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 […]
Opportunities – Standard Forwarding Closure
When One Door Closes, Others Are Already Open: Job and Training Opportunities After the Standard Forwarding Closure The closure of Standard Forwarding is more than a business headline. It’s a personal disruption for the drivers, technicians, office staff, and support teams who kept freight moving day in and day out. Losing a job can feel […]
Learn How to Learn: Join Our Metacognitive Learning Workshop
Ever feel like you’re putting in the study hours but not getting the results you want? The problem usually isn’t effort—it’s strategy. That’s where metacognition comes in. Metacognition simply means thinking about how you think. When you understand how your brain learns, you can study smarter, catch confusion earlier, and choose techniques that actually work. […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Get Paid to Train Your Employees? Yes, Really.
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) […]
CAREER COMPASS – Closing the Skills Gap: Training for the Jobs of Tomorrow
The future doesn’t wait, and neither should your career plan. The industries of tomorrow are already hiring today. With the right support, you can be ready to walk through that door. Closing the skills gap this month is about matching demand with opportunity, and helping job seekers bridge the skills divide. That way they can […]
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Job Searching and How to Stay Sane
It’s 10:32 a.m. You’re staring at your inbox again. No reply from the three applications you sent yesterday. A small sigh escapes before the thought hits: “Maybe it’s me.” The emotional rollercoaster of job searching is real. Sound familiar? Job searching can feel like an endless emotional loop—hope, silence, rejection, repeat. But beneath the spreadsheets […]
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 […]
WORKFORCE WIRE – Pre-Trained Candidates: Rock Island’s Hidden Talent Pipeline
What is the hidden talent pipeline? In Rock Island and throughout Illinois, there’s a talent pipeline quietly growing beneath the surface. Made up of job seekers who are not just willing, but already being prepared for work. These are pre-trained candidates. People who, through programs like WIOA, are developing the skills businesses ask for. It’s […]
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Kewanee, IL
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Kewanee, IL SNAP work requirements are changing, and support is available. Join us for a community resource event designed to help SNAP recipients stay informed, connect with employers, and explore local opportunities that meet new program guidelines. This event brings together hiring employers, volunteer organizations, and training providers—all in one […]
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Moline, IL
SNAP Recipient Resource Event – Moline, IL SNAP requirements are changing, and support is available to help you stay on track. Join us for a community event connecting SNAP recipients with employers, training programs, and volunteer opportunities that can help meet new work/volunteer guidelines. What you’ll find at the event:• Employers currently hiring• Volunteer and […]