Career Solutions - April 2024

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Website Redesign

April 2024

Check out the new look of LakeCountyJobCenter.com!

The Job Center website has a new look including improved navigation and streamlined content.  Navigate to some of our featured content including:

• Workforce solutions for businesses
• Career resources for job seekers
• Featured job opportunities vetted by our business service team
• A robust calendar of events

While you are on the website, try the <select language> feature in the upper right corner of the page!

Recruitment Events

Lake Zurich Job Fair

Lake Zurich High School (300 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL  60047)

Thursday April 18, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

The Job Fair will be held in the Lake Zurich High School gymnasium. Participating businesses will have booths that job seekers can visit, and they will be actively recruiting for their specific job openings.  Businesses will be performing on the spot interviews with candidates.

College of Lake County Job Fair

Lakeshore Campus (34 N. Genesee St., 5th floor, Waukegan, IL)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The job fair sponsored by State Representative Rita Mayfield and State Senator Adriane Johnson will host over 20 employers with opportunities in various industries including agriculture, technology, construction and transportation.

Summer Youth Employment Program Last opportunity to apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program! Applications close April 20, 2024.   Apply Now

Workshops

The following workshops are being offered during the month of April:

• Job Search 2.0
• Crafting Your Career Story: Rapid Resume Review

Visit our calendar to register

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.

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

Career Transition for Military Veterans

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.

Register Now

Transition with Confidence

Fernando, an experienced Electrician's Mate with 23 years in the Navy, joined Lake County Public Works as a SkillBridge intern to pursue post-retirement career aspirations in Lake County. Fernando's successful transition to a Maintenance Technician at AbbVie while pursuing further education shows the benefits of the SkillBridge program for veterans seeking civilian career paths.

Take the Survey

Did you use a Job Center service recently?

You can access Job Center services at the site in Waukegan, at outreach events throughout the community, and through our online services.  Help us to ensure that we continue to provide the best service to all clients by completing a brief survey!  Survey Link

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.