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.

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.

Cairo Port Jobs Are Coming Soon…

Cairo Port Jobs Are Coming Soon…

Join us later this year to learn more about the Cairo Port Project now under development, potential job opportunities, including pre-apprenticeship and job training programs to be available at no-cost to you.

Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2020 in Jefferson County

Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2020 in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC), in collaboration with Man-Tra-Con Corporation, celebrated Manufacturing Day on Thursday, October 28, 2020. Through a LIVE Zoom session shown on Facebook, viewers were able to attend virtual tours of five Jefferson...

JOIN US! Opioid Substance Misuse Conference

JOIN US! Opioid Substance Misuse Conference

Join us at the Opioid Substance Misuse Conference on July 18, 2019, at the Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. Everyone’s Issue is designed to bring multiple segments of the community/region to the table to begin working on a collaborative, coordinated solution to the Opioid/Substance Misuse issue in their area. Recognizing the unique challenges employers face, and the key role played by businesses of all sizes in a strategic community solution, the conference will be divided into two key areas of focus: economic development and medical/social services.

Workforce Investment Boards’ Role in Growing America’s Economy

This brief video developed by the National Association of Workforce Investment Boards (NAWB) explains the vital role that Workforce Investment Boards play in growing both our national and local economy. Credits: YouTube Video developed by the National Association of...