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Youth Success -Pharmacy Technician Internship Program
More good news about the pharmacy technician internship program we told you about in the Innovative Partnerships section above...click the photo below to view the 23 WIFR video coverage. A...
Success Story – Suzie
Suzie recently graduated with honors from Rock Valley College's Respiratory Care program (AAS). She quickly received a job offer and is set to begin at Rush University Medical Center as a...
Success Story – Adelbert
Adelbert recently completed a paid work experience with Winnebago County Housing Authority, where he helped run the cafeteria program and worked the food pantry monthly. After his work experience...
Success Story – Jessica
Jessica enrolled in the Elevate program in May of 2022. Jessica was a stay-at-home mother looking for employment and she expressed that she couldn’t seem to get a job, saying “I didn’t have my GED...
New Apprenticeship Tad More Tailoring
June 5, 2024 - A press conference was held for the official signing of a new apprenticeship in Rockford, Illinois at Tad More Tailoring and Alterations. As a result of the extensive collaborative...
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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.