Participant Success Stories
Participant Success Stories
ICCTA Award to Bourn & Koch and Rock Valley College
Congratulations to Bourn & Koch and Rock Valley College, the 2024 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) award recipients in the Business/Industry Partnership Award category. This award recognizes Illinois businesses that have built successful...
Success Story – Suzie
Suzie recently graduated with honors from Rock Valley College's Respiratory Care program (AAS). She quickly received a job offer and is set to begin at Rush University Medical Center as a license-pending Respiratory Therapist. Suzie utilized the WIOA program through...
Success Story – Adelbert
Adelbert recently completed a paid work experience with Winnebago County Housing Authority, where he helped run the cafeteria program and worked the food pantry monthly. After his work experience ended, he continued to volunteer because he enjoys the work. He has now...
Success Story – Jessica
Jessica enrolled in the Elevate program in May of 2022. Jessica was a stay-at-home mother looking for employment and she expressed that she couldn’t seem to get a job, saying “I didn’t have my GED and had no experience.” So, she looked online for help finding agencies...
July 25 2024 Job Fair Rockford IL
Looking for a new career? Trying to decide which industry fits you best? This event is for you! Join us on Thursday July 25th from 1-5 pm at the UW Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61104. This event will offer:An opportunity to meet with up to 30...
Pharmacy Technician internships
Harlem high school students started training in a brand new Pharmacy Technician program yesterday in conjunction with UW Health and The Workforce Connection. These students are getting classroom and clinical hours to prepare them for their senior year internships as a...
New Apprenticeship Tad More Tailoring
June 5, 2024 - A press conference was held for the official signing of a new apprenticeship in Rockford, Illinois at Tad More Tailoring and Alterations. As a result of the extensive collaborative efforts between Tad More Tailoring and Alterations, The Workforce...
Career Exploration Day Education Related Jobs
Learn about careers within Education from teaching to coaching to administration positions…and everything in between!On this Career Exploration Day, we will learn about jobs in Early Childhood Development and Post-Secondary Education. Click here to view the flyer and...
Aerospace Career Exploration Day
Learn about skills and training needed for entry-level to management-level positions within the Aerospace industry. You will also take a VIP tour of the facilities. Participating Companies:- Rock Valley College Aviation Career Education Center- AAR- Collins Aerospace...
Success Story – Halle
Halle recently completed her paid Internship Work Experience at Keller Williams Reality with the Fidelity Real Estate Group. Halle is a Senior at Harlem High School and will be graduating in June 2024. Halle received the opportunity to enroll in The Workforce...
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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 815-395-6638. 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
