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IowaWORKS welcomes 80 employers to Quad Cities Success Fair
The 8th annual Quad Cities Success Fair kicks off on Wednesday, with 80 employers expected to hand out jobs.
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Nation's economists waiting on federal government's latest jobs report
Some economists predict the US lost around 70,000 jobs from May to June. They also say inflation concerns will still linger, raising prices on everyday goods.
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What are the highest paying college degrees? We talked to experts
Our newest graduates are spending their first summer in the workforce.
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While the job market boom in 2021 and 2022 has slightly declined, skilled labor jobs are still in high demand across the US.
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Hundreds attend second job fair in Perry as local employers offer new opportunities
The Army National Guard Armory in Perry was the site of a second job fair for employees who are going to be laid off by Tyson Foods at the end of June.
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Rethinking how potential employees and employers can use AI technology
Some ways people can get ahead of the technological advancements in our workforce is to learn to code and stay adaptable.
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New Illinois State Police recruits can earn $90,000 in starting salary
The change takes effect on July 1.
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Learning about the daily tasks of modern-day social media influencers
In the digital world, more Americans are turning to social media to make a living. According to Goldman Sachs the creator economy will double in size by 2027.
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IowaWorks in Davenport is coordinating employers with special needs workers
This is part of IowaWorks "Leap Into Inclusion" employer disability awareness training. Employers will learn about how to create inclusive job environments.
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Business Beats for Feb. 23, 2024 | Nvidia experiments with AI and college grads finding unusual jobs
Tech company Nvidia remains on the leading edge of the AI industry, announcing fourth quarter sales tripling. Nestle reported lower than expected revenue in 2023.
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Your Money | Looking at employment outlook coming out of October
News 8 speaks with financial expert Mark Grywacheski to see what's causing unemployment to rise in the US.
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