Train Now Or Pay Later As fall moves on, many small business owners start asking the same question: do we keep trying to hire our way out of workforce problems, or do we build up the people we already have. That question matters even more at the end of the year, when time feels short, […]
October Newsletter – American Job Center – 2026
The October edition of The Momentum Newsletter highlights how the Quad Cities community is responding to the Tyson layoffs, including the recent Vibrant Arena job fair that connected more than 1,000 attendees with over 100 businesses and training resources. The newsletter also features the American Job Center’s expanded weekly job list, upcoming Business Lunch & […]
Your AJC Workforce Playbook
Running a small business in the tri county area is not simple. You are watching costs, trying to keep good people, and still finding time to grow. Some days it can feel like you are doing three jobs at once. Hiring, training, and keeping staff can take as much energy as serving your customers. All […]
American Job Center September Newsletter 2026
It’s been a busy summer at the American Job Center, and lately, “busy” doesn’t quite cover it. In this month’s Momentum Newsletter, we take a look at the new CNC machinist apprenticeship at Xcel Manufacturing, the impact of the Tyson closure on our office and community, and the progress we’ve made in reaching more people […]
Workforce Development Board Meeting Minutes – May 27th, 2026
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., Wednesday, May 27, 2026 In-Person Present: Cory Bergfeld, Teresa Cherry, Christine Gosney, Lori Warren, Mark Evans, Meg Pfoutz, Christine Caves, Jenny Miller, Kathy Marshall, Al Zwilling, Russell Medley, and Richard Nagle Call to […]
Tyson Rapid Response at Vibrant Arena – September 2nd
Rapid Response Workshop and Resource Fair for Tyson Workers Workers affected by the Tyson closure are invited to attend a Rapid Response Workshop on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Vibrant Arena at The MARK, 1201 River Drive in Moline. The event will connect workers with information and resources to help them navigate their next steps. […]
Vibrant Job Fair Gives Tyson Workers and Job Seekers a Fresh Start
The doors will be open, the businesses will be hiring, and the opportunities will be waiting. The American Job Center will host a job fair at Vibrant Arena on Wednesday, September 2, from 12PM to 4 p.m. The event is OPEN TO EVERYONE looking for a job — but it comes at an especially important […]
The Vibrant Arena Job Fair – Employers
The closure of the Tyson Foods facility in Joslin is creating a major change for skilled workers across the Quad Cities. Now, local businesses have an opportunity to be part of the next chapter by connecting with experienced workers who are looking for their next career. The American Job Center will host a job fair […]
TYSON EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
TYSON EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. Eligibility for benefits will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Illinois and Iowa residents may file claims Online at https://lnkd.in/gq3wBUcc or by Phone at 1-800-244-5631. Tyson employees filing by phone should enter code 14911 when prompted. For individuals who require assistance with filing a claim due to language […]
CAREER COMPASS – Your Career Compass For Next Year
A new year can feel like a fresh notebook. Clean pages. New chances. But when it comes to your work life, it might not feel that simple. Maybe this past year was full of short term jobs, job search stress, or big changes you did not plan. You may be asking yourself, “Where am I […]