From Job Offer To First Day You did it. You got a job offer. For a moment you feel happy and proud. Then the questions start to rush in. Is the pay fair? What do these benefits really mean? What should you do on your first day so you do not feel lost? You are […]
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Workforce Development Explained
Learn what workforce development is, why it matters to the economy.
WORKFORCE WIRE – Don’t Let Paperwork Stop You: AJC Simplifies the Process
Paperwork should not keep a good business from growing. If you have paused a hire, delayed training, or skipped a funding opportunity because the forms felt confusing, you are not alone. The American Job Center in Rock Island exists to take that weight off your plate so you can do what you do best, which […]
LWIA 13 Local Plan – 30 Day Comment Period
The Workforce Development Board and Rock Island Tri-County Consortium invites you to the 30 day comment period for the LOCAL PLAN of LWIA 13.
FREE Mobile Basic Digital Literacy Class Starts Next Week!
Bringing Digital Skills to Your Doorstep: Free Mobile Digital Literacy Classes The American Job Center is excited to announce our FREE Mobile Basic Digital Literacy Class, which runs from February through June 2026, designed to meet people where they are—literally. Instead of asking you to travel across counties or navigate unfamiliar buildings, we’re bringing short, […]
Why American Job Center Is Not A Staffing Agency
Why AJC Is Not A Staffing Agency When people first hear “American Job Center,” they sometimes think it is just another staffing agency. It is not. Staffing agencies are businesses that place people into jobs for their own clients. American Job Center is a public service that helps you build a career, not just fill […]
FREE Basic Digital Literacy Class
Help Someone You Love Get Online You may move through the digital world without thinking about it. You scroll on your phone, send emails, fill out online forms, and look up answers in seconds. But someone you love may not feel that way at all. They might avoid computers. They might be afraid of “breaking […]
December Resume Workshops!
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]