News & Events

Man-Tra-Con celebrates a new employee — Logan Ridings!
Man-Tra-Con Corporation welcomes Logan Ridings to the team as a Follow-up Specialist.

ManTraCon’s Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell graduates from the Talent Pipeline Management Course!
The Talent Pipeline Management Course was provided through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board hosts annual meeting in Benton.
Greater Egypt, SIWDB, and Man-Tra-Con honored local employers, customer successes, staff, and board members for their service to the community.

Man-Tra-Con Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a State of Illinois Proclamation and Signing Event at D & D Electric.
National Apprenticeship Week was established by the U.S. Department of Labor to showcase and promote high-quality, inclusive, in-demand career pathway opportunities through Registered Apprenticeships.

Do you struggle with finding skilled workers, keeping pace with new technologies, hiring and re-training for the same positions?
Our industry-driven, high-quality Apprenticeship program that allows employers to develop, prepare, and retain a skilled workforce can be a perfect solution for your business!

Man-Tra-Con Corporation participates in ROE 21 Career Fair at the Pavilion in Marion.
Twenty high schools from Regional Office of Education #21 (ROE 21) and Regional Office of Education #30 (ROE 30) participated in the event.

Third Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions held at John A. Logan College on October 2, 2024.
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board would like thank everyone who attended the 2024 Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions.

DCEO Deputy Director Julio Rodriguez Visits Man-Tra-Con During Southern Illinois Workforce Development Tour
Man-Tra-Con Corporation was honored this week by a visit from Julio Rodriguez, Deputy Director, Office of Employment and Training, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

Man-Tra-Con opens two new offices serving Perry and Jefferson County residents.
Both offices are equipped with computers utilizing Internet access to help job seekers find employment and/or additional training. A career specialist will also be available to provide “one-on-one” assistance to those who meet eligibility requirements.

Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Justin Dodd to our team
As a Career Specialist, he will serve Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.