You post the job. You cross your fingers. Days pass. The inbox stays quiet—or worse, it’s full of the wrong resumes. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In Rock Island and across the Quad Cities, hiring is tight and competition for talent is real. The local unemployment rate hovered around 5.0% in July 2025, […]
Navigating the 2025 Job Market After a Layoff
Finding Your Way in Today’s Job Market: A Guide for Laid-Off Workers Losing a job can feel like someone turned out the lights. One day you’re working hard, the next you’re packing up your desk. But here’s the thing: even though the job market has changed, it’s not all bad news. There are new doors […]
Rock Island IL Job Training Success Stories That Inspire
For countless individuals in the Quad Cities, the American Job Center has been a launchpad for new beginnings and a pathway to professional success. Our comprehensive training programs provide the skills, resources, and support needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. This gallery celebrates the hard work and dedication of our graduates, showcasing their […]
October Job Fair and Hiring Event at Moline Public Library
Looking for your next career move? The American Job Center is excited to share an upcoming opportunity you won’t want to miss. On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the Moline Public Library are teaming up to host a Job Fair / Career Fair that connects job seekers with top […]
CAREER COMPASS – Setting Your Bearings: Why Today’s Job Search Feels Different
Looking for a job today isn’t the same as it was even a few years ago. Back then, you might have walked into a business, filled out a paper application, and talked to a manager face-to-face. Now? Most applications go through AI resume scanners, competition is higher than ever, and sometimes you don’t even hear […]
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes for Thursday May 28th, 2025
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, HENRY AND MERCER COUNTIES, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION Draft Board Minutes 8:30 a. m. – 9:30 a. m., Thursday, May 28, 2025 In-Person Present: Barb Courville, Al Zwilling, Jenny Miller, Tim Foster, Teresa Cherry, Lori Warren, Mark Evans, Christine Caves, Russell Medley, Abigail Cox and Meg Pfoutz Call to Order: […]
Services Offered by American Job Center
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the American Job Center, the place where job seekers and businesses come together like a Tinder date that actually works out! Now, imagine this: you’re unemployed, you’ve got holes in your socks, your resume still lists MySpace as a skill—and suddenly, BAM! You walk into the American Job Center in […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – The Hidden Power Of American Job Center For Small Business
Imagine you’re juggling payroll, marketing, hiring—and your day already feels like a high-stakes mission. Then you hear there’s a powerful, no-cost resource for small businesses right here in Rock Island – and it’s not in your LinkedIn inbox. Most people think the American Job Center is only for job seekers. That’s the misconception we’re busting […]
WORKSHOP – Early Childhood Education and Scholarship Opportunities
Why Early Childhood Education Is Workforce Development When most people think of workforce services, they picture career training, tuition assistance, and small business hiring solutions. While these are essential, there’s a missing piece often overlooked: early care and education. Early childhood education isn’t just about preparing children for kindergarten—it’s about creating stability for families and […]
Meet the Workforce Development Board
Welcome to the official blog of the American Job Center serving Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties! To kick things off, we’re spotlighting a key partner in our mission: the Workforce Development Board. The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a team of local leaders, businesses, educators, and public officials who help guide job training, hiring […]