Man-Tra-Con Corporation participates in 4th Annual ROE Career Fair in Marion.

Oct 29, 2026 | News

ManTraCon attends ROE Career Fair 2026

The career fair was held on October 28th at the Pavilion in Marion. Over 1,285 students from 30 school districts and 120 registered businesses participated in the event. High school students had an opportunity to speak with local employers including representatives from healthcare, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, education, public safety, technology, business, and many more.Students were excited to meet with employers, learn about career opportunities, and try out various simulation displays present at the event. Photos shown below highlight the event.

ROE Career Fair was sponsored by:

  • Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
  • Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
  • Man-Tra-Con Corporation
  • Regional Economic Development Co. (REDCO)
  • Regional Office of Education (ROE) 21
  • Regional Office of Education (ROE) 30
  • Southern Illinois Now

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Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell (left) and Community Resource Specialist Charelle Byrd greet students at the career fair.

Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell (left) and Community Resource Specialist Charelle Byrd greet students at the career fair.

Community Resource Specialist Charelle Byrd talks about Man-Tra-Con services for young adults.

Community Resource Specialist Charelle Byrd talks about Man-Tra-Con services for young adults.

Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell (left) and Community Resource Specialist Charelle Byrd.

Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell (left) and Community Resource Specialist Charelle Byrd.

Staff from the Regional Office of Education #21 and Regional Office of Education 30 welcome students to the career fair.

Staff from the Regional Office of Education #21 and Regional Office of Education #30 welcomed students to the career fair.

Students line up at the Regional Office of Education #21 table to spin the wheel for prizes.

Students line up at the Regional Office of Education #21 table to spin the wheel for prizes.

Students were able to meet with over 120 registered employers at the career fair.

Students were able to meet with over 120 registered employers at the career fair.

Students visit the Rend Lake College table.

Students visit the Rend Lake College table.

Students check out the inside of a plane at the Mt. Vernon Airport display.

Students check out the inside of a plane at the Mt. Vernon Airport display.

Staff from the John A. Logan College Cosmetology program greet students at the career fair.

Staff from the John A. Logan College Cosmetology program greet students at the career fair.

Over 1200 students from 30 school districts attended the career fair.

Over 1200 students from 30 school districts attended the career fair.

Student explores painting a car using virtual reality technology at the John A. Logan College Automotive display.

Student explores painting a car using virtual reality technology at the John A. Logan College Automotive display.

Students visit the Illinois Department of Transportation table.

Students visit the Illinois Department of Transportation table.

Students gather to experience and learn about simulation software.

Students gather to experience and learn about simulation software.

Illinois Department of Employment Security helped sponsor the career fair.

Illinois Department of Employment Security helped sponsor the career fair.

Students visit the HireLevel table.

Students visit the HireLevel table.