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Teen and Young Adult Summer Jobs Program
Are you a teen or young adult looking for an entry-level or summer job?
Partnership Builds Local Talent Through Paid Internships
A strong community starts with opportunity — read about a powerful new internship partnership in our region.
Training Leads Noel to a Higher-Wage Career
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...
Public Comment Period Closed: 2024-2028 Regional and Local Plan 2026 Modification
Regional and Local Plan Modification is available for public comment.
Earning and Learning: Cosmetology Training that Pays
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...
Elaine’s Path to a Nursing Career
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...
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Serving Boone, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois
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The Workforce Connection– an Illinois workNet Center and partner in the American Job Center network. This program is funded by The Workforce Connection, Inc., Il Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and the U.S. Department of Labor. The Workforce Connection is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on our website www.theworkforceconnection.org may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. This program is subject to the provisions of the “Jobs for Veteran’s Act” Public Law 107-288, which provides priority of services to veterans and spouses of certain veterans. To view additional information related to the U.S. Department of Labor funding of this program, please visit www.theworkforceconnection.org/USDOLstatement.