by workforceconnectionadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | Employer Success Stories, News, Success Stories
Style House Seven, a woman-owned salon in Rockford, is transforming how individuals begin their careers in cosmetology. Their apprenticeship program uses a structured, progressive wage model that allows apprentices to steadily increase their earnings as they develop...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | News, Success Stories
Hear from our partipant, Elaine, who achieved her nursing career goals with the help of The Workforce Connection’s program… “Having The Workforce Connection help me get through school has been one of my biggest blessings. What being a nurse means to...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Chris enrolled in The Workforce Connection’s youth program Elevate in February 2025. Since then, he earned his GED through GoodGrads and attended the CEJA program. His goal is to become a Computer Information Systems Specialist. Chris used TWC funding to attend...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News
Derek participated in The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Program and is a recent graduate of Harlem High School. He aspires to become an Advanced Auto Technician and completed his work experience at Tuffy Auto Repair. During the 14 weeks of the paid internship, he...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | News
Leandra joined The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Youth program to pursue her Certified Nursing Assistant license and completed her training through the Castor Health Institute in Freeport, IL. With the support and guidance of her instructors and TWC staff, she...
