Executive Report for the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board

Program Year 2014 (JuLY 1, 2014 – JuNe 30, 2015)

Man-Tra-Con Corporation serves businesses and residents of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry and Williamson Counties. We support the economic health of southern Illinois by providing services designed to build a quality workforce. We devote special effort to identifying the needs of local employers so that we can provide quality workers. With guidance from our Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEO) and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board (SIWDB), we work to improve the workforce preparation and quality of life for all the customers we serve.

Enclosed you will find the facts and figures surrounding our collaborative work in serving our local workforce area. Thanks to all our partners who care enough to give of their time and talent to craft a strong workforce for southern Illinois.

Adult – Entered Employment Rate 74.00% 78.19% EXCEED Adult – Employment Retention Rate 87.00% 86.86% MEET Adult – Average Earnings Rate* $12,000.00 $11,930.83* MEET Dislocated Worker – Entered Employment Rate 84.00% 86.67% EXCEEDDislocated Worker – Employment Retention Rate 91.00% 91.49% EXCEEDDislocated Worker – Average Earnings Rate* $14,000.00 $14,563.42* EXCEED Youth – Attain Degree or Certification 69.00% 82.86% EXCEED Youth – Placed in Employment/Education 64.00% 77.32% EXCEED Youth – Literacy and Numeracy Gains 70.00% 64.71% MEET

* NOTE: Average wage outcome is for 2 quarters, or 6 months, not annualized and is based on a 35-hour work week.

PerformaNce measuremeNT NegoT iaTeD goaL acTuaL ouTcome sTaTus

Disab iL i TY emPLoYmeNT iN iT iaT ive (JuLY 1, 2014–JuNe 30, 2015)

Customers served through Illinois workNet Center ............. 122 Customers enrolled to receive WIA Services ........................ 46

DEI Enrolled Registrant OutcomesCustomers enrolled in Core Services ................................. 41Customers enrolled in Intensive Services ........................... 38Customers enrolled in Training Services ............................. 13Customers earning an industry Recognized Credential ...........3Customers co-enrolled with workNet Partners ..................... 16

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b r e a K D o W N o f W a g e s e a r N e D aT 6 - m o N T h s *sPec iaL graNTs : De i

$20.00 & Over per/hr

$15.00 to $19.99 per/hr

$10.01 to $14.99 per/hr

$8.26 to $10.00 per/hr

Minimum Wage & Less

n Adult (145) n DW (82)

Customer Services Report for PY 2014884 TOTAL CUSTOMERS WERE SERVED...

165 Youth received services to attain a high school diploma or GED, find employment, and/or begin post-secondary education. 719 Total Adult & Dislocated Workers received job search and/or training

services, and 308 found employment. AVERAGE WAGES: Adult, $13.11 per hour; DW, $16.00 per hour

Disability Employment Initiative

The DEI initiative represents Round 4 of a LWIA 25 planning grant to increase outreach and services to individuals (aged 18-64) with disabilities — helping them achieve career, training and employment goals. Our goal is to implement strategic approaches for exemplary employment services to individuals with disabilities in the public workforce system that include:

• Employment Services • Training • Financial Counseling and Assistance • Support Services • Support Partnerships — Collaboration and service coordination across multiple workforce services and disability systems.

*Earned $2,924,170.88 in total wages over a 6-month period.

PY 2014 DemograPh ics: YouTh

Total Registered ......................165Male ...................................... 55%Female ................................... 45%In-School ................................ 35%Out-of-School .......................... 65% Race White ..................................... 83% Black ...................................... 16% Other (Includes “Prefer not to answer”) ....................... 1%

Age16-18 ..................................... 64%19-21 ..................................... 36%

BarriersBasic Skills Deficient ............... 62% Behind a grade level .................. 6% Disabled ................................... 6% Felony or Misdemeanor .............. 7% Homeless ................................. 3% Parenting/Pregnant ................. 16%Math < 9th ............................. 37% Reading < 9th ......................... 29%

PY 2014 DemograPh ics: aDuLT

Total Registered .....................393Male .......................................39% Female ....................................61% Felony or Misdemeanor ............ 19% Homeless ..................................1%Disabled ....................................6%Veteran ......................................6%Determined Low Income ...........61% Received Intensive Services ......51%Received Training .....................33% Race White ......................................84% Black .......................................12% Other (Includes “Prefer not to answer”) ........................4% Education LevelDropout .....................................5% HS Grad ..................................18% Post HS Attendee .....................37% College Grad ............................26%

Adult Success: Britany Jearlds

Youth Success: Bradley Rose

“Man-Tra-Con has been working with me since I became unemployed over a year and a half ago. While working with Man-Tra-Con, I completed the Qualities of a World-Class Workforce and received certification. I have learned how to build a better resume and search for skills and strengths within myself that I didn’t know that I had.”

“While job searching, I was discouraged by the fact that I was receiving phone calls for job interviews but not getting “call-backs” to accept a job. My family helped me realize that how I was responding to questions that were asked during the interviews was hindering me from getting a job. I turned to Man-Tra-Con to guide me through a few mock interviews and had my sister to coach me at home. What happened next was that I landed a job that was perfect for me.”

