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Connecting the Heartland Jobs Board
Reliable, high-speed internet access could open the door to a new career opportunity for you — a Jobs Board that connects job seekers with employers and training providers across the heartland.

Save the Date! Marion Summer Job Fair — July 29th at the Pavilion in Marion
Come out, speak with local employers and be prepared to interview!

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 celebrates a new employee — Logan Ridings!
Man-Tra-Con Corporation welcomes Logan Ridings to the team as a Follow-up Specialist.

ManTraCon’s Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell graduates from the Talent Pipeline Management Course!
The Talent Pipeline Management Course was provided through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board hosts annual meeting in Benton.
Greater Egypt, SIWDB, and Man-Tra-Con honored local employers, customer successes, staff, and board members for their service to the community.

Man-Tra-Con Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a State of Illinois Proclamation and Signing Event at D & D Electric.
National Apprenticeship Week was established by the U.S. Department of Labor to showcase and promote high-quality, inclusive, in-demand career pathway opportunities through Registered Apprenticeships.

Do you struggle with finding skilled workers, keeping pace with new technologies, hiring and re-training for the same positions?
Our industry-driven, high-quality Apprenticeship program that allows employers to develop, prepare, and retain a skilled workforce can be a perfect solution for your business!

Man-Tra-Con Corporation participates in ROE 21 Career Fair at the Pavilion in Marion.
Twenty high schools from Regional Office of Education #21 (ROE 21) and Regional Office of Education #30 (ROE 30) participated in the event.

Third Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions held at John A. Logan College on October 2, 2024.
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board would like thank everyone who attended the 2024 Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions.