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Kierson featured in the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program Annual Report
The Workforce Connection's participant, Kierson, was featured in the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) For Workers Program Annual Report. "The TAA for Workers Program provides benefits and...
CEJA Press Conference and Program Kickoff
The Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program Kickoff was a success at the UW-Health Sports Center in Rockford on Monday, October 28, 2024. The event was...
IWP Individual Achievement Award Recipient-Kierson Eiland
Kierson Eiland worked at Stellantis/FCA USA for almost 10 years and when the plant shut down, he attended a Rapid Response workshop and came to The Workforce Connection. He enrolled in the Trade...
IWP Business Leadership Award Goes to Ultrasonic Power Corporation (UPC)
Ultrasonic Power Corporation (UPC), located in Freeport, Illinois, is on the cutting edge of the Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner industry. Founded in 1972, UPC is a leading global ultrasonic cleaning...
Arianna’s Success Story
Arianna was in the process of getting her GED and was also looking for a work-based learning opportunity. Elevate was presenting at the Freeport Library and Arianna attended one of those...
ICCTA Award to Bourn & Koch and Rock Valley College
Congratulations to Bourn & Koch and Rock Valley College, the 2024 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) award recipients in the Business/Industry Partnership Award category....
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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.