News & Events
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.
Technology Manager Nolen Deaton receives April Impact Through Service Award.
“Nolen consistently shows up with a positive attitude and a willingness to help, no matter the situation. Nolen works through challenges as they arise and steps in when needed, even outside regular hours, to ensure things are taken care of,” Stephanie says.
Man-Tra-Con CEO Stephanie Robinson honors Administrative Coordinator & EO Officer Tammy Kirk on Administrative Professionals Day.
“Tammy is the glue that holds our office together. While much of her work happens out of the spotlight, the reality is simple: without her, our office wouldn’t function the way it does, and our board meetings wouldn’t happen as seamlessly as they do,” says CEO Stephanie Robinson.
Man-Tra-Con CEJA staff & NAACP, Carbondale Branch present at the Third Annual Southern Illinois Conference on Justice.
Man-Tra-Con CEJA Program Director Greg Bouhl and Training & Outreach Manager Marcella Woodson partnered with CEJA Program Director Kevin Clark from NAACP to present information on the new Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) clean energy program at the Third Annual Southern Illinois Conference on Justice — “Reformation, Restoration, and Re-entry.”
Career Specialist Robert Angle receives Impact Through Service Award from Man-Tra-Con.
“Robert is a tremendous asset to our organization. His willingness to learn, lead, and support others reflects exactly what this award is meant to recognize. We are proud to have him on our team and look forward to continuing to see his growth and impact,” CEO Stephanie Robinson says.
State Awards Man-Tra-Con $2.3 Million to Train Southern Illinois Residents for Clean Energy Jobs
The funding comes through the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which is investing in workforce training across Illinois as the clean energy industry grows.
Man-Tra-Con Intake Specialist Frances Robbins has been selected as our February 2026 “Impact Through Service Award” recipient.
Fran brings a thoughtful, generous spirit to everything she does and is always taking the extra moment to ensure someone feels heard, supported, and valued. The impact she makes may be behind the scenes, but it is felt every day by the customers she serves and the team who relies on her.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Proposals from Certified Public Accounting Firms for Agency Wide Audit
The Management, Training and Consulting Corporation (Man-Tra-Con Corp.) is requesting proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform an agency wide audit on all grants, contracts, programs and transactions.
Man-Tra-Con welcomes CEJA Student Success Coordinator Lindsay Shupert to our team!
Lindsay will lead a team of CEJA Career Specialists and oversee support services across a 19-county area to help participants successfully complete clean energy training programs and secure employment.
Man-Tra-Con welcomes CEJA Training & Outreach Manager Marcella Woodson to our team.
As a CEJA Training & Outreach Manager, Marcella will serve as the lead for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Hub Grant program and will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight and successful execution of program activities that support equitable workforce development and clean energy initiatives across southern Illinois.
