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Iowa/Illinois Agencies Partner to Offer
Quad-Cities Success Fair
QUAD-CITIES – IowaWORKS, Illinois Department of Employment
Security and St. Ambrose University will host the first Quad-Cities Success Fair to
assist veterans, transitioning soldiers and the community in finding employment,
resources and education opportunities.
The
event will be Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose University –
Roglaski Center – 2100 N. Ripley,
Davenport, Iowa.
“We are excited to partner with the Illinois
Department of Employment Security to help the community connect with employers
and the needed resources to help people succeed in diverse careers,” James
Stout, Veteran Representative at IowaWORKS,
said.
Employers Include: Arconic;
John Deere; Thompson Prison; Cobham; Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing
& Technology Center; Brandt Construction; UPS; Scott County Sheriff’s
Department; Stanley Consultants; Tyson Foods; AT&T; MidAmerican Energy; Timken
Drives; Bridgestone Bandag; Ascentra Credit Union; Iowa State Patrol; AAA
Employment; Promotional Support Services Inc.; Volt Workforce Solutions; Durham
School Services; Unity Point Health – Trinity; Marco Group International;
Jumer’s Casino & Hotel; Hy-Vee; Rock Island Arsenal Physical Security; Car
Freshner; Quad Cities Army Recruiting; City of Moline; KWQC-TV6; Kraft Heinz
Company; ServPro; Uniparts Olsen, Inc.; HNI; HON & AllSteel; MetroLINK;
Cintas Corporation; Goodwill; Iowa 80 Truck Stop; Target; DES Employment Group; Von Maur; Performance Foodservice Group; Mediacom;
H&R Block; Elliott Aviation; and St.
Ambrose University/KALA-FM.
“This value-added event is bridging the gap to
employment, education and community services to the Quad City area businesses,
the community, veterans and transitioning service men and woman of the
Arsenal,” said Mark Gastmann, Veteran Business Representative at Illinois
Department of Employment Security.
Area resource agencies
available at the Job Fair include Goodwill; Quad-Cities Dress for Success; Veteran
Outpatient Clinics; Stand Down; Community Action of Eastern Iowa; QC Strongman;
Down Range; Paws & Effect; US Army; Veteran’s Center; and American Jobs
Center.
Colleges
from the bi-state region include Eastern Iowa Community College; St. Ambrose
University; Black Hawk College and Western Illinois University.
Job seekers are encouraged to visit the IowaWORKS Center in Davenport, 902 W. Kimberly Rd., Suite 51, for help on creating a resume and being prepared for interviews. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
“The
Quad-Cities Success Fair – A bridge to employment for veterans, civilians,
transitioning soldiers and the community.”
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An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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