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News & Testimonials
Kim’s Success Story
With help from The Workforce Connection, Kim completed her work and graduated from Rasmussen University with her Nursing Degree. Kim is now working at Swedish American/UW Health System and we...
Deon’s Success Story
Deon came to The Workforce Connection to get into an apprenticeship and a trade that challenged him.
Success at The Workforce Connection’s October Job Fairs
Success at Belvidere and Freeport Job Fairs! The Workforce Connection held successful job fairs in Belvidere and Freeport in October, with many employers in attendance taking resumes and setting up...
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is November 17-23, 2024
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...
Nizeah’s Success Story
Nizeah enrolled in the Elevate program with the goal of completing his high school education and a training program. As soon as Nizeah enrolled, he set out to accomplish his goals and earned his...
Jeffrey’s Success Story
Jeffrey found out about the Employment and Training program through an Uber passenger of his. He had been a plumber for 20 years, but had sporadic work and reduction in force layoffs inspired him to...
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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 theworkforceconnection.org may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. 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 theworkforceconnection.org/USDOLstatement.