by Chris Oysti | Dec 12, 2024 | News, Success Stories
At the City of Rockford’s City Council meeting on November 18th, Mayor McNamara presented the proclamation to The Workforce Connection’s President & CEO, Dr. Gina Caronna and our Workforce Program Manager, Berenice Jaquez. “We were so excited...
by Chris Oysti | Dec 12, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Deon came to The Workforce Connection to get into an apprenticeship and a trade that challenged him. Deon had previously managed gas stations and done some construction, but he was looking for something different. He got connected with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local...
by Chris Oysti | Nov 7, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Join The Workforce Connection on Tuesday November 19, 2024 from 9-10 am for our online Employer Discussion: How Apprenticeships can Benefit your Business Please join The Workforce Connection during National Apprenticeship Week to learn about how apprenticeships can...
by Chris Oysti | Sep 13, 2024 | News
The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB), and the IWIB Apprenticeship Committee, is hosting multiple online employer-focused events this fall. Key Discussion Topics will be: Sourcing Qualified Candidates Training and Upskilling Retention Strategies Partnerships...
by Chris Oysti | Mar 20, 2024 | News, Success Stories
The Workforce Connection was proud to have Sarene Alsharif as our guest speaker at our March 19, 2024 Board and Chief Elected Officials meeting. As the co-founder and CEO of Tad More Tailoring and the new Tad More Sustainability Institute, Sarene is creating jobs and...