“I was encouraged by Devin [Stacey] at Man-Tra-Con to attend the Call Center Training & Customer Service Training. I was amazed at how many skills that I needed to brush up on and how many basic skills that I still needed to learn. I appreciate the time that was invested in me by Man-Tra-Con and Devin and how it lead to the success of me receiving a job.” n

Unemployed since June 2012, Bradley, 21, had been trying to find a job for several months with no success. Bradley had been living with his mom, who was also unemployed, and working at odd jobs for cash when he visited Man-Tra-Con for job search assistance through the WIA Youth Empowerment Services program.

Bradley submitted job applications at several area manufacturing companies and enrolled with temporary staffing agencies while searching for permanent employment. He began a job at Continental Tire but was terminated during his probationary period after being late for work one morning when his car would not start.

Discouraged and depressed, he turned to Career Specialist JoDene Kern for advice. She encouraged him to keep trying and also to consider training during his job search. He attended several local Job Fairs and learned about the Welding program offered by John A. Logan College (JALC) in Carterville, Illinois. “Bradley always dreamed of continued education in Welding, but never thought it would be likely considering his family’s finances, even with financial aid. He needed skills and continued education to be hired on a full time basis,” Career Specialist JoDene explained.

With assistance from JoDene, Bradley enrolled in the Welding program at JALC. In December 2014, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology. Bradley was immediately hired at Wallace Systems Electric in West Frankfort, Illinois, where his job duties include welding and fabricating. n

Dislocated Worker Success: Jennifer Batka

Jennifer Batka relocated to southern Illinois to fulfill her husband’s dream — a dream that unfortunately left her without employment. She visited Man-Tra-Con in December 2014, seeking assistance with finding a new career path. Jennifer needed help with creating a resume, polishing her interview skills and understanding the job market.

Man-Tra-Con Career Specialist Reba Utley was happy to help: “Jennifer listened very carefully and completed everything I asked her to do. Although she had accepted a position from a temporary staffing agency, Jennifer continued to search for employment elsewhere. I submitted her resume to the Man-Tra-Con Business Services Team for an accounts/receivable position with Special Mines Services in West Frankfort. Jennifer interviewed twice: first with the owner and next with a group of her peers,” Reba said.

A short time later, Jennifer was offered the job at a wage of $14.50 per hour. Jennifer really appreciates the help she received. “I want to say thank you very much to Reba and the staff at Man-Tra-Con! The support, guidance and dedication you provided were tremendously helpful, and, with some patience, I have found a position I really like that is a good fit for me!” n

Trade Success: Joann RobersonJoann Roberson had been earning $18.84 per hour when she was laid off from Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) in January 2012. With only a GED and short work history, Joann knew she needed to return to school to be able to find new employment at a similar wage.

Joann decided to pursue a career in Nursing and began the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at Rend Lake College. While completing the CNA program, she discovered that she was eligible for trade funding assistance to complete her education. Joann continued working toward her goal by first completing the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program and then the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Rend Lake College. In May 2015, she graduated from Rend Lake College with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Joann passed her licensing exams in June 2015, and became a Registered Nurse while working as an LPN at Frankfort Healthcare. On September 8, 2015, she began new employment as an RN at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon earning $20.00 per hour.

“Joann is very excited to be working at a hospital, as this was her ultimate goal throughout her training. Joann loves being a nurse. She is making more than she was making at BRP and loves the career she has chosen. This is now her career and not just a job for her,” Career Specialist Stephanie Robinson reports. n

PY 2014 DemograPh ics: TraDe TraiNiNg

Total Registered .....................127Male .......................................57% Female ....................................40% Felony or Misdemeanor ...............7% Homeless ..................................0% Disabled ....................................1% Veteran ......................................6% Race White ......................................54% Black .........................................3% Other (Includes “Prefer not to answer”) ......................43% Education LevelDropout .....................................4% HS Grad ..................................60% Post HS Attendee .....................13% College Grad ..............................7%

PY 2014 DemograPh ics: D i s LocaTeD WorKer

Total Registered .....................238Male .......................................49% Female ....................................51% Felony or Misdemeanor .............10% Homeless ..................................1% Disabled ....................................7% Veteran ....................................11% Received Intensive Services ......77%Received Training .....................32% Race White ......................................83% Black .........................................6% Other (Includes “Prefer not to answer”) ........................1% Education LevelDropout .....................................3% HS Grad ..................................37% Post HS Attendee .....................26% College Grad ............................21%

