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.

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.

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.

Kenea will work as a Re-Entry Specialist, providing individualized career services to justice-involved individuals and adult or dislocated worker job seekers.

Laureen is a Career Specialist serving Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.

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Come out, speak with local employers and be prepared to interview!

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.