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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Why Your Local Chamber of Commerce Might Be the Best Place to Find a Job
Skip the Middleman: Why Your Local Chamber of Commerce Might Be the Best Place to Find a Job Have you ever found yourself typing “jobs near me” or “quad cities jobs” into Google, only to be buried in an avalanche of job board listings that don’t apply to you? You scroll through page after page […]
Is WIOA a scholarship?
Let’s Break It Down. If you’ve been looking for help paying for school or job training, you may have come across something called WIOA. And you might be wondering—is WIOA a scholarship? Yes. Let’s dive in. What Is WIOA? WIOA stands for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a federal law passed in 2014 with […]
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 […]
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 […]