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General Resources

  • Workforce Recruitment Program
  • SourceAbled
  • Neurodiversity Hub
  • Hire OYM Talent
  • Disability.gov – Information, resources, and advice for individuals with disabilities seeking work and employers, as well as information on employment rights, laws and regulations, employment programs, and job accommodations
  • United States Department of Labor – Contains guidelines on disclosing a disability to an employer as well as additional information searchable by topic
  • Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network – A free service that connects employers with skilled job candidates with disabilities
  • Job Accommodation Network – Free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by providing individualized work accommodation solutions, technical assistance regarding ADA and other disability-related legislation, and education about self-employment options
  • JobAccess – Enabling people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment with employers who exhibit an open door policy but also demonstrate their responsiveness to affirmative action by genuinely recruiting qualified persons with disabilities
  • GettingHired – National employment portal connecting job seekers with disabilities with employers
  • Lime Connect – Bringing corporate partners, experts in disability, and experts in standard development together to create a Global Corporate Standard to source, hire, develop and market to people with disabilities

Graduate School Planning

  • Dear Future Colleague – mentorship, guidance, and recruitment opportunities for underrepresented graduate school and competitive scholarship applicants

Resources for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Additional Resources

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Sports Business Internship Grant Applications Now Open!

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Address

Olin Center
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Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview