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.
Work Experience helps Katie get paid while training and land full-time employment at Schirm USA, Inc.
Apprenticeship and Special Grants Coordinator Erica Travelstead reports on her customer. “Katie wanted to transition to manufacturing and thought a position with the Schirm plant in Benton, Illinois, presented the perfect opportunity.
Nataly gets paid while pursuing a nursing career through the Apprenticeship Program.
Nataly had been working at Shawnee Health as a professional medical interpreter when she first learned about the apprenticeship program. Nataly had always wanted to work toward a career in the medical field.
Zoe Pierce has been selected to be an Illinois Apprentice Ambassador!
Our very own apprenticeship participant, Zoe Pierce, was recently selected to be an Illinois Apprentice Ambassador by the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board and Apprenticeship Illinois Committee. Apprentice Ambassadors serve as champions for Apprenticeship programs by sharing their success stories and promoting Apprenticeships to career seekers and employers.
Apprenticeship Program helps Marissa earn wages as she works toward a career in nursing.
In March 2022, Marissa began her apprenticeship as a Medical Assistant at Shawnee Health. Before joining Shawnee Health, Marissa had been a part-time secretary at a local church. She heard about the Apprenticeship Program from her mom and “jumped at the opportunity.”
After a layoff, WIOA funding helps Thomas find a new career in Industrial Maintenance.
Career Specialist Nikki Lanham reports on her customer. “Thomas first visited Man-Tra-Con in January 2020, seeking training assistance. He had been laid off from his job in the coal mines, where he worked as a mechanic,” Nikki explains.