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 […]
Looking for What Comes Next? Start at the Quad Cities Fall Success Fair!
You know that moment when you think, “Okay… I need to figure out what I’m doing with my life”? Maybe you’re looking for a job. Maybe you’re thinking about going back to school. Maybe you’ve been trying to find out what programs or services are available in the Quad Cities, and after opening approximately 47 […]
Resources For Tyson Foods Dislocated Workers
If you were affected by the recent Tyson layoffs in Joslin, IL, the American Job Center is here to help. Our team can answer your queIf you were affected by the recent Tyson layoffs in Joslin, IL, the American Job Center is here to help. Our team can answer your questions and connect you with […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Your Workforce Strategy for the Year Ahead
Your Workforce Strategy for the Year Ahead If you want next year’s results to look different from this year’s, the lever is not wishful hiring, it is a sharper plan. Strong businesses in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties treat workforce as a system. They define the outcomes they need, line up training and partners, […]
American Job Center Momentum Newsletter – August 2026
American Job Center Momentum Newsletter – August 2026 The August 2026 edition of The Momentum Newsletter highlights how the American Job Center continues to connect job seekers, youth, and businesses with workforce development opportunities across Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties. This month’s newsletter features the Mercer County Youth Summer Work Program, showcasing how local […]