by workforceconnectionadmin | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Success Stories
Kevin, unemployed at the time, enrolled in The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Youth program in August of 2024. Kevin would often ride along with a cousin, who was a CDL-driver, and found that he really enjoyed going and learning about it. He would often think to...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Success Stories
Before enrolling into The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Program, Skylar was working at what he felt was a dead-end job, and was looking for a well-paid career. He had heard about Elevate through Highland Community College. Skylar enrolled in Elevate in...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | News
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...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | News
TWC’s Workforce Program Manager, Berenice Jaquez, presented a webinar on “Registered Apprenticeships, Building a Talent Pipeline” and shared how they can benefit your business. Berenice explained how an apprenticeship works, the benefits to...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | News
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 workforceconnectionadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | News, Success Stories
After being dislocated from his job at Stellantis, Jonothan came to The Workforce Connection (TWC) upon learning that he qualified for the Trade Program (TAA). He explained that his prior experience in the automotive industry spurred in him a desire to explore the...
