by Chris Oysti | Jun 17, 2026 | News, Success Stories
We had the pleasure of meeting Teba (pictured above on the left with Michelle Cassaro of the Chicago Rockford International Airport on the right), who shared her thoughts on her internship experience at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. She was kind enough...
by Chris Oysti | Jun 17, 2026 | News, Success Stories
We were honored to have Zaria speak at our Board meeting about her journey with The Workforce Connection, Awaken Foundation and Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, all who provided opportunities for her to learn, grow and succeed. We are very proud of Zaria for...
by Chris Oysti | Jun 17, 2026 | News, Success Stories
The Board recognized Karen Brown following her recent retirement from Highland Community College and conclusion of her service on the Board. Karen’s dedication, leadership, and commitment over more than two decades have left a lasting impact, and she was...
by Chris Oysti | Jun 17, 2026 | News, Success Stories
Through the Elevate Youth Program at The Workforce Connection, Jada was able to complete a Work Experience Internship at Athletico Physical Therapy, where she aspires to become a physical therapist. Jada will be attending Marquette University in the fall and is very...
by Chris Oysti | Jun 17, 2026 | News, Success Stories
Tristan is a participant in our Work Experience Program at The Workforce Connection. He has gained valuable, hands-on experience at Concentric. Tristan is shown with the display box he designed from scratch for a trade show. He built it using a mix of ordered and...
