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Job Fair March 20, 2025
Job Seekers: Are you looking for a new career? Are you trying to decide which industry fits you best? This event is for you! This event will offer the following:• An opportunity to meet with up to...
Deanna’s Success Story
After working for an educational institution for 17 years, Deanna was laid off from her position. Although she held a bachelor’s degree, she lacked the specific skills needed to advance in her...
Request for Proposals: One-Stop Operator & Title 1-B Career Services for Adults, Dislocated Workers, and TRADE July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) IS NOW CLOSED 4/7/25 For One-Stop Operator & Title I-B Career Services for Adults, Dislocated Workers, and TradeJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026The Workforce...
Manufacturing Day
Learn about skills and training needed for entry-level to management-level positions within Manufacturing. You will also get an exclusive VIP tour of these facilities:Youngberg IndustriesRock Valley...
Partner of the Month Award goes to Latrese Luton
The Workforce Connection's Latrese Luton was honored by the Rockford Family Peace Center with their Partner of the Month Award. "At the FPC, we are fortunate to work with amazing partners from the...
Former Customer appointed to RHA Board of Commissioners
We are so happy to congratulate our former customer and graduate, Keyana, for her appointment to the Rockford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Keyana brings a wealth of experience and a...
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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.