by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Success at Belvidere and Freeport Job Fairs! The Workforce Connection held successful job fairs in Belvidere and Freeport in October, with many employers in attendance taking resumes and setting up interviews. We spoke with Weber Stephen Product’s...
by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Join The Workforce Connection on Tuesday November 19, 2024 from 9-10 am for our online Employer Discussion: How Apprenticeships can Benefit your Business Please join The Workforce Connection during National Apprenticeship Week to learn about how apprenticeships can...
by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Nizeah enrolled in the Elevate program with the goal of completing his high school education and a training program. As soon as Nizeah enrolled, he set out to accomplish his goals and earned his high school diploma. He then completed a Certified Nursing Assistant...
by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Jeffrey found out about the Employment and Training program through an Uber passenger of his. He had been a plumber for 20 years, but had sporadic work and reduction in force layoffs inspired him to try and find a more consistent job field and make himself more...
by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
The Workforce Connection’s participant, Kierson, was featured in the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) For Workers Program Annual Report. “The TAA for Workers Program provides benefits and services to workers who are adversely affected by foreign...
by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
The Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program Kickoff was a success at the UW-Health Sports Center in Rockford on Monday, October 28, 2024. The event was well attended by local and state officials, partners in the program, and...
