
Participant Success Stories
Participant Success Stories
Marcus’s Success Story
Meet Marcus and learn about his success with The Workforce Connection, who funded his training, and 160 Driving Academy.
Matthew’s Success Story
Learn more here about Matthew's Success with The Workforce Connection Elevate Program. Matthew's Success Story Matthew joined the Elevate Program and wanted to gain his High School Diploma and needed guidance. His Elevate Career Planner assisted him step by step on...
Phil’s Success Story
We are so excited that Phil got his new tools!
Congratulations to Dr. Gina Caronna, Executive Director of The Workforce Connection!
The Workforce Connection is proud to share that Dr. Gina Caronna is the recipient of Northern Illinois University’s “The Graduate School” Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Congratulations to Board Member Vanessa Hughes!
Congratulations to Board Member Vanessa Hughes!
Clara’s Elevate GoodGrads GED Success
Clara’s Success Story with Elevate GoodGrades GED program
Brian’s Work Experience Success Story
Brian recently participated in our Work Experience program where he did his training at Mo’s Coffee & Café. He said the program enabled him to gain full-time employment
How Our WEX Program Helps Youth Succeed in the Workforce
Through The Workforce Connection’s WEX program, Christopher learned the necessary skills and work ethic to successfully secure a career.
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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