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Man-Tra-Con Corporation is available to help you in-person with your job search, career, or educational goals. The American Job Center Resource Room is open to the public. No appointment is necessary! At this time, staff from IDES, Crosswalk, or DHS, are NOT available for onsite services at the American Job Center SI. Referrals for requested services will be sent to IDES, Crosswalk, and DHS via email.

When entering the building or any of our offices — if you are not feeling well, are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, and/or running a fever — PLEASE DO NOT ENTER!  You are always welcome to reschedule any appointments. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Contact Man-Tra-Con at 618-998-0970 for assistance!

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Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Robin Pritchett back to our team

In August 2025, Robin began her employment at Man-Tra-Con as a Career Specialist serving Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.

Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Darien Daniel to our team

He began his employment at Man-Tra-Con in August 2025, as a Career Specialist. Darien serves Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.

Save the Date! 4th Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions — October 1, 2025

Featuring National Speakers and Local Employer Panel Discussions. Join us for our fourth workforce summit as we present information on current issues and facilitate discussions with local employers.

Man-Tra-Con Hosts Apprenticeship Illinois Program Roundtable Discussion.

Over 40 people attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.

WIOA Program Manager Reba Utley retires from Man-Tra-Con after 20 years of service.

Reba began her employment at Man-Tra-Con in 2005 as a Career Specialist, serving Youth, Adult & Dislocated workers seeking employment and/or training assistance.

DCEO Deputy Director Julio Rodriguez Visits Man-Tra-Con During Southern Illinois Workforce Development Tour.

Mr. Rodriguez talked about future clean energy workforce development plans for the region, answered questions, and offered advice to frontline staff on serving customers, especially those with difficult barriers to employment.

Man-Tra-Con welcomes Office Support Specialist Jacqueline Masei to our team

Jacqueline began her employment at Man-Tra-Con as an Office Support Specialist serving customers at the American Job Center in Marion. She is currently working at our auxiliary office within the new Southern Illinois Multimodal Center in Carbondale.

Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Cordaro Thomas to our team.

Cordaro serves Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs at our Marion office, and will also serve Adult/Dislocated Worker and Youth customers at our auxiliary office within the new Southern Illinois Multimodal Center in Carbondale.