights from her shoulders with the help of Wisconsin Works, including finding stable housing, regaining full placement of her daughter, getting a car, and reaching one full year of sobriety. She … See details
