It’s 10:32 a.m. You’re staring at your inbox again. No reply from the three applications you sent yesterday. A small sigh escapes before the thought hits: “Maybe it’s me.” The emotional rollercoaster of job searching is real. Sound familiar? Job searching can feel like an endless emotional loop—hope, silence, rejection, repeat. But beneath the spreadsheets […]
FREE Basic Digital Literacy Class
Help Someone You Love Get Online You may move through the digital world without thinking about it. You scroll on your phone, send emails, fill out online forms, and look up answers in seconds. But someone you love may not feel that way at all. They might avoid computers. They might be afraid of “breaking […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Pre-Trained Candidates: Rock Island’s Hidden Talent Pipeline
What is the hidden talent pipeline? In Rock Island and throughout Illinois, there’s a talent pipeline quietly growing beneath the surface. Made up of job seekers who are not just willing, but already being prepared for work. These are pre-trained candidates. People who, through programs like WIOA, are developing the skills businesses ask for. It’s […]
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Kewanee, IL
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Kewanee, IL SNAP work requirements are changing, and support is available. Join us for a community resource event designed to help SNAP recipients stay informed, connect with employers, and explore local opportunities that meet new program guidelines. This event brings together hiring employers, volunteer organizations, and training providers—all in one […]
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Moline, IL
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Moline, IL SNAP requirements are changing, and support is available to help you stay on track. Join us for a community event connecting SNAP recipients with employers, training programs, and volunteer opportunities that can help meet new work/volunteer guidelines. What you’ll find at the event:• Employers currently hiring• Volunteer and […]
December Resume Workshops!
Build Your Brand. Refine Your Resume. Craft Your Career. Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT)Career Workshops That Get Results! The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to help meet their employment goals. […]
Snap Recipient Resource Event – Carl Sandburg College
Snap Recipient Resource Event – Don’t Risk Losing Your SNAP Benefits The Illinois Department of Employment Security is hosting a special resource event to help SNAP recipients stay informed and connected. This is a chance to meet employers, explore volunteer and community service options, and learn about training programs that may help you meet new […]
Fall 2025 Awards & Graduation Ceremony
Mercer County Youth Program Fall 2025 Graduation A special milestone is just around the corner for the young people participating in the AJC Mercer County Youth Program. On December 17, 2025, families, mentors, and community partners will gather at the Mercer County Family YMCA to recognize the dedication, growth, and drive shown by this year’s […]
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes for Thursday August 27th, 2025
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDOF ROCK ISLAND, HENRY AND MERCER COUNTIES,NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION Board Meeting Minutes 8:30 a. m. – 9:30 a. m., Thursday, August 27, 2025 In-Person Present: Chris Gosney, Meg Pfoutz, Teresa Cherry, Al Zwilling Lori Warren, Amy Fort, Tim Foster, Russell Henley, Jenny Miller, Richard Nagle, Alexander Richie Call to Order: Meeting was called […]
CAREER COMPASS – Standing Out with Transferable Job Skills | AJC Career Mapping
The Quiet Strength You Already Carry In a sea of applicants, the person who tells the clearest story wins. And often, that story isn’t about what you did but how you did it. That’s where transferable job skills come in—the skills you carry across contexts, not bound to one job title or industry. These are […]