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March 30, 2022


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The Job Center of Lake County is your Career Solution! 
Our mission is to cultivate and connect our employers and workforce to fuel economic growth and well-being in Lake County.  Download the April event calendar (PDF).

Attention youth! It's not too late to apply for the Summer Youth Employment program. We are accepting applications until April 15, 2022. Apply now!

Community Outreach Events

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Resume Assistance at the Zion-Benton Library
Meet with our staff to create a basic resume or update an old resume! Registration required. Register now!

Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Legacy Reentry Foundation
Are you ready to spring into your new career? The Job Center is on the move and is ready to help you with individualized career search, resume writing, and job preparation. Meet us at Legacy Reentry at 420 W Clayton St #418, Waukegan, IL. Preregister to receive one-on-one resume assistance by contacting 847-377-3450.

Hybrid Job Search Events

Workshops are available for in-person or virtual attendance at the Job Center of Lake County. Please register.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Accelerate Your Job Search
Get your job search on the fast track with secrets and strategies from workforce professionals that will help put your job search into high gear. Registration is required.
Meeting Registration

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Your Personal Brand & Resumes
Are you seeking a job or changing careers? Regardless of your job title or field, you have a personal brand. Learn how to customize your resume and other written tools to help you land a great job! Registration is required.
Meeting Registration

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Mastering the Virtual Interview
Virtual interviews are becoming a staple of the candidate recruiting process. Learn the necessary tips and tricks to successfully interview online and land your next job! Registration is required.
Meeting Registration

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm  
Getting Hired After the Age of 50
This presentation will help you better understand how to use your experience and seasoning to find that next opportunity faster. Guest speaker Scott Kane will share how to establish yourself as the solution to a company's need. Scott Kane is the founder of Gray Hair Management, a career coaching and networking company helping senior professionals and executives enhance their careers and find new opportunities.
Meeting Registration


Networking and Recruitment Events

Tuesday, April 05, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Roll Call Chicagoland
Social networking event with a growing network in Libertyville.
Download event flyer (PDF)
Meeting Registration

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:00 am
Workforce Trends
Lake County Workforce Development's Business Service Team in partnership with IT Experts System will provide an industry snapshot about the field of Information Technology. Learn about emerging industry trends, career paths, and training and employment opportunities.
Download event flyer (PDF)
Meeting Registration

Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Veteran and Military Virtual Job Fair
Employers are looking for you when you have completed your military service! Meet virtually from your phone or computer with employers who are looking to hire. This event is open to veterans, active duty military, National Guard/Reserve, spouses, and DoD employees.
Download flyer (PDF)
Meeting registration

Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lake County Educator Career Fair
Attend and meet school leaders from multiple districts throughout Lake County to hear about available career opportunities. This is an indoor event located at CHSD 117 Field House at Lake Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL.
Download event flyer (PDF)
Meeting Registration



211 Lake County

211 Lake County can connect you to social services including resources for finding food, healthcare, paying your utility bills, mental health services, etc. Visit the website or call 211 from your phone.  You can also text your zip code to 898211 for assistance.


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Contact
Eva Locke
Lake County Workforce Development
Phone: 847-377-3456
Email: elocke@lakecountyil.gov