Sean - From lacking motivation to graduating from WRTP

Sean came into the FSET program with a of lack of motivation but entered the program wanting a change in life for his future but needed some assistance and encouragement. He expressed the importance of finding employment, getting training to learn new skills and obtaining his HSED. We informed Sean of our TTP site WRTP, that can assist with obtaining your HSED and a training all in one. Sean was aesthetic to learn that he could possibly achieve two big goals within one program. He was also informed that this program requires strong dedication and good attendance to be successful and a referral was submitted for HSED and Manufacturing.

Sean was able to get assistance in our transportation services to support him with getting to and from school. Sean started class a month later and on opposite days would attend training. Sean has now successfully obtained his HSED with his certification in manufacturing and has attended his graduation ceremony in December 2023. Mr. Clements has now wanted to take up another certification in construction to also increase his employment opportunities. Mr. Clements may have entered the program with a lack of motivation but I believe his enthusiasm has all ways been there. Sean has ended his 2023 year being successful in the goals he set for himself and is well on his way to making 2024 an even better year. CONGRATULATIONS SEAN! 

Lavrikov - Refugee from Ukraine finding employment

Mr. Lavrikov and his family were recent refugees from Ukraine. His goal was to obtain employment working in a factory doing CNC work. We were able to get him into a training course so that he could complete CNC training.

However, he could not speak English and that made it difficult for him to do anything independently. We were able to get Mr. Lavrikov connected with our CRN team which was able to enroll him into Bilingual Language classes and will be graduating from level 1 very soon!

During this process, Mr. Lavrikov was also able to obtain full time employment working in a factory making $22.00 per hour. He and his family were very excited to get support from FSET and gain the experience and resources to finding employment!

Robert - Having barriers to obtaining a full time job!

Robert was enrolled into the FSET program as a MET case.  During the initial enrollment appointment Mr. Butts knew his exact goals and expectation for the FSET program.  With his housing barriers at the time, he was very aware that he needed a full-time job to change his living situation at the time. 

Mr. Butts participated in all his assigned activities and tasks including meetings with the CRN, attended in person and virtual job fairs.  Within 60 days he obtained a part-time job with UPS working third shift so that he could still apply for a full-time position.  He accepted job retention services for transportation and steel toe boots.  After speaking with the Community Resource Navigator at a scheduled follow up appointment, they figured out his housing budget or limit of rent payment he would be able to afford.   

Mr. Butts has reached his FSET goal by obtaining a full-time position as a Maintenance Lead with Milwaukee County Parks.  His current job site is Mitchell Park Domes.  He has accepted 90 days of job retention service, has his appropriate work for boots and is on the bus line. In Participant own words: “Ms. Beatrice Brown, I thank you and the FSET program help with the job fairs.  Now I can afford my own apartment.” 

Derrick - To feeling hopeful about his career

Mr. Derrick WILLIAMS enrolled in the FSET program because he wanted to obtain a CDL training. He was just laid off with no income and felt hopeless. Mr. Williams had barriers with eviction and a felony conviction. The Participant was paired with the Community Resource Navigator (CRN) to assist with any supportive services, referrals, or resources available. During the meeting, Derrick Williams was offered expungement services and legal services form Marquette Legal Clinic. 

Mr. Williams checked in weekly for any updates regarding the CDL training, unfortunately the CDL training was on hold, and we could only provide job resources, Community resources, and words of encouragement.  He did not give up, Mr. Williams used FSET resources to his advantage. He came into the office to work in the computer lab, to get assistance with his unemployment.

Mr. Williams informed me that the unemployment helped, but he still struggled with finding meaningful employment, and paying his bills. We shared that FSET has many resources available such as Job fairs, resume building, paid training with our BSU job developers. Derrick told me he needed a job, he was no longer interested in the training, due to the concerned with paying his bills.  

The following week, Mr. Williams informed us that he was employed! There was so much excitement in his voice. The encouragement he received from the FSET team helped him to be patient! He was passionate about finding support and even though he is still waiting to hear back on getting CDL training , he has felt like he has completed goal in gaining stability in his life!

Jason - From barriers stopping him to getting a full time job!

In May of 2023, Jason was enrolled in the FSET Program and expressed his motivation to enter the Technician field. He had barriers of mental health/ PTSD/depression, family Issues, childcare, staying with family or friends, no transportation, legal issues, credit issues, lack of job skills and experience. We were able to provide him with resources for Mental health, rental assistance, rental list, AODA services and transportation.

As the conversation continued Jason informed us that he had previous trainings and previous employment that made him employable. He was introduced to our BSU team that supported him with fixing his resume, practicing for interviews, being introduced to our weekly and monthly in person and virtual job fairs.

Jason had informed us that he was able to gain employment by attending our FSET job fair and go hired at Talgo making $19.95 an hour!

Andrea - From homeless shelter to getting an apartment & full time job!

Andrea enrolled in the FSET program back in January and at the time of her enrollment she was struggling financially and living in a homeless shelter. Over the past few months, we worked closely with her to find resources as well as connecting her with the CRN.

 As of today, Andrea is employed fulltime with WFA Staffing as a Envelop Stuffer and has been living with a friend until her move in date for her new apartment! Ms. Anthony has been through a lot since the start of the program but has been pushing forward in achieving her goals. We are very proud of how she has gone from unsure of herself to confidently taking charge and creating stability for herself to continue to flourish.