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.
Ready to get your GED for FREE?
We can help! You may be eligible to receive federal grant assistance to help you get a GED, laptop, Internet access, and other financial incentives as you succeed.
Attention Illinois Small Business Owners! $250 Million now available through State of Illinois Back2Business Grant Program
With a fast and easy application process, trackable in real-time, B2B grants of $5K-$150K can cover operational losses, staff and more to get you back to business in no time.
WIOA training assistance helps Aubree transition from high school “drop out” to Certified Nursing Assistant!
Career Specialist Jo Dene Kern reports on her customer. “Aubree came to Man-Tra-Con for assistance in August 2020. After dropping out of high school, she had been working full-time as a waitress for a pizza restaurant. She had also been working as a volunteer for the GED Literacy Program at JALC, tutoring students. Aubree was enrolled in the GED program at John A. Logan College (JALC), but needed assistance with reaching her dream career goal—employment in healthcare,” Jo Dene explains.
Job Fair for Marion Penitentiary
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 — 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Hosted by Man-Tra-Con Corporation at the American Job Center in Marion. Meet the employer, learn about current positions, how to apply, and more!
Truck Driver Training helps Johnnie get his dream job at Coca-Cola.
Career Specialist Shaun Drue reports on her customer. “When I first met with Johnnie in January 2021, he had been “laid off” from M-Class Mining, LLC, for more than a year. Johnnie had been working on a plan to support himself and his daughter, but was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, which slowed his progress. He came to Man-Tra-Con seeking truck driver training assistance, with a goal to eventually work for Coca Cola Bottling Company,” Shaun explains.
Illinois workNet, Man-Tra-Con Corporation, and IDES are hosting a Virtual Job Fair for ALL job seekers!
Join Illinois workNet, Man-Tra-Con, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security as we host a multi-employer Virtual Job Fair featuring hiring employers in Williamson and Franklin Counties!
Looking for a win-win? Upskill your workforce and gain a competitive advantage with Supply Chain Management Training.
Supply chain intelligence is now more crucial than ever. The Illinois Office of Employment and Training, Man-Tra-Con Corporation, and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) are here to help boost your team’s foundational supply chain knowledge, which benefits your individual team members and your company’s bottom line.
WIOA funded training helps Caroline find a great job at Good Samaritan in Mt Vernon.
Career Specialist Amy Blocker reports on her customer. “In November 2018, Caroline came to us as a single mother of 2 children. She did not have the skills to obtain a self-sufficient job, she needed training to obtain full-time employment. Caroline was WIOA eligible for training assistance to attend the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Certification Program at John A. Logan College (JALC). WIOA funds helped Caroline pay for tuition, books, supplies, child care costs, plus provided reimbursement for her mileage, traveling to and from classes,” Amy explains.
WIOA services helps Faith find employment and work toward her degree in Cosmetology.
Career Specialist Jo Dene Kern reports on her customer. “When I met Faith in September 2020, I learned that she had dropped out of high school during her sophomore year because of a learning disability. Faith had very little work experience. She had been employed for 10 hours per week at a dog breeding facility, working for less than minimum wage,” Jo Dene explains.