Our Mission: Operation Fresh Start empowers emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency through education, mentoring and employment training.

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Operation Fresh Start has provided comprehensive employment and training services to over 9,000 young adults (ages 16-24) in Dane County, Wisconsin since 1970.

OFS programs are designed for a critical time in life: the transition to adulthood. They provide a path forward for emerging adults through mentoring, education, and employment training. OFS graduates earn their high school diploma, driver’s license, certifications in the construction and conservation fields, and gain college/career readiness skills. Participants are also giving back to the community -- building affordable homes for low-income families, completing conservation projects and environmental justice work in city and county parks. After program completion, OFS staff continue to support graduates as they transition into post-secondary education and/or self-sustaining employment.


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Erica Nelson

Suzanne Kibort

Jasmine Banks

Justin Lemke

Rose Hansen

Jeffrey S. Russell

Andy Pascaly

Nina Zarrillo

The Program and Support Services team at Operation Fresh Start focuses on the coordination and administration of programs that empower young adults through education, mentoring, and employment training. This team ensures the smooth operation of various initiatives by managing communication with stakeholders, securing donor support, facilitating program logistics, and tracking participant progress. Additionally, they provide ongoing transition support to graduates, helping them successfully navigate their post-program journey towards self-sufficiency.

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