None of these people thought they could succeed at first. These WIOA success stories worried, and they wondered if it was even worth trying. And yet, every single one of them found their way forward. Now the only question left is: will your WIOA success story be next? Don’t leave it to chance. Don’t wait […]
Moline Public Library – IDES Job Fair and Hiring Event
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 […]