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May 27, 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 June event calendar (PDF).

 

News and Announcements

The Job Center of Lake County will be closed on Monday, 30 May in observance of Memorial Day.

The Job Center of Lake County would like to hear from you!
Have you used any Job Center resources lately?  We'd like to hear from you! Complete a short customer satisfaction survey.  Your answers help us to improve our services!  
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Job Center on the Move

Job Center on the Move

Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register!

  • Discuss your career transition
  • Develop or customize your resume
  • Connect with funding for training
  • Explore paid work experience (internship) options
  • Learn about growing businesses in your area

    Download the Job Center on the Move flyer

Monday, June 6th, 2022 from 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Dr. North Chicago
Register by contacting: 847-689-0125

Monday, June 13th and 27th, 2022 from 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County
724 S. Genesee St. Waukegan
Register by contacting: 847-406-4667 ext. 302

Thursday, June 2nd, and 16th, 2022 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Legacy Reentry Foundation
420 W. Clayton St. Waukegan
Register by contacting: 800-573-8538

Wednesday, June 1st and 15th, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zion-Benton Library
2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
Register by contacting: 847-872-4680


Hybrid workshops

Workshops are available for virtual attendance or in-person at Lake County Job Center,
1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085. Please register.

Tuesday, June 7, 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, June 14, 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, June 21, 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


WEL Program

Work, Earn, & Learn (WEL) Program 
Launch your career with training professionals. This is an opportunity for young adults ages 18 -24 years to start a paid internship with the Waukegan Township. Full-time up to 6 months paid internship ($15/hr.) Internships start this May and June.
Download WEL Program Flyer (PDF)




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