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Diana earned her GED and developed “work-ready” skills through WIOA funded Youth and Work Experience programs.

by Admin | Aug 8, 2024 | Success

Career Specialist Charley Mercier reports on his customer. “Diana enrolled in the Youth program in September 2023. She needed assistance with obtaining her GED, continuing her education, and eventually finding employment,” Charley says. 

Man-Tra-Con opens two new offices serving Perry and Jefferson County residents.

Man-Tra-Con opens two new offices serving Perry and Jefferson County residents.

by Admin | Jul 25, 2024 | News

Both offices are equipped with computers utilizing Internet access to help job seekers find employment and/or additional training. A career specialist will also be available to provide “one-on-one” assistance to those who meet eligibility requirements.

Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Justin Dodd to our team

Man-Tra-Con welcomes Career Specialist Justin Dodd to our team

by Admin | Jul 24, 2024 | News

​As a Career Specialist, he will serve Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.

Save the Date! WORKFORCE SUMMIT — October 2, 2024 — at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois

Save the Date! WORKFORCE SUMMIT — October 2, 2024 — at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois

by Admin | Jul 16, 2024 | Events, News

The 2022 Workforce Summit in Mt. Vernon was a huge success, with many positive reviews from local employers and participants. Join us as we continue the conversation… 

WIOA Youth program assistance helps Olivia get her GED and plan her future career path.

by Admin | Jul 8, 2024 | Success

Career Specialist Madyson Senior reports on her customer. “In April 2024, Olivia enrolled in the Youth Program at Man-Tra-Con. She needed assistance with completing her GED and attended GED classes at the John A. Logan Extension Center in West Frankfort, Illinois.

Josiah, a U.S. Army Veteran, finds full-time employment with WIOA assistance.

by Admin | Jul 8, 2024 | Success

Career Specialist Madyson Senior reports on her customer. “In March 2024, Josiah, a United States Army Veteran, needed help with job search and creating a resume when he applied for assistance at Man-Tra-Con. He had been searching for a job on his own for about 6 months without any success,” Madyson explains.

WIOA Youth program assistance helps a young mother work toward a career in nursing.

by Admin | Jul 8, 2024 | Success

Career Specialist Madyson Senior reports on her customer. “In April 2024, Dakota enrolled in Man-Tra-Con’s Youth Program. She needed assistance with completing her GED and was eligible for financial incentives for passing GED exams as well as a transportation allowance. She earned her GED in less than one month,” Madyson exclaims!

Work Experience Program helps Jemma learn marketable skills as she works toward her career goals.

by Admin | Jun 13, 2024 | Success

Career Specialist Madyson Senior reports on her customer. “In September 2023, Jemma began receiving Man-Tra-Con services as a youth customer through Workforce Investment & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Supplemental Grant funding. She was also enrolled at ECHO Alternative School to earn her high school diploma.”

Man-Tra-Con welcomes new career specialists — Teresa Odom and Blaine Shubert.

Man-Tra-Con welcomes new career specialists — Teresa Odom and Blaine Shubert.

by Admin | Jun 11, 2024 | News

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.

by Admin | Apr 17, 2024 | Success

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.”

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