Business Services Report for PY 2014

67 Businesses served in PY 2014

• 4 SI Wireless Internet• A.C.H.S. Homemakers Service• Air Seal Insulation• Alpha Real Estate Management, Inc.• AM Facility Services• American Equipment and Machine, Inc.• Anytime Fitness• Auto Credit of Southern Illinois• Beasley Auto Body• Belt Tech Industrial• Bill’s Lawn Service• CAI Industries• Centerstone of Illinois• Chuck’s BBQ• City of Herrin• Crystal’s Catering & More, LLC• Devil’s Breath Chili Company• Distinctive Interiors, Inc.• Dr. Mindy Moore/Family Foot & Ankle Center of Southern Illinois, LLC• Electrical Detectives• Emerald Realty• Fenner Dunlop Americas• Gander Mountain• General Cable Corporation• Grand Service LLC• Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission (GERPD)• Herrin Chamber of Commerce• Herrin City Library• Herrin Park Board• Hyatt• Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU

• Illinois Central School Bus• Innovative Staff Solutions• J&J Services• Jackson County Ambulance Service• James L. Jobe• Jung Warehousing, Inc.• King’s Food Service• Kochan & Kochan• Liaison Technologies, Inc.• Magnum Steel Works, Inc.• McShannon Cleaning• Modern Office Connections, Inc.• Nave Truck and Auto Repair• NEI-HERRIN• Pepsi Mid-America• Pet Wellness Center• Rail Ready Railcar Repair Facility, Inc.• Rhythm Effects Dance Studio• Rides Mass Transit District

• Shawnee Health Service• Southern Illinois GI Specialists• Southern Illinois Law Center• Special Mine Services• Spinball Sports, LLC• Stellar SEO Marketing• Steve Smith Ag Repair• TCT Network• Temper Fabricators• The Cleaning Team, LLC• The Gathering Table, LLC• The Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter• The Sollami Company• Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Learning Center• UniQue Personnel Consultants• Walgreens Distribution Center• Wisper ISP, Inc.

The Business Services Team at Man-Tra-Con serves the communities of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry and Williamson counties in a variety of ways: We offer recruitment services to help local employers connect with qualified job applicants. Our representatives partner with local businesses to provide assistance with skills training, worker retention, and more. We also help employers make informed decisions by providing access to up-to-date labor/market statistics and other local demographic information. In addition, our Business Services representatives collaborate with economic development organizations to develop a skilled workforce pool for new and existing businesses. The following report shows service activity and statistics for Program Year 2014 (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015).

Breakdown of JoB Post ings Per CountY in PY 2014

n Williamson: 151

n Jefferson: 29

n Franklin: 13

n Perry: 8

n Jackson: 42

n Other: 79

TOTAL POSITIONS

POSTED: 322

toP 10 JoB Post ings BY industrY

1. Manufacturing/ Production/Laborer2. Social Services/ Community/Government3. Sales and Management/ Retail/Marketing4 Welding5. Transportation/ Logistics/Warehouse6. Medical/Healthcare/Nursing7. Maintenance – Mechanical/Custodial8. Administrative/Office Clerks9. Utilities/Energy/Mining/ Telecommunications10. Food Service/Hospitality/ Personal Services

oJt Business oJt oCCuPat ion

• Bio Fuels ..................................Machine Operator and Tender• Business Resource Group ..........Secretary• Family Foot and Ankle Center ....Medical Assistant• KRN Machine & Laser, Inc. .......Machinist Trainee• Magnum Steel Works ................Welding Supervisor and Parts Runner• Milano Metals .......................... Laborer• Rides Mass Transit ...................Bus Driver• Southern IL Law Center ............. Legal Secretary• Temper Fabricators ...................Coal Miners

on-the-JoB training (oJt) ContraCts exPended in PY 2014

Total Amount Expended: $25,109; Average Salary: $13.31 Average Contract Award Amount: $6,140.17

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EMAC, Inc. Awarded with IWT Formula Funds

Total Contract Award Amount: $5,244.40

Man-Tra-Con Corporation provided $5,244.40 in funding to train 10 employees to be certified as an IPC Application Specialist. This training was required for the employees to keep their job. The total training program cost was $7,244.40.

EMAC, Inc., located in Carbondale, Illinois, is a global leader in ARM based System on Module design and manufacturing. EMAC offers both OEM manufacturing and a comprehensive line of distributed COTS products that include x86 Single Board Computers, System on Module (SoM), Panel PCs, PC/104 modules, embedded servers, embedded operating systems, solid state drives, and custom carrier boards. EMAC’s OEM products are designed and manufactured in the USA.

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH)Awarded with State Rapid Response Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant

Total Contract Award amount: $99,325.00

Man-Tra-Con Corporation, in partnership with SIH, received this grant late in the program year to assist 65 currently employed workers in the SIH system. Serving three hospitals in the southern Illinois area, this project will avert layoffs by providing incumbent workers with CNA training to learn new skills required to retain their jobs. This project will also result in a wage increase for completers. In addition, this project will train three new CNA instructors which will allow for capacity building within the community college system for CNA training.

Southern Illinois Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system, is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of all of the people in the communities they serve. Over 3,000 employees, along with physicians and volunteers, work together to ensure that the health care needs of those they serve are met. SIH makes this a reality by treating patients in SIH facilities, offering services in rural clinics, collaborating with some of America’s best hospitals and improving communities through their charitable community benefits programs.