Running a small business in the tri county area is not simple. You are watching costs, trying to keep good people, and still finding time to grow. Some days it can feel like you are doing three jobs at once. Hiring, training, and keeping staff can take as much energy as serving your customers. All […]
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American Job Center September Newsletter 2026
It’s been a busy summer at the American Job Center, and lately, “busy” doesn’t quite cover it. In this month’s Momentum Newsletter, we take a look at the new CNC machinist apprenticeship at Xcel Manufacturing, the impact of the Tyson closure on our office and community, and the progress we’ve made in reaching more people […]
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, […]
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 […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Rebuild Stronger: Help for Businesses Affected by Layoffs
When a layoff hits, it feels like trying to steer during a tire blowout. You are balancing customers, cash flow, and a rattled team, while worrying about compliance and community impact. The good news is that you are not alone. Illinois has practical programs to stabilize operations, protect remaining jobs, and help you rebuild with […]
Community Resources Fair Coming to Rock Island on May 12, 2026
Looking for local support, services, or new opportunities in the Quad Cities? The Community Resources Fair will bring together local organizations, agencies, and service providers for a free public event on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the YWCA, 513 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. The event is open […]
CAREER COMPASS – From Job Offer To First Day
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 […]
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. […]