For many small and mid-sized businesses across Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties, training new hires can feel like an expensive leap of faith. You invest time and resources in someone who might not stay long enough to make that investment worthwhile. But what if you could offset those costs? Through the On-the-Job Training (OJT) […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]