by Amanda Sink | Feb 24, 2021 | Success Stories
Do you remember the video we shared of Tiara M., an individual who came from the Rockford Rescue Mission interested in finding a career? You can find her video here. The Workforce Connection shaped a paid work experience opportunity for her through Kids Around the...
by Amanda Sink | Jan 20, 2021 | Success Stories
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is an environmental resource center to bring recyclable items to. Their mission is to improve our environment through education, public awareness and community involvement. This past fall, Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful...
by Amanda Sink | Jan 20, 2021 | Success Stories
Savhanna learned about the Elevate Program through friends. When she enrolled, her main goal was to obtain her GED. While attending GED classes, she also worked at The Workforce Connection’s Career Center through the Work Experience (WEX) Program. Savhanna says...
by Amanda Sink | Jan 14, 2021 | Success Stories
Tomas joined The Workforce Connection’s Youth Elevate Program in February 2020. He wanted to attend Truck Driver Training (CDL) and become a truck driver. Tomas was able to enroll and work with his Career Planner, Freddy, to attend CDL training at no cost to him. He...
by Amanda Sink | Sep 30, 2020 | Success Stories
Rorie came to The Workforce Connection looking for a truck-driving job and a local route, which can be tough to find! But The Workforce Connection had the right employer that was looking for staff. Rorie interviewed and it turned out to be a perfect fit for both...
by Amanda Sink | Sep 30, 2020 | Success Stories
The Workforce Connection is proud to work with Greenlink Energy Solutions, Inc. to rebuild our region’s workforce and give people a career pathway with solid, marketable skills. Eric was unemployed due to COVID-19, and now he is certified to install solar panels and...
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