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10/21/2026

🥓🔥 Let’s Bring Home the Bacon… Literally! 🔥🥓
Fair Oaks Foods is hiring, and these jobs are crispier than fresh bacon right out of the pan!
If you're ready to sizzle in a new career, we’ve got openings that will have you saying, “Now THAT’S my kind of bacon bit!”
🐖 We’re Filling 1st & 2nd Shift Positions:
• Machine Operator
• General Utility
• Forklift Operator
• Production Lead
• QA Technician
📅 Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
⏰ 1:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Holiday Inn & Suites, 4215 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA
(Find us in Ballroom B — no frying pan required.)
✨ ON‑SITE INTERVIEWS begin at 1pm!
Space is limited, so don’t let your chances get overcooked.
🍳 Apply online in advance:
fairoaksfoods.com/opportunities/
Bring your resume and your best “I’m ready to bring home the bacon” energy!
Come join a team where your career can really meat its full potential! 🥓😄

10/21/2026

Since this month is Disability Employment Awareness Month, we thought it would be important to share some of the resources available to job seekers with disabilities.

Locally, Vocational Rehabilitation Services can assist a job seeker with obtaining and maintaining employment and all that is in between. This includes any education or training needed to be employed in the career path chosen. Counselors can assist with finding the right job fit for skills and abilities as well as working with employers who hire job candidates and educating them on possible accommodations to learn and maintain the job. VR works with community providers that can support candidates on the job by providing job development and coaching services. Self-employment is also an option and VR services can provide tips and tricks to owning a successful business.
IowaWorks job centers provide integrated training, education and assistive technology assistance.

At the national level Job Accommodation Network (JAN) can help employees and employers come up with the best accommodations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act for the job. This service is free and confidential.
If you are receiving Social Security Income (SSI), you are also provided with Ticket-to-Work. This service allows you to choose a provider in the network to provide employment services for you to obtain and maintain employment.

For job seekers, abilityJOBS is a great way to connect employers with job seekers with disabilities.

If you would like additional information, please click the link below and complete the form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nfQNOZuBo02gUDlgZQIjlkcsd2MRzkZJmfnRyZ5DBn9UMUFST1pQNEhBODJHRDRESDZKVzEwMEI5OSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

10/20/2026

There WILL NOT be a Career Planner @ Clinton Library tomorrow!

10/20/2026

🍂💻 NOVEMBER VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS ARE HERE!
Looking to improve your résumé, prepare for an interview, or explore new career opportunities? IowaWORKS has you covered!

Our FREE November Virtual Workshops offer a variety of topics to help you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and take the next step in your career—all from the comfort of your home!

🌟 NEW WORKSHOP ALERT!
Inside Iowa's Labor Market: Find Your Career
📅 November 3 | 9:00–10:30 AM

Discover where the jobs are, what they pay, and what skills or training are needed to reach your career goals!

📌 Other workshop topics include:
✅ Résumé Writing & Cover Letters
✅ Interview Tips & Preparation
✅ Job Search Strategies
✅ LinkedIn & AI Tools
✅ Career Planning
✅ Navigating IowaWORKS.gov
✅ And much more!

💻 All workshops are FREE and held virtually through Zoom!

Visit www.IowaWORKS.gov to view upcoming workshops and register.

👇 Check out the attached November calendar for the full schedule and workshop descriptions!

10/19/2026

🔥 SIZZLING OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD! 🔥
Fair Oaks Foods is firing up the grill on new careers, and YOUR next move could be the tastiest one yet!
🍳 We’re Hiring for 1st & 2nd Shift!
Bring your skills, your energy, and your resume—because on-site interviews start at 2pm!
Open Positions:
• Machine Operator
• General Utility
• Forklift Operator
• Production Lead
• QA Technician
📅 Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Holiday Inn & Suites, 4215 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA
(Ballroom B on the 2nd floor!)
✨ Apply online in advance to save time:
fairoaksfoods.com/opportunities/
Whether you're ready to level up, switch gears, or jump into something brand new—your next career move starts right here.
Come meet the team, spark a new beginning, and see where your future could take you! 💼🔥

10/19/2026

🚨 HOT JOB ALERT: SKILLED TECHNICIANS WANTED! 🔧🚛

Interstate Power Systems is hiring a Transport Refrigeration Service Technician in Davenport!
💰 Pay: $30–$43/hour, depending on experience
📍 Location: Davenport, IA
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time

Put your mechanical and diagnostic skills to work servicing transport refrigeration units, diesel engines, and APU systems!
✅ 3+ years of transport refrigeration experience preferred
✅ Carrier and Thermo King experience
✅ Strong electrical, HVAC, and troubleshooting skills
✅ Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred

🎯 Perks include: PTO starting day one, health insurance, 401(k) match, tool assistance, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities!

🔗 Interested? Apply today! https://powersystems.istate.com/jobs/?office=C2ADD1A1-63A0-8928-E75E-1C4469912C14&jobId=7a0cdb07-1cd8-eba8-d6ae-4a1500582bec

10/16/2026

📰 Your Quarterly Workforce Update Is Here!
Stay connected with what's happening across Eastern Iowa! 🌟
Our latest newsletter is packed with workforce news, upcoming events, employer resources, partnership highlights, and updates on initiatives strengthening our regional workforce.
🤝 See how we're working together to connect businesses, jobseekers, and communities with opportunities for success!
📬 Catch up on the latest news: https://conta.cc/4ichjvZ

Email from Eastern Iowa Workforce Board Eastern Iowa: One Stronger Region July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026  We're excited to share updates, success stories, and upcoming opportunities that support o

10/16/2026

🏭 This National Manufacturing Month, we’re highlighting the skills that help employees succeed in today’s manufacturing workplace—and they aren’t all technical!

🤝 Teamwork — Working effectively with others
💬 Communication — Sharing information clearly and asking questions
⏰ Reliability — Showing up ready to work
🧠 Problem-Solving — Thinking through challenges and finding solutions
🔄 Adaptability — Learning new processes, equipment, and technology
👀 Attention to Detail — Taking pride in quality and accuracy

Machines and technology may keep evolving, but these skills remain valuable across occupations, employers, and industries.⚙️ Manufacturing needs more than technical talent. It needs people who are ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

10/15/2026

🌟 Success Story Spotlight 🌟

A plant closure became the start of a brand-new career path for one determined participant. Through hard work, training, and a commitment to reaching his goals, he turned an unexpected setback into an incredible achievement, earning a prestigious Presidential Award along the way. 🏆⚡

📞 Interested in training, career services, or a new career path? Contact Career Bridge to see how we can help you take the next step! https://www.eiwb.org/careerbridge

10/14/2026

This is a recording from the September 30, 2026, webinar “Disability Etiquette” in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In this webinar, explore practical, respectful approaches to disability etiquette in the workplace and strengthen awareness across your organization.

Have a disability and need support in your career or your workplace? Complete our Workforce Services Request Form to connect with services and support:
https://forms.office.com/r/iiPrTzs1Zu

💻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBZhu1QYlQA