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![Kathy Lively, CEO at Man-Tra-Con Corporation, announces plans to retire by the end of the year.](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Post-Slider-Kathy-Lively_1080x300.jpg)
Kathy Lively, CEO at Man-Tra-Con Corporation, announces plans to retire by the end of the year.
September 1, 2022 (Marion, Illinois) — After more than 35 years serving Southern Illinois with compassionate leadership and a firm commitment toward education, workforce and economic development initiatives, Kathy Lively, CEO at Man-Tra-Con Corporation, has announced plans to retire by the end of the year.
![Man-Tra-Con, American Job Center SI, and Greater Egypt Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MTC_Divi_Banner_MTC-Bldg-4-w-Sign.jpg)
Man-Tra-Con, American Job Center SI, and Greater Egypt Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate our NEW location — Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 3117 Civic Circle Boulevard, (near the Oasis Mall across from Target) in Marion, Illinois.
![Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MTC_Divi_Banner_RFP-Supply-Chain-Mgmt.jpg)
Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.
NOVEMBER 16th & 17th — 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ON-SITE, IN-PERSON TRAINING at the Muni — West Building, 200 Potomac Blvd. in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
![Celebrating the Manufacturing Industry in Jefferson County, Illinois](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MTC_Divi_Banner_AP-MFG.jpg)
Celebrating the Manufacturing Industry in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC), in collaboration with Man-Tra-Con Corporation, celebrated Manufacturing Day on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
![Man-Tra-Con, American Job Center SI, and Greater Egypt Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MTC_Divi_Banner_MTC-Bldg-4-w-Sign.jpg)
We have moved to a NEW Location!
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the American Job Center Southern Illinois are now located near the Oasis Mall in Marion, across from Target, between W Outer Drive and Osage Drive on Civic Circle Boulevard.
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Ready to get your GED for FREE?
We can help! You may be eligible to receive federal grant assistance to help you get a GED, laptop, Internet access, and other financial incentives as you succeed.
![Attention Illinois Small Business Owners! $250 Million now available through State of Illinois Back2Business Grant Program](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MTC_Divi_Banner_B2B-Grant.jpg)
Attention Illinois Small Business Owners! $250 Million now available through State of Illinois Back2Business Grant Program
With a fast and easy application process, trackable in real-time, B2B grants of $5K-$150K can cover operational losses, staff and more to get you back to business in no time.
![Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MTC_Divi_Banner_RFP-Supply-Chain-Mgmt.jpg)
Looking for a win-win? Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.
Supply chain intelligence is now more crucial than ever. The Illinois Office of Employment and Training, Man-Tra-Con Corporation, and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) are here to help boost your team’s foundational supply chain knowledge, which benefits your individual team members and your company’s bottom line.
![ANNOUNCING: Illinois Supply Chain Training Program](https://mantracon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MTC_Divi_Banner_DCEO-PR2.jpg)
ANNOUNCING: Illinois Supply Chain Training Program
CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new training program designed to prepare more residents for roles in Illinois’ growing supply chain management industry. In partnership with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), the Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program seeks to match residents who have become unemployed or underemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic with training for careers in supply chain management—one of the fastest growing fields in the state.
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Request for Proposals — Supply Chain Management Skills Training Program
Management, Training and Consulting Corporation (Man-Tra-Con Corp.) is requesting proposals from qualified entities to provide short term training on Supply Chain Management Skills.