by Chris Oysti | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Success Stories
Join us for an Employer Services Lunch and Learn in Belvidere, Illinois on January 15, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm at the Boone County Museum of History, 314 S. State Street, Belvidere. Reserve your spot by calling 779-256-2597. Share this:TweetMoreRedditLike this:Like...
by Chris Oysti | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Success Stories
United Facilities Inc, a leader in distribution and logistics, faced a challenge in filling key warehousing roles. The company needed workers with specialized skills in Operations for their brand-new location in Belvidere, Illinois. Enter The Workforce Connection and...
by Chris Oysti | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Success Stories
Kevin, unemployed at the time, enrolled in The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Youth program in August of 2024. Kevin would often ride along with a cousin, who was a CDL-driver, and found that he really enjoyed going and learning about it. He would often think to...
by Chris Oysti | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Success Stories
Before enrolling into The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Program, Skylar was working at what he felt was a dead-end job, and was looking for a well-paid career. He had heard about Elevate through Highland Community College. Skylar enrolled in Elevate in...
by Chris Oysti | Dec 12, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Business Outreach Specialist, Mark Spain, provided an overview of our Work Based Learning programs for employers at the Lincoln-Douglas Kiwanis Club. The presentation included information on the following programs: On-The-Job-Training, Work Experience, and Incumbent...
by Chris Oysti | Dec 12, 2024 | News, Success Stories
TWC’s Workforce Program Manager, Berenice Jaquez, presented a webinar on “Registered Apprenticeships, Building a Talent Pipeline” and shared how they can benefit your business. Berenice explained how an apprenticeship works, the benefits to...
