News & Events

Employers… Did you know? We offer Mass Layoff assistance!
In addition to recruitment and training services, Man-Tra-Con can help your company get through an upcoming layoff. We provide federally funded assistance that can help employees facing a layoff transition to new employment or get trained to work for an “in-demand” industry.

Out of work, need a new start?
Man-Tra-Con can help you find a job and start building a new life!

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
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.
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
Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC), in collaboration with Man-Tra-Con Corporation, celebrated Manufacturing Day on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

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.

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
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.

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.