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 Recruitment Events
2024 State of the Workforce
Join us for this virtual event where Lake County Workforce Development and Lake County Partners will discuss the State of the Workforce in Lake County.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join via Zoom
Learn about:
- Economic Trends
- Value Proposition & Unemployment
- 2024 Apprenticeships
- Training Trends
- Future Skills
Workshops
The following workshops are being offered during the month of January:
- Job Search 2.0 (in person at the Job Center)
- Crafting Your Career Story – Rapid Resume Review (in person at the Job Center)
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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.
Job Center on the Move will be available at the following locations:
• Catholic Charities
• Legacy Reentry Foundation
• North Chicago Public Library
• Zion-Benton Public Library
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New Image, Same Great Service
The Job Center and Lake County Workforce Development are excited to unveil a fresh image and a new, comprehensive communications and outreach program. As will you notice over the coming months, we now have a streamlined brand, a fully refreshed, customer-focused website presence, and an updated suite of collateral. Additionally, you will begin to see our new brand being rolled out across our social media accounts.
We look forward to continuing to provide the same great service you have come to appreciate, but now with an increased focus on job seekers and employers and a more unified approach to our outreach efforts.
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Stanislav, a refugee from the Ukraine, was determined to find a career and work toward financial independence to help his wife and son immigrate to the U.S. He quickly identified truck driving as a desirable career and connected with Lake County Workforce Development to pursue his goal. Stanislav completed his training in eight weeks, passed the state exam, and is now gainfully employed as a long-haul truck driver, hauling new cars all across the U.S.
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5th Annual Lake County Job and Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
The 5th Annual Lake County Job and Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities was held at the Waukegan Public Library. The event connected 12 employers and community organizations with more than 100 job seekers who have a disability or their support teams.
This event is a collaboration between three community organizations and includes information on supportive services in the areas of transportation, mental health, finances, and job coaching. The planning team appreciated that employers attended who were aware of their audience and available accommodations. This event has been instrumental in assisting individuals successfully find a job.
The Job and Resource Fair was hosted in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services, Illinois Department of Employment Security, and Lake County Workforce Development.
If you live in Illinois and have a disability, the Division of Rehabilitation Services may be able to help you find a job or live at home independently. Use the online form to refer yourself or someone else for services.
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The Job Center of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer/program. Staff, clients, and employers must adhere to the Lake County Workforce Development Internal and External Events Policy. Funds for this project were provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration. See our website for details. https://bit.ly/3EUjr6p. |
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