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...
by Chris Oysti | Dec 12, 2024 | News, Success Stories
At the City of Rockford’s City Council meeting on November 18th, Mayor McNamara presented the proclamation to The Workforce Connection’s President & CEO, Dr. Gina Caronna and our Workforce Program Manager, Berenice Jaquez. “We were so excited...