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 […]
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 […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Struggling to Hire in Rock Island? Here’s your secret weapon.
You post the job. You cross your fingers. Days pass. The inbox stays quiet—or worse, it’s full of the wrong resumes. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In Rock Island and across the Quad Cities, hiring is tight and competition for talent is real. The local unemployment rate hovered around 5.0% in July 2025, […]
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 […]
WIOA Success Stories That Inspire
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 […]