Kevin
Career Specialist Erica Travelstead reports on her customer. “Man-Tra-Con partnered with D&D Electric in Harrisburg, Illinois, to enroll Kevin in D&D’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. Kevin was a WIOA customer in LWIA 26, participating in an On-the-Job (OJT) training program at D&D through Shawnee Development,” Erica explains.
Administered through Man-Tra-Con Corporation, the Apprenticeship Illinois program is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway that allows employers to develop, prepare, and retain a skilled workforce. In return, potential candidates receive paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential.
“Kevin did so well in during his AP training, that D&D hired him for a full-time position working on their solar installations when his apprenticeship ended. He is currently working at D&D Electric and loves his job,” Erica reports.
“In September 2024, Man-Tra-Con contacted D&D to see if they were willing to participate in the Apprenticeship Illinois Ambassador Program. They were interested and recommended Kevin,” Erica says.
“We partnered with D&D to assist both the work site and Kevin with their applications for the program. After completing the program, Kevin was named Apprenticeship Illinois Ambassador for 2025,” Erica adds.