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Work Experience Program helps Jemma learn marketable skills as she works toward her career goals.

by Admin | Jun 13, 2024 | Success

Career Specialist Madyson Senior reports on her customer. “In September 2023, Jemma began receiving Man-Tra-Con services as a youth customer through Workforce Investment & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Supplemental Grant funding. She was also enrolled at ECHO Alternative School to earn her high school diploma.”

A mom of 3 children, McKenzie overcame several hurdles to achieve a career in nursing.

by Admin | Apr 17, 2024 | Success

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

by Admin | Apr 17, 2024 | Success

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.”

by Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | Success

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.

by Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Success

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.

by Admin | Jan 23, 2024 | Success

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.

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Marion, Illinois 62959
Ph: 618-998-0970
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Man-Tra-Con Corporation is a proud member of the American Job Center network, and an Illinois workNet partner. Sponsored by the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Information regarding the funding source of workforce grants awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity using federal funds from the United States Department of Labor can be found at this link: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/ fundinginformation

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