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Apprenticeship Program helps Lizbeth find the right path for a career in healthcare.
Lizbeth knew that she wanted a career in healthcare, but was trying to find the right path. She decided to go with the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant AP program at Shawnee Health and enrolled in September 2024.
Kimberly transitions from “stay-at-home” mom to Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Kimberly was a stay-at-home mom with three children when she learned about the apprenticeship program. “It looked like a great opportunity… so I was very excited to start this journey,” Kimberly says.
Apprenticeship program helps Silvia work toward a new career.
Silvia had been working as an online shopper at Wal-Mart for over 4 years when she learned about the apprenticeship program. While studying in the program, she was able to get hands-on practice working alongside experienced medical professionals at Shawnee Health.
Steven trains for a career as a CDL driver with WIOA grant funded assistance.
Steven came to Man-Tra-Con seeking CDL training assistance. Through WIOA grant funding, he was eligible to receive financial assistance for tuition, transportation costs, and other expenses related to his CDL training.
After a layoff, Nathan transitions to a good-paying career with WIOA assistance.
Nathan had been laid off from Camping World when he came to Man-Tra-Con for assistance. He had suffered a major loss of income, and wanted to transition to a good-paying career
WIOA assistance helps Fallon get her GED, then continue her education at SIUC.
Fallon visited Man-Tra-Con seeking tuition assistance to earn her GED. As an out-of-school youth and basic skills deficient in math, she was eligible for WIOA training assistance,
Spencer earns his GED and finds full-time employment through WIOA training assistance.
Spencer needed assistance with getting his GED. He was determined to earn his GED as soon as possible to find a good-paying job.
Man-Tra-Con presents Joseph with a Department of Labor certificate for completing his CDL apprenticeship training program
Joseph had been an apprentice in an On-the-Job Training program (OJT) at Crisp Container Corporation since last year. The Apprenticeship Illinois program helped pay for a portion of his wages as he trained to be a CDL driver at Crisp Container.
Work Experience Program helps Logan develop a career path in customer service.
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.
JTED and Work Experience Programs help Shauntae find a full-time job to support her family.
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.
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