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 […]
Building Futures Career Expo Invites Adults to Explore High-Demand Careers in the Skilled Trades
Who, What, Where, When The American Job Center is proud to help spread the word about an upcoming opportunity for adults in the Quad Cities region who are curious about the construction trades or looking for a career path that offers stability, hands-on learning, and long-term growth. The Building Futures Career Expo will take place […]
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 […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Stop Paying to Post Jobs – There’s a Better Way
Stop Paying to Post Jobs — There’s a Better Way For too many employers, one of the biggest headaches is paying for job postings that don’t deliver the candidates you need. You invest in ads, you wait . . . and you often end up with low-quality applicants, or none at all. It’s costly. It’s […]
Quad Cities Fall Success Fair!
Unlock New Career Opportunities at the Quad Cities Fall Success Fair You know that moment when you’re scrolling job listings, refreshing your email, and wondering if “the next job” is really going to show up? We’ve all been there. If you’re in the Quad Cities region — Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, East Moline — then […]
CAREER COMPASS – Applicant Tracking System Friendly Resume Tips | Rock Island AJC Help
Ever spent hours crafting the perfect resume—only to get zero response? You’re not imagining it. In today’s digital hiring world, your resume might never even reach a human eye. That’s because Applicant Tracking Systems, or ATS, dominate recruiting, silently filtering out resumes that don’t speak their language. This matters because it isn’t a reflection of […]