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 […]
CAREER COMPASS – The Hidden Job Market
You may have spent hours on job boards, scrolling through posting after posting. You send in your resume and wait. Many times you never hear back. It can feel like all the good jobs are hiding. In a way, that is true. Many jobs are never posted online at all. They are part of what […]
How the Mercer County Youth Summer Work Program Is Preparing Teens for Real Jobs While Helping the Community
If you’ve ever wondered how teenagers gain real work experience before entering the workforce, the Mercer County Youth Summer Work Program offers an inspiring answer. Created through the American Job Center, this unique youth employment program gives local students the opportunity to earn a paycheck while building the skills employers value most. At the same […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Skilling Up: How to Build the Workforce You Wish You Had
Skilling Up: How to Build the Workforce You Wish You Had If you have ever stared at a key role and thought, “I wish I could clone my best person,” upskilling is the closest legal method. Building the team you want from the team you have is faster than hiring strangers into your workflow, and […]
American Job Center Newsletter
Introducing the American Job Center Monthly Newsletter Want to stay up to date on what’s happening at the American Job Center? Our new monthly newsletter will keep you informed about upcoming workshops, hiring events, training opportunities, program updates, success stories, and other news from across our offices. Each month, we’ll bring you a quick snapshot […]
Plan B: Rethinking Your Career Path
You may have had a plan for your work life. Maybe you thought you would stay in one field for years. Maybe you took the first job you could get and told yourself it was only for a short time. Then life happened. The job changed. The industry changed. You changed. Now you might be […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Hiring with Purpose: Tap Into an Inclusive Workforce
Hiring with Purpose: Tap Into an Inclusive Workforce If your business wants to widen the talent funnel without lowering the bar, inclusive hiring is the move that protects your standards while expanding your options. The American Job Center makes that practical, not theoretical. We source and prep motivated candidates, coach them for success, and keep […]