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Over 1,285 students from 30 school districts and 120 registered businesses participated in the event.

“Over the past year and a half, Greg has worked hard to establish partnerships with training providers, community colleges, employers, and community organizations that have been critical to providing CEJA services throughout Southern Illinois,” CEO Stephanie Robinson says.

The all-day summit featured national speakers, panel discussions, and sessions that included representatives from education, employment, government, healthcare, and manufacturing. Over 120 people attended the event.

“Carmalita Cahill joined the Man-Tra-Con team less than a year ago as a Career Specialist and now serves as our CEJA Coordinator. In that short time, she has made a tremendous impact on our organization and has become someone her coworkers know they can count on,” CEO Stephanie Robinson says.

Presentations demonstrated how apprenticeship programs might expand an organization’s talent pipeline and promote worker retention, plus offer tax benefits and more.

“Gretchen has been a part of the Man-Tra-Con team since February 1998, giving her more than 28 years of service to our organization. Throughout those years, she has become someone our team knows they can depend on,” CEO Stephanie Robinson says.

“Nikki joined the Man-Tra-Con team four years ago as a Career Specialist and now serves as Program Lead. During her time at Man-Tra-Con, she has grown into someone our staff and customers rely on every day,” CEO Stephanie Robinson says.

Free training for one of the fastest-growing trades in the country; 30 seats open in September for solar and HVAC

Economic development professionals, regional stakeholders, community leaders, educators, business owners, and utility providers attended the event. Participants were able to learn about and discuss emerging projects and initiatives currently under development for continued growth and economic prosperity within Southern Illinois.

Man-Tra-Con Corporation has wrapped up its first cohort of its Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, graduating 11 Southern Illinois residents trained for entry-level careers in the solar energy industry.