Participant Success Stories
Participant Success Stories
Partner of the Month Award goes to Latrese Luton
The Workforce Connection's Latrese Luton was honored by the Rockford Family Peace Center with their Partner of the Month Award. "At the FPC, we are fortunate to work with amazing partners from the community that are dedicated to advocating for survivors. Many of the...
Former Customer appointed to RHA Board of Commissioners
We are so happy to congratulate our former customer and graduate, Keyana, for her appointment to the Rockford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Keyana brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to serving the Rockford community. She currently works...
Jazmine’s Success Story
Jazmine Flores successfully completed her On-The-Job Training (OJT) at Midwest Law Works where her career path is to become a Real Estate Legal Assistant. Jazmine states she is very grateful to The Workforce Connection's (TWC) Elevate Youth Program because she was...
Lonnie’s Success Story
Lonnie came in to TWC's Belvidere office and had this to say about his experience: "After earning my high school diploma through the GoodGrads Program, I took the necessary steps to achieve employment, with the help of The Workforce Connection a career center...
Hayden’s Success Story
Hayden stopped in at The Workforce Connection in Belvidere to obtain his GED. He tested out of every subject and was able to receive his diploma without having to take classes. The next step for Hayden was to find a job, but first he needed a quality resume to present...
Employer services Lunch and Learn in Belvidere Illinois
Join us for an Employer Services Lunch and Learn in Belvidere, Illinois on January 15, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm at the Boone County Museum of History, 314 S. State Street, Belvidere. Reserve your spot by calling 779-256-2597.
United Facilities On-The-Job Training Experience
Kevin, unemployed at the time, enrolled in The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Youth program in August of 2024.
Kevin’s Success Story
Kevin, unemployed at the time, enrolled in The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Youth program in August of 2024.
Skylar’s Success Story
Skylar enrolled in training with The Workforce Connection and successfully earned his Commercial Driver’s License in December.
Business Services Outreach at Lincoln-Douglas Kiwanis Club
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...
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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. Contact the local Equal Opportunity Officer, Chris Oysti, at 815-395-6676. 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.