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 […]