Man-Tra-Con Hosts Apprenticeship Illinois Program Roundtable Discussion.

Man-Tra-Con Corporation hosted a roundtable discussion with local employers, highlighting the benefits of the Apprenticeship Illinois Program. The event was held at Man-Tra-Con’s regional office in Marion, Illinois, on July 31, 2025.

The discussion included presentations from Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), Man-Tra-Con Corporation, Pepsi MidAmerica and Shawnee Health. Over 40 people attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations. After each presentation, attendees were able to ask questions and get additional information about implementing an Apprenticeship Illinois program at their organizations. Photos at right highlight the event.

Man-Tra-Con would like to give special thanks Pepsi MidAmerica for providing water and iced coffee refreshments for the event.

For more information on how the Apprenticeship Illinois Program can help your business develop a skilled workforce, contact Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks at 618-998-0970, Ext. 202, or via email at: .

Visit the Apprenticeship Illinois website at: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/Appren…/Pages/default.aspx

Left to right: Brian Ellis, Reba Utley, Alan Doty, Jo Dene Kern, Frances Robbins, Dana Marlow, Erica Travelstead, Julio Rodriguez, Kenea Lee, Stephanie Robinson, Greg Bouhl, Teresa Odum, Amy Blocker, Logan Ridings, Gretchen James, Karla Tabing, Debbie Kee, Emily Perks, and Abby Russell.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks welcomes attendees to the Roundtable event.

Over 40 individuals attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.

IMEC Technical Specialist Amy Murphy talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois program helps attract high quality employees, increases retention rates and fosters employee loyalty.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association Senior VP and Corporate Board Secretary & Executive Director of the IMA Foundation Sarah Hartwick explains tax credits employers may receive as participants in the Apprenticeship Illinois program.

Man-Tra-Con Interim CEO Stephanie Robinson (right) attends the roundtable event.

Pepsi MidAmerica Director of Training Tim Leake talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois Program as helped Pepsi develop a skilled workforce.

Shawnee Health Chief Director of Nursing Aimee Johnston shares talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois Program helped Shawnee Health attract, train, and retain Nursing students.

Shawnee Health General Counsel Cassie Korando shares information on Apprenticeship Illinois Program Nursing student successes.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks explains employee-based training programs available through Man-Tra-Con and Apprenticeship Illinois.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell talks about the Apprenticeship Illinois Program.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks (right) and Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell invite employers to reach out to them for additional information and assistance with setting up an Apprenticeship Illinois program.

Man-Tra-Con Hosts Apprenticeship Illinois Program Roundtable Discussion.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks welcomes attendees to the Roundtable event.

Over 40 individuals attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.

Over 40 individuals attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.

Over 40 individuals attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.

Over 40 individuals attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.

IMEC Technical Specialist Amy Murphy talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois program helps attract high quality employees, increases retention rates and fosters employee loyalty.

IMEC Technical Specialist Amy Murphy talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois program helps attract high quality employees, increases retention rates and fosters employee loyalty.

IMEC Technical Specialist Amy Murphy talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois program helps attract high quality employees, increases retention rates and fosters employee loyalty.

IMEC Technical Specialist Amy Murphy talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois program helps attract high quality employees, increases retention rates and fosters employee loyalty.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association Senior VP and Corporate Board Secretary & Executive Director of the IMA Foundation Sarah Hartwick explains tax credits employers may receive as participants in the Apprenticeship Illinois program.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association Senior VP and Corporate Board Secretary & Executive Director of the IMA Foundation Sarah Hartwick explains tax credits employers may receive as participants in the Apprenticeship Illinois program.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association Senior VP and Corporate Board Secretary & Executive Director of the IMA Foundation Sarah Hartwick explains tax credits employers may receive as participants in the Apprenticeship Illinois program.

Man-Tra-Con Interim CEO Stephanie Robinson (right) attends the roundtable event.

Pepsi MidAmerica Director of Training Tim Leake talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois Program as helped Pepsi develop a skilled workforce.

Shawnee Health Chief Director of Nursing Aimee Johnston shares talks about how the Apprenticeship Illinois Program helped Shawnee Health attract, train, and retain Nursing students.

Shawnee Health General Counsel Cassie Korando shares information on Apprenticeship Illinois Program Nursing student successes.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks explains employee-based training programs available through Man-Tra-Con and Apprenticeship Illinois.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell talks about the Apprenticeship Illinois Program.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks (right) and Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell invite employers to reach out to them for additional information and assistance with setting up an Apprenticeship Illinois program.

Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell (left) and Man-Tra-Con Employer Services Manager Emily Perks.