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RFP Closed: Request for Proposals-Office Space Lease 2025
RFP Closed REQUEST for Proposals Office Space Lease The Workforce Connection (TWC) seeks to lease real property and requests Responses from responsible Respondents to meet its needs. This Request...
Tad More Tailoring-First Apprenticeship Grads
This fall, an innovative partnership came full circle. On September 30th, three apprentices graduated from a new industrial sewing apprenticeship, officially sponsored by Tad More Tailoring, the...
Launch Your Career in Clean Energy Video
See what clean energy job training can do for you! The people, places, programs, and pride wrapped up in this program can all be found in this short video. https://youtu.be/1VLd91J-rMw Want to know...
Fall Resource Fair 10-28-2025
This FREE event offers an opportunity to connect with over 20 community partners and organizations, and learn about the valuable services they provide to support our community. Explore local...
Annual Report Release Program Year 2024
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Theresa’s Success Story
Theresa felt honored to have an opportunity to participate in the Work Experience program through The Workforce Connection. She gained an expansive amount of knowledge about the resources available...
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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.