
Fourth Annual Workforce Summit held at John A. Logan College on October 1, 2025.
The Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board and Man-Tra-Con Corporation would like thank everyone who attended the 2025 Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions.

DCEO Deputy Director Julio Rodriguez Visits Man-Tra-Con During Southern Illinois Workforce Development Tour.
Mr. Rodriguez talked about future clean energy workforce development plans for the region, answered questions, and offered advice to frontline staff on serving customers, especially those with difficult barriers to employment.

Save the Date! Fourth Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions — October 1, 2025
Featuring National Speakers and Local Employer Panel Discussions. Join us for our fourth workforce summit as we present information on current issues and facilitate discussions with local employers.

John A. Logan President & SIWDB Member Appointed to Statewide Leadership Role
We are proud to share exciting news about John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Proposals for One-Stop Operator
The Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board and the Chief Local Elected Officials of Local Workforce Area (LWA) #25 advise the public of a Request for Proposals for One-Stop Operator within the American Job Center Southern Illinois, located in Marion, Illinois.

SIWDB Chair Terance Henry Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Illinois State Treasurer.
Terance was nominated by Laborers Local 773 in honor of Black History Month for his lifelong contributions toward workforce development and labor.

Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board hosts annual meeting in Benton.
SIWDB and Greater Egypt honored local employers, customer successes, staff, and board members for their service to the community.

Man-Tra-Con Corporation participates in ROE 21 Career Fair at the Pavilion in Marion.
Twenty high schools from Regional Office of Education #21 (ROE 21) and Regional Office of Education #30 (ROE 30) participated in the event.

Third Annual Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions held at John A. Logan College on October 2, 2024.
Man-Tra-Con Corporation and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board would like thank everyone who attended the 2024 Workforce Summit: Employer-Driven Solutions.

DCEO Deputy Director Julio Rodriguez Visits Man-Tra-Con During Southern Illinois Workforce Development Tour
Man-Tra-Con Corporation was honored this week by a visit from Julio Rodriguez, Deputy Director, Office of Employment and Training, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).