The career fair was held on October 9th at the Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. Twenty high schools from Regional Office of Education #21 (ROE 21) and Regional Office of Education #30 (ROE 30) participated in the event. Over 1,000 high school students had an opportunity to speak with more than 80 local employers including representatives from healthcare, education, and manufacturing industries. Students were excited to meet with employers, learn about career opportunities, and try out various simulation displays present at the event. Photos shown at right highlight the event.

The ROE 21 Career Fair was sponsored by…

  • Regional Office of Education, #21 (ROE 21)
  • Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
  • Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
  • Man-Tra-Con Corporation
  • REDCO

Submit our Preliminary Interest Form to connect with a career specialist and learn more about Man-Tra-Con’s services for young adults.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd welcome students to the ManTraCon table.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd welcome students to the ManTraCon table.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd welcome students to the ManTraCon table.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd welcome students to the ManTraCon table.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd speak with students about Man-Tra-Con services.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd speak with students about Man-Tra-Con services.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd speak with students about Man-Tra-Con services.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern and Career Specialist Justin Dodd speak with students about Man-Tra-Con services.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern explains Man-Tra-Con services for young adults to students.

Youth Program Coordinator Jo Dene Kern explains Man-Tra-Con services for young adults to students.

Staff from ROE #21 welcome students to the Career Fair.

Staff from ROE #21 welcome students to the Career Fair.

Heather Clarida welcomes students to the IDES booth.

Heather Clarida welcomes students to the IDES booth.

Students were able to experience simulated training software at the IUOE Local #318 booth.

Students were able to experience simulated training software at the IUOE Local #318 booth.

John A. Logan College staff speak with students.

John A. Logan College staff speak with students.

Students were able to try out Virtual Reality (VR) equipment and software at the JALC booth.

Students were able to try out Virtual Reality (VR) equipment and software at the JALC booth.

Rebound talks to students about their GED Program.

Rebound talks to students about their GED Program.

Jackson County Ambulance Services demonstrates emergency procedures to students.

Jackson County Ambulance Services demonstrates emergency procedures to students.

Staff from Southern Illinois University speak with students at the career fair.

Staff from Southern Illinois University speak with students at the career fair.

Students learn about career opportunities at the AISIN booth.

Students learn about career opportunities at the AISIN booth.

Students learn about career opportunities at Penn Aluminum and Oak Hill Contractors.

Students learn about career opportunities at Penn Aluminum and Oak Hill Contractors.