Man-Tra-Con welcomes new career specialists — Teresa Odom and Blaine Shubert.
They will serve Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.
A mom of 3 children, McKenzie overcame several hurdles to achieve a career in nursing.
Career Specialist Nikki Lanham reports on her customer. “McKenzie was a mom of 3 children when she came to Man-Tra-Con in July 2022, seeking WIOA training assistance. She was interested in becoming a nurse and needed our services to enroll in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at John A. Logan College for the fall 2022 semester.”
Shane builds a new life with assistance from Work Experience and Re-Entry programs
Shane became a Man-Tra-Con customer while incarcerated and participating in the Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry program. He had been selected to enroll in a Mobile Accelerated Welding training program provided at the Murphysboro facility.
Work Experience helps Kevin find new employment after a “lay off.”
Kevin had been “laid off” during the pandemic and needed assistance with rejoining the workforce.
Man-Tra-Con Welcomes Employer Services Coordinator Abby Russell!
Abby will be reaching out to local companies and organizations to let them know about the many services offered at Man-Tra-Con for area businesses.
Work Experience helps Katie get paid while training and land full-time employment at Schirm USA, Inc.
Apprenticeship and Special Grants Coordinator Erica Travelstead reports on her customer. “Katie wanted to transition to manufacturing and thought a position with the Schirm plant in Benton, Illinois, presented the perfect opportunity.
WIOA training session held at Man-Tra-Con
Jim Potts from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) presented a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) training session at the Man-Tra-Con office in Marion, Illinois.
Save the Date! ROE 30 Career Fair, March 19th
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SIU Student Center. Ten participating high schools will have an opportunity to connect with professionals, employers, and companies!
Man-Tra-Con Welcomes New Career Specialists!
Man-Tra-Con is proud to welcome three new employees to our organization — Charley Mercier, Elizabeth Ferguson, and Madyson Senior.
Nataly gets paid while pursuing a nursing career through the Apprenticeship Program.
Nataly had been working at Shawnee Health as a professional medical interpreter when she first learned about the apprenticeship program. Nataly had always wanted to work toward a career in the medical field.