Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board would like thank everyone who attended the 2025 Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions.
In August 2025, Robin began her employment at Man-Tra-Con as a Career Specialist serving Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.
He began his employment at Man-Tra-Con in August 2025, as a Career Specialist. Darien serves Youth customers who are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded programs.
Logan’s plan was to work in an office setting to gain customer service experience for his resume. He enrolled in our Work Experience Program (WEP) and began working as a Resource Room Assistant at the American Job Center in Marion while attending high school.
Shauntae came to Man-Tra-Con determined to enhance her job search skills. Having faced unemployment and various life challenges, she recognized the need for a fresh start.
Traci’s journey through the WIOA program is a powerful story of resilience, determination, and transformation.
Jamonta had been an apprentice in an On-the-Job Training program (OJT) at Crisp Container Corporation since last summer. The program helped pay for a portion of his wages as Jamonta trained to be a CDL driver at Crisp Container.
Over 40 people attended the roundtable event including representatives from Construction, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, Mining, and Social Services organizations.
Reba began her employment at Man-Tra-Con in 2005 as a Career Specialist, serving Youth, Adult & Dislocated workers seeking employment and/or training assistance.
Mr. Rodriguez talked about future clean energy workforce development plans for the region, answered questions, and offered advice to frontline staff on serving customers, especially those with difficult barriers to employment.