News & Events
Eldorado’s First Solar Class Graduates as Man-Tra-Con Opens September Enrollment
Free training for one of the fastest-growing trades in the country; 30 seats open in September for solar and HVAC
Man-Tra-Con participates in SI NOW’s 4th Annual Economic Development Day Event.
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, John A. Logan College Celebrate Completion of Solar Job Training Cohort.
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.
Employer Services & Special Grants Director Emily Perks receives June Impact Through Service Award.
“Emily’s leadership, work ethic, and commitment to serving others make a lasting impact on Man-Tra-Con, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are fortunate to have her on our team, and this recognition is well deserved,” Stephanie says.
Man-Tra-Con nominated for Workforce Excellence at the 2026 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame and Excellence Awards.
Established in 2024, the Manufacturing Hall of Fame recognizes the people, products and companies that have made a long-standing impact on Illinois state’s manufacturing industry.
Man-Tra-Con staff receive training on the State’s new IWDS 2.0 data reporting software.
The new Illinois Workforce Development Systems (IWDS) 2.0 data reporting software is scheduled to be implemented on July 1, 2026.
Man-Tra-Con celebrates Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) for their role in supporting Apprenticeship Programs within Southern Illinois.
IPG developed a registered apprenticeship for employee training in their Industrial Maintenance department at the Carbondale, Illinois, plant.
Man-Tra-Con celebrates AISIN Electronics for their role in supporting Apprenticeship Programs within Southern Illinois.
AISIN Electronics Illinois, LLC, developed a registered apprenticeship program for employee training in their Engineering department.
Man-Tra-Con receives “Excellence in Collaboration Award” at the Illinois Workforce Summit in Peoria.
The award recognized the work Man-Tra-Con Training & Reintegration Career Specialist Robert Angle has done in collaboration with Freddie Buckingham from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for their work on the Southern Region Re-Entry Virtual Job Fair project.
Career Specialist Cordaro Thomas receives May Impact Through Service Award.
“Cordaro has been with Man-Tra-Con for nearly a year as a Youth Career Specialist, and throughout that time, he has consistently demonstrated compassion and a strong commitment to serving others,” CEO Stephanie Robinson says.
