How The Workforce Connection
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Data from Program Year 2019
Individuals Served
Employers Served
Dollars Spent
Workforce Services
COVID-19 UPDATE
Our American Job Centers are now available both virtually and in-person – appointments NOT required!
For virtual needs, please call 815-847-7574 or email info@theworkforceconnection.org

Career Seekers
Employment opportunities, hiring events, career coaching, employment training, and specific assistance for in and out of school youth.
Employers
Talent acquisition, on-the-job training, customized training, apprenticeships, work experience, upskilling talent.

Labor Market
Most recent unemployment and labor force information, including employment by industry, updated monthly.
News & Testimonials
What Are We Doing to Address Workplace Equity?
What Are We Doing to Address Workplace Equity? Initiatives and Updates from Dr. Lisa Bly-Jones, Executive Director of The Workforce Connection Board.
Request for Proposals: WIOA Youth Services in Stephenson County
The Workforce Connection (TWC), the region’s local workforce board, is seeking proposals for WIOA Youth Services in Stephenson County for the program year 2021.
Request for Proposals: WIOA One-Stop Operator and Title 1-B Career Services for Adult & Dislocated Workers
The Workforce Connection (TWC), the region’s local workforce board, is seeking proposals from organizations or a consortium of entities to provide One-Stop Operator Services and WIOA Title I Career Services for Adults and Dislocated Workers.
Participant Success Story: Savhanna
Savhanna victoriously attended and completed welding training at First Institute and received her AWS Welding certification. She is currently working full-time at Franklin Wire in Belvidere as a welder and is happy to have a great job and co-workers. Advice that Savhanna has for other youth is, “enroll into Elevate because it’s changed my life for the better. It is a great opportunity, the staff is so supportive. The only thing that is stopping you is you!”
Participant Success Story: Tomas
Tomas was able to enroll and work with his Career Planner to attend CDL training at no cost to him. He completed his training through 160 Driving Academy and passed his CDL test to obtain his CDL license. After earning his license, Tomas was hired full time at Rail Transport in Rockford as a driver.
Success Story: Rorie
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 looking for staff. Rorie interviewed and it turned out to be a perfect fit for both parties. Rorie stated that “This program is great and filled with amazing people! With this program, finding employment is a breeze!”
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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 this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. Contact the Equal Opportunity Officer at 815-395-6626. 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.