Education

Welcome to the Education Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in education and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field. Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

Red Flags That Job Might Be a Scam – Here’s How to Stay Safe

Job hunting is hard enough without worrying about scams. But unfortunately, fake job offers are everywhere — especially online. If a job seems too good to be true, trust your gut. Here’s how to spot a scam before it spots you.

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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🎓 GRAD DAYS = NON-NEGOTIABLE 🎓

Seniors + SLP grads — if you’re on campus Mon/Tues (April 28–29), you’ve got ONE job:
SHOW UP TO GRAD DAYS.

🕘 9AM–4PM @ Murabito Commons
🪪 Bring your student ID or license

In 30–45 mins, you’ll:
✅ Lock in grad details
✅ Grab your cap & …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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🌟 Summer 2025 Internship Grants – Apply Now! 🌟

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for students to receive grants for their summer internships! 🌟 If you know students who would be a great fit for these opportunities, please pass the word along.

🔹 Servant Leader Grant – …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Confidence & Style Reflecting Dress for Success

Event hosted by OSID and Career Development

By Silvana Leguizamo

“I thought it was a really creative idea to collaborate with the non-profit Dress for Success Quad Cities, and the speaker we had left the biggest impact on me. It …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Make a Difference with Science: Volunteer with GiGi’s Playhouse!

Are you passionate about science, healthcare, or working with diverse populations? GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center located in Moline, IL, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lead a science-based program for individuals with Down syndrome!

Why Volunteer?

By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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Career Resources

Need Short Term Housing for Your Internship?

Finding short term housing for your internship can be a hard process. Luckily, there are options for students for summer …

Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Change Corps: Change Corps offers a year-long, three-step program that will launch your career in social change. Change Corps offers …

Post-Grad Service: Education

Teach for America: Teach For America is a leadership development organization for those who want to co-create a more just …

Decoding Your Future

To further support your exploration and decision-making process, here are some valuable resources:

Employment Tips for International Students

In addition to the tailored resources and advice below, international students should also refer to …

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Viking Connections

Stephanie Aeschliman

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Greater Chicago Area, IL
  • Science Teacher Noble Street College Prep
Meet Stephanie

Jen Bevington

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  • Educational Equity Professional Sonoma State University
Meet Jen

Jenn Darby

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Iowa
  • Academic Advisor Eastern Iowa Community College
Meet Jenn

Deb Erhart

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Sugar Land, Texas
  • Human Resources Talent Acquisition Consultant Fort Bend Independent School District
Meet Deb

Brent Ericson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Assistant Dean of Students George Mason University
Meet Brent

Amelia Garza

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager Alzheimer's Association®
Meet Amelia

Zachary George

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Director of College and Fair Relations StriveScan
Meet Zachary

Travis Greenlee

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Iowa City, Iowa
  • Director of Engineering Career Services University of Iowa
Meet Travis

Paige Henricks

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Educational Consultant and Professional Development Coordinator Self-Employed
Meet Paige

Emily Jacobs

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Carpentersville, Illinois
  • Program Coordinator and Freshmen elective teacher Dundee-Crown High School
Meet Emily

Alicia Koepke

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Des Plaines, Illinois
  • STEM Teacher Chippewa Middle School
Meet Alicia

Sallie Konrardy

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • Professional School Counselor Rock Island-Milan School District #41
Meet Sallie

Skill Building Courses

Practical Success Metrics in Your Training Program

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
Training is hard; measuring the effectiveness of training is even harder. Learn how to explain the value of your L&D…

Nano Tips for Learning on the Job with Dr. Jazz

Taught by Jazz Walker
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, explore…

Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Taught by Naphtali Bryant
What could your business achieve if your training ignited the potential of every member of your organization, sparking curiosity, learning,…

Understanding the Leadership Behaviors That Can Sabotage Your Success

Taught by Sara Canaday
If you’re a current leader in a career rut or someone who keeps getting passed over for leadership opportunities, this…

Identify and Unleash Potential in Your Employees

Taught by Madecraft
The battle for great talent is fiercer than ever before, and as a manager, you’re faced with what rightly feels…

Build a Personal Learning Plan and Stick with It

Taught by Shanita Williams
As the world changes, companies and businesses respond to these changes with changes of their own, and many employees feel…

Leading Yourself

Taught by Elizabeth Lotardo
Before you can effectively lead others, you need to lead yourself. In this course, learn how to manage your mindset,…

Ultralearning: Accelerate Your Career and Outsmart the Competition (Blinkist Summary)

Taught by Blinkist
Ultralearners are ordinary people who can master difficult skills with extraordinary speed. As a result, they achieve tremendous personal success…

Supporting Your Kids’ Learning at Home

Taught by Kat Anderson
Corbin and Kat Anderson have spent years perfecting their teaching craft in both physical and virtual classrooms. During the COVID-19…

Setting and Managing Realistic Expectations for Your L&D Program

Taught by Karl Kapp
Learning and development (L&D) success requires setting proper expectations. Stakeholders may have wildly different ideas about the budget, the format,…

Motivating Your Team to Learn

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Getting employees to engage with training is hard. Adult learners don’t have the same time and energy as full-time students.…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who you are, what you…

Your L&D Organization as a Competitive Advantage

Taught by Karl Kapp
Learning and development (L&D) helps improve productivity, customer experience, and a business’s bottom line. But many L&D professionals don’t feel…

Human Resources: Creating an Employee Handbook

Taught by Don Phin
Truly effective employee handbooks don’t just help companies remain compliant with the law—they can also express an organization’s culture and…

Ram Charan on Coaching High Potentials

Taught by Ram Charan
High-potential employees are the key driver of an organization’s future success and performance-but who are these future leaders? Where do…

Developing Managers in Organizations

Taught by Roberta Matuson
Managers have tremendous influence over how employees feel about their jobs. By developing a strong pool of managers, you can…

Creating a Leadership Development Program

Taught by Bonnie Hagemann
An organization’s talent should be its strategic advantage. By taking the time to build a thoughtful, strategic leadership development program,…

Managing High Potentials

Taught by Sara Canaday
Managing high potentials gives you an opportunity to pave the way for some of your organization’s strongest talent. High potentials…

Managing High Performers

Taught by Sara Canaday
Managing high performers gives you an opportunity to pave the way for some of your organization’s strongest talent. By strategically…

Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement

Taught by Karl Kapp
Engaged students become more active learners. Help set learners up for success by teaching in a more interactive and immersive…

Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
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