Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.
NOVEMBER 16th & 17th — 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ON-SITE, IN-PERSON TRAINING at the Muni — West Building, 200 Potomac Blvd. in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
After being “laid-off” from his job as a Forklift Driver, Dustin completes CDL training at Rend Lake College and finds a new career.
Career Specialist Dana Marlow reports on her customer. “Dustin was 33 years old, married, and a father of 2 children when he first came to Man-Tra-Con for job search assistance in November 2020. He had been unemployed for one year after being “laid-off” from his job at Nasco in Nashville, Illinois, where he worked as a forklift driver,” Dana explains.
Celebrating the Manufacturing Industry in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC), in collaboration with Man-Tra-Con Corporation, celebrated Manufacturing Day on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Work Experience Program helps David get training and experience while pursuing his IT career.
Career Specialist Jorrell Bonner reports on his customer, “David and his family recently moved from Canada to Ashley, Illinois, to run a farm. Since he was homeschooled in another country, his education was not recognized by the United States. David still needed a high school diploma, and was able to start and complete his GED online through Rend Lake College at no cost. He even received financial incentives from Man-Tra-Con every time he went to class or passed an exam,” Jorrell explains.
We have moved to a NEW Location!
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the American Job Center Southern Illinois are now located near the Oasis Mall in Marion, across from Target, between W Outer Drive and Osage Drive on Civic Circle Boulevard.
Ready to get your GED for FREE?
We can help! You may be eligible to receive federal grant assistance to help you get a GED, laptop, Internet access, and other financial incentives as you succeed.
Attention Illinois Small Business Owners! $250 Million now available through State of Illinois Back2Business Grant Program
With a fast and easy application process, trackable in real-time, B2B grants of $5K-$150K can cover operational losses, staff and more to get you back to business in no time.
WIOA training assistance helps Aubree transition from high school “drop out” to Certified Nursing Assistant!
Career Specialist Jo Dene Kern reports on her customer. “Aubree came to Man-Tra-Con for assistance in August 2020. After dropping out of high school, she had been working full-time as a waitress for a pizza restaurant. She had also been working as a volunteer for the GED Literacy Program at JALC, tutoring students. Aubree was enrolled in the GED program at John A. Logan College (JALC), but needed assistance with reaching her dream career goal—employment in healthcare,” Jo Dene explains.
Job Fair for Marion Penitentiary
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 — 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Hosted by Man-Tra-Con Corporation at the American Job Center in Marion. Meet the employer, learn about current positions, how to apply, and more!
Truck Driver Training helps Johnnie get his dream job at Coca-Cola.
Career Specialist Shaun Drue reports on her customer. “When I first met with Johnnie in January 2021, he had been “laid off” from M-Class Mining, LLC, for more than a year. Johnnie had been working on a plan to support himself and his daughter, but was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, which slowed his progress. He came to Man-Tra-Con seeking truck driver training assistance, with a goal to eventually work for Coca Cola Bottling Company,” Shaun explains.