Man-Tra-Con welcomes new career specialists — Teresa Odom and Blaine Shubert.
They will serve Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.
A mom of 3 children, McKenzie overcame several hurdles to achieve a career in nursing.
Career Specialist Nikki Lanham reports on her customer. “McKenzie was a mom of 3 children when she came to Man-Tra-Con in July 2022, seeking WIOA training assistance. She was interested in becoming a nurse and needed our services to enroll in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at John A. Logan College for the fall 2022 semester.”
Shane builds a new life with assistance from Work Experience and Re-Entry programs
Shane became a Man-Tra-Con customer while incarcerated and participating in the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry program. He had been selected to enroll in a Mobile Accelerated Welding training program provided at the Murphysboro facility.
Work Experience helps Kevin find new employment after a “lay off.”
Kevin had been “laid off” during the pandemic and needed assistance with rejoining the workforce.
Man-Tra-Con Welcomes Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell!
Abby will be reaching out to local companies and organizations to let them know about the many services offered at Man-Tra-Con for area businesses.