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February 2020
Who are the Job Center partners?
11 organizations actively participate in the Job Center of Lake County as formal partners in support of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Additional community agencies contribute to the programming and services offered through the Job Center. We believe this collaboration is key to offering integrated solutions for career development in Lake County.
Job Center Partner Cross-Training Events
We hold a quarterly cross-training event for all Job Center partners and related community agencies. The featured organizations at the most recent event on February 21, 2020 included the Waukegan Housing Authority and PADS Lake County. Take a moment to review the resources discussed by the featured agencies!
Waukegan Housing Authority
The Waukegan Housing Authority administers a Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program for individuals who have a valid housing voucher. The program also features a variety of outreach programs for community members including a Farmers Market and monthly health checks.
Review the Waukegan Housing Authority presentation
Visit the Waukegan Housing Authority website
For more information, please contact:
Guadalupe Navarrete
Family Self Sufficiency/ Resident Outreach Coordinator
lnavarrete@waukeganhousing.com
PADS Lake County
PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides trauma-informed support resources, and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.
Review the PADS presentation
Visit the PADS website
For more information, please contact:
Meaghan Powell-Filler
Executive Director
meghan@padslakecounty.org
Participate in a free webinar tomorrow!
From Labor Market Information (LMI) to Careers
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February 26, 2020 at 10:00 am - From Labor Market Information (LMI) to Careers: Utilizing Illinois workNet Tools for Career Planning Webinar
Click on the link below to register for the webinar
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6480435077368861196
Illinois workNet offers free online tools to research labor market information and develop career plans that assist customers in reaching their training and employment goals. The Illinois workNet Career Plan is an interactive online tool for both students and partners. Partners are able to provide career planning guidance to help students achieve their career goals. This is a recent addition to the suite of free Illinois workNet online partner tools in the Illinois workNet Customer Support Center. This webinar will provide an overview of how:
· Customers can navigate Careers, Wages, and Trends to research career opportunities.
· Instructors can use the Career Plan Builder with students to review their assessments, set goals, create steps to reach those goals, provide links to related career planning tools, and communicate progress.
· Customers can access their Career Plan and the tools available in their plan.
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Referral process
All community agencies are invited to use the Job Center referral form when sending customers to the Job Center. This form helps us to ensure that the customer receives the correct service in a timely manner.
Several community partners participate in the ServicePoint referral network. For details regarding how your organization can join this network, contact 847.377.2475 or communitydevelopment@lakecountyil.gov
Mission
The Job Center cultivates and connects our employers and workforce to fuel economic growth and well-being in Lake County.
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