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Derek’s Success Story
Derek participated in The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Program and is a recent graduate of Harlem High School. He aspires to become an Advanced Auto Technician and completed his work experience at...
Leandra’s Success Story
Leandra joined The Workforce Connection's Elevate Youth program to pursue her Certified Nursing Assistant license and completed her training through the Castor Health Institute in Freeport, IL. With...
Hassan’s Success Story
Having recently located to the area, Hassan came to The Workforce Connection seeking local employment. Seeing great potential in Hassan, The Workforce Connection offered him a Work Experience...
Congratulations to our Illinois Workforce Partnership Business Leadership Award Winner
Please join us in congratulating this year's Illinois Workforce Partnership award winner, ONSITE Woodwork, for The Workforce Connection in the Business Leadership category. Click here to learn how...
Congratulations to our Illinois Workforce Partnership Individual Achievement Award Winner
Please join us in congratulating this year's Illinois Workforce Partnership award winner for The Workforce Connection in the Individual Achievement category. Click here to read Theresa's inspiring...
December Board Meeting Highlight
Thank you to Rockford Toolcraft for hosting our meeting and providing refreshments. Tom Busse and Anthony Busse of Rockford Toolcraft opened the meeting with a history of the company and insights...
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The Workforce Connection– an Illinois WorkNet Center and partner in the American Job Center network. This program is funded by The Workforce Connection, Inc., Il Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and the U.S. Department of Labor. The Workforce Connection is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on our website www.theworkforceconnection.org may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. Contact the local Equal Opportunity Officer, Chris Oysti, at 815-395-6676. This program is subject to the provisions of the “Jobs for Veteran’s Act” Public Law 107-288, which provides priority of services to veterans and spouses of certain veterans. To view additional information related to the U.S. Department of Labor funding of this program, please visit www.theworkforceconnection.org/USDOLstatement.