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.”
Since childhood, Shana had always been interested in science, engineering, singing, and crafting. As the daughter of a single mom with 3 children, Shana often had to put her interests aside to help care for her siblings.
“I enrolled in classes full-time starting in January of 2025, and worked while going to school. Through this amazing program, I will graduate with my Industrial Management and Applied Engineering degree,” Derek says.
The AISIN Engineering Education Program is designed to upskill AISIN’s current workforce as part of its 2026 recruitment and team enhancement strategy.
“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.
Lizbeth knew that she wanted a career in healthcare, but was trying to find the right path. She decided to go with the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant AP program at Shawnee Health and enrolled in September 2024.
Kimberly was a stay-at-home mom with three children when she learned about the apprenticeship program. “It looked like a great opportunity… so I was very excited to start this journey,” Kimberly says.
Silvia had been working as an online shopper at Wal-Mart for over 4 years when she learned about the apprenticeship program. While studying in the program, she was able to get hands-on practice working alongside experienced medical professionals at Shawnee Health.
Steven came to Man-Tra-Con seeking CDL training assistance. Through WIOA grant funding, he was eligible to receive financial assistance for tuition, transportation costs, and other expenses related to his CDL training.
Nathan had been laid off from Camping World when he came to Man-Tra-Con for assistance. He had suffered a major loss of income, and wanted to transition to a good-paying career