Connecting the Heartland Jobs Board
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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!
Thomas Gibson receives an award from the U.S. Department of Labor for completing his Apprenticeship Program at Pepsi.
The AP program allowed Thomas to earn wages while training to become an Industrial Truck Mechanic.
Juliea achieves her goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse through WIOA training assistance.
Juliea needed help to get a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree and eventually earn her Registered Nursing (RN) degree.
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.
WIOA training assistance helps Gavrielle achieve her dream of becoming a registered nurse working with children.
Gavrielle started her educational journey at a young age. She had some obstacles at first, but she persevered and overcame all of them.
Man-Tra-Con partners with Adams Shoes to provide work boots for training participants.
Man-Tra-Con has worked with Adams Shoes for over 30 years to purchase “steel-toed” factory and construction work boots for our On-the-Job Training, Work Experience, and Apprenticeship Program participants.
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.
Kevin Robertson is named Apprenticeship Ambassador for the 2025 program year.
Man-Tra-Con contacted D&D to see if they were willing to participate in the Apprenticeship Illinois Ambassador Program. They were interested and recommended Kevin.