by workforceconnectionadmin | Apr 2, 2026 | News
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by workforceconnectionadmin | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Success Stories
The Workforce Connection, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois and Rockford University Partner to Strengthen the RegionA strong community starts with opportunity — and a powerful new internship partnership between The Workforce Connection, Goodwill Industries of...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Success Stories
Noel is starting a 24 month contract as a traveling phlebotomist serving 13 counties. She is excited to start a new career at higher wages plus gas mileage to support her future and is very thankful for all the help from The Workforce Connection. Noel says, “I...
by workforceconnectionadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | News
Public Comment Period Closed The Workforce Connection, Inc.Local Workforce Innovation Area 3 (LWIA3)2026 Modification to the 2024-2028 Regional and Local Plan Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Local Workforce Innovation Area (LWIA) Regional...
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...
