Workforce Services
Career Seekers
Employment opportunities, hiring events, career coaching, employment training, and specific assistance for in and out of school youth.
Employers
Talent acquisition, on-the-job training, customized training, apprenticeships, work experience, upskilling talent.
Labor Market
Most recent unemployment and labor force information, including employment by industry, updated monthly.
News & Testimonials
Mallory Finds a Partner in Success
Mallory shared insight on working with The Workforce Connection and how it helped her achieve academic success.
Regional Partners Advancing Apprenticeships in the Region
Check out this informative video to learn how regional leaders partner to advance apprenticeships in the Rockford Illinois region.
Developing Tomorrow’s First Responders
Rylee is pursuing her dreams with help from The Workforce Connection’s Elevate Youth Program.
Board Member Retirements
Two of our long-standing Board Members, Karen Brown and Len Carter, have retired from the Board. Read about their time on the Board and future plans here.
NAWB Conference Presentation 2026
The Workforce Connection (TWC) was proud to present at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) Forum in late March.
Teen and Young Adult Summer Jobs Program
Are you a teen or young adult looking for an entry-level or summer job?
The Workforce Connection Board
Your Region’s Workforce Board
Serving Boone, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois
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The Workforce Connection– an Illinois workNet Center and partner in the American Job Center network. This program is funded by The Workforce Connection, Inc., Il Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and the U.S. Department of Labor. The Workforce Connection is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on our website www.theworkforceconnection.org may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. This program is subject to the provisions of the “Jobs for Veteran’s Act” Public Law 107-288, which provides priority of services to veterans and spouses of certain veterans. To view additional information related to the U.S. Department of Labor funding of this program, please visit www.theworkforceconnection.org/USDOLstatement.
