Fox Cities RISE logo with LEAVEN logo

Confidence today. Opportunity tomorrow. Fox Cities RISE and LEAVEN are building it together.

This community partnership offers free workshops and resources where participants can practice, access useful tools, connect with professionals from a range of industries, and move forward with stronger skills, support, and connections. RISE workshops hosted at LEAVEN are open to the public.

Participant practicing an interview conversation

Free workshops built for forward movement.

Weekly topics may include resume building, interview skills, mock interviews, LinkedIn and networking, and AI for job seekers. New topics are added regularly.

Practice and build confidence

Strengthen resumes, interview skills, professional communication, networking, and the confidence to take the next step.

Access practical resources

Use free templates, assessments, job-search tools, career guidance, and workshop support through the RISE Resource Center.

Connect with people

Meet community partners and professionals from a range of industries who can share perspective, feedback, and encouragement.

Advance on your terms

Choose independent workshop topics based on your goals, use what helps now, and return for additional support when you need it.

RISE support can take different shapes.

RISE is designed as a flexible workforce-readiness network. Some pathways focus on participant practice. Others help train volunteers, connect employers, or bring partners together around a shared need.

Resume templates

Professional templates that help participants highlight their strengths.

Career guidance assessments

Tools to discover strengths and explore career paths that fit.

Workshop registration

View upcoming sessions and reserve a spot through the RISE Resource Center.

Connections and practice

Job Center of Wisconsin and JobNet connections, mock interview scheduling, articles, tips, and additional tools.

Ready to RISE?

Create a free account, take the assessment, register for a workshop, and access tools and support to help you reach your goals.