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 Recruitment Events
Diverse Abilities in the Workforce
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join via Zoom or at the Job Center.
Attention employers and recruiters!
Learn how to connect with this largely untapped talent pool including:
- the benefits of employing those with varied abilities
- resources and incentives to hire and train individuals with disabilities
- organizations that can help you create a winning strategy to hire and retain
talent with varied abilities
Workshops
The following workshops are being offered during the month of February:
- Branding 101
- Crafting Your Career Story – Rapid Resume Review (in person at the Waukegan Public Library)
- Interview and Negotiation Bootcamp
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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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Career Workshops That Get Results!
The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to help meet their employment goals. OBTT provides employment preparation, education and opportunities that allow attendees to maximize their career potential.
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Hector first stopped in the Job Center of Lake County in October 2021 after a friend told him the Job Center might be able to help him find a job. At the time, Hector says that he was “bouncing around from warehouse to warehouse” after spending 7 years in jail. Hector qualified for tuition assistance under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
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 2024 State of the Workforce
The 2024 State of the Workforce in January drew almost 150 attendees to learn about current economic trends, workforce solutions, the impact of unemployment rates, apprenticeship opportunities, training trends, and future skills.
The event targeted to employers was coordinated by Lake County Workforce Development and Lake County Partners. A key takeaway from the event was that the market has not returned to pre-pandemic employment levels. It is essential for employers to tap into specific population groups like justice-impacted individuals and young adults. Employers learned about ways to invest in their current workforce through services offered by Workforce Development and the Lake County Ecosystem.
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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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