by Chris Oysti | Mar 12, 2026 | News
The Workforce Connection, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois and Rockford University Partner to Strengthen the RegionA strong community starts with opportunity — and a powerful new internship partnership between The Workforce Connection, Goodwill Industries of...
by Chris Oysti | Mar 12, 2026 | News
Noel is starting a 24 month contract as a traveling phlebotomist serving 13 counties. She is excited to start a new career at higher wages plus gas mileage to support her future and is very thankful for all the help from The Workforce Connection. Noel says, “I...
by Chris Oysti | Feb 10, 2026 | News
Public Comment Period Closed The Workforce Connection, Inc.Local Workforce Innovation Area 3 (LWIA3)2026 Modification to the 2024-2028 Regional and Local Plan Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Local Workforce Innovation Area (LWIA) Regional...
by Chris Oysti | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Style House Seven, a woman-owned salon in Rockford, is transforming how individuals begin their careers in cosmetology. Their apprenticeship program uses a structured, progressive wage model that allows apprentices to steadily increase their earnings as they develop...
by Chris Oysti | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Hear from our partipant, Elaine, who achieved her nursing career goals with the help of The Workforce Connection’s program… “Having The Workforce Connection help me get through school has been one of my biggest blessings. What being a nurse means to...
by Chris Oysti | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Chris enrolled in The Workforce Connection’s youth program Elevate in February 2025. Since then, he earned his GED through GoodGrads and attended the CEJA program. His goal is to become a Computer Information Systems Specialist. Chris used TWC funding to attend...
