News & Events

SAVE THE DATE! AECI SCHIRM USA Hiring Event — December 13, 2022
Man-Tra-Con Corporation is hosting a hiring event for AECI Schirm USA at the Benton Municipal Airport. Representatives from AECI Schirm will be present to answer questions and interview potential candidates.

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Kathy Lively, CEO at Man-Tra-Con Corporation, announces plans to retire by the end of the year.
September 1, 2022 (Marion, Illinois) — After more than 35 years serving Southern Illinois with compassionate leadership and a firm commitment toward education, workforce and economic development initiatives, Kathy Lively, CEO at Man-Tra-Con Corporation, has announced plans to retire by the end of the year.

Register Today! Workforce Summit — October 4, 2022 — Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Businesses are facing extreme challenges in recruiting and retaining workers. Join us in the discussion as local employers share best practices addressing important issues.

Man-Tra-Con, American Job Center SI, and Greater Egypt Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate our NEW location — Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 3117 Civic Circle Boulevard, (near the Oasis Mall across from Target) in Marion, Illinois.

Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.
NOVEMBER 16th & 17th — 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ON-SITE, IN-PERSON TRAINING at the Muni — West Building, 200 Potomac Blvd. in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Celebrating the Manufacturing Industry in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC), in collaboration with Man-Tra-Con Corporation, celebrated Manufacturing Day on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

We have moved to a NEW Location!
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the American Job Center Southern Illinois are now located near the Oasis Mall in Marion, across from Target, between W Outer Drive and Osage Drive on Civic Circle Boulevard.

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