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.
Kevin had been “laid off” during the pandemic and needed assistance with rejoining the workforce.
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.
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.
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.
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 is proud to welcome three new employees to our organization — Charley Mercier, Elizabeth Ferguson, and Madyson Senior.
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.
Our very own apprenticeship participant, Zoe Pierce, was recently selected to be an Illinois Apprentice Ambassador by the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board and Apprenticeship Illinois Committee. Apprentice Ambassadors serve as champions for Apprenticeship programs by sharing their success stories and promoting Apprenticeships to career seekers and employers.
In March 2022, Marissa began her apprenticeship as a Medical Assistant at Shawnee Health. Before joining Shawnee Health, Marissa had been a part-time secretary at a local church. She heard about the Apprenticeship Program from her mom and “jumped at the opportunity.”