News & Events
Man-Tra-Con Corporation Names Stephanie Robinson as Chief Executive Officer
In her new official position, Robinson will lead the organization’s strategic direction, operations, and partnerships as Man-Tra-Con continues its mission to provide workforce development services to students, job seekers, and employers, with the goal of building a skilled regional workforce across Southern Illinois.
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Fourth Annual Workforce Summit held at John A. Logan College on October 1, 2025.
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board would like thank everyone who attended the 2025 Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions.
Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Robin Pritchett back to our team
In August 2025, Robin began her employment at Man-Tra-Con as a Career Specialist serving Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.
Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Darien Daniel to our team
He began his employment at Man-Tra-Con in August 2025, as a Career Specialist. Darien serves Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.
Save the Date! 4th Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions — October 1, 2025
Featuring National Speakers and Local Employer Panel Discussions. Join us for our fourth workforce summit as we present information on current issues and facilitate discussions with local employers.
Man-Tra-Con Hosts Apprenticeship Illinois Program Roundtable Discussion.
Over 40 people attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.
WIOA Program Manager Reba Utley retires from Man-Tra-Con after 20 years of service.
Reba began her employment at Man-Tra-Con in 2005 as a Career Specialist, serving Youth, Adult & Dislocated workers seeking employment and/or training assistance.
DCEO Deputy Director Julio Rodriguez Visits Man-Tra-Con During Southern Illinois Workforce Development Tour.
Mr. Rodriguez talked about future clean energy workforce development plans for the region, answered questions, and offered advice to frontline staff on serving customers, especially those with difficult barriers to employment.
Man-Tra-Con welcomes Office Support Specialist Jacqueline Masei to our team
Jacqueline began her employment at Man-Tra-Con as an Office Support Specialist serving customers at the American Job Center in Marion. She is currently working at our auxiliary office within the new Southern Illinois Multimodal Center in Carbondale.
