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2025 State of the Workforce
Hosted by Lake County Workforce Development, the Job Center of Lake County, and Lake County Partners. This event offers valuable insights into the economic and workforce future of Lake County.
Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Topics Will Include:
- Gain insights from an unemployment and labor market overview, highlighting trends and job market conditions.
- Learn about career support and training grants, including financial aid and career planning resources.
- Discover how workforce program data shows the impact of training grants on our local workforce.
- Get the latest on the economic landscape, featuring key investments shaping the local economy.
- Connect with the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem, a collaborative network
strengthening workforce connections.
 Job Search Workshops
The following workshops are being offered during the upcoming month, workshops are Hybrid at the Job Center of Lake County and registration is required:
- Job search 2.0
- Crafting your career story
- Interview with confidence: Preparation to follow-up
Financial Workshops
Lake County Housing Authority will be offering the following workshop in January.
January 8, 2025 - Budgeting Basics: Managing Your Money
Topics will include:
• Understanding income vs. expenses
• Creating and sticking to a simple budget
• Tracking spending using tools (apps, pen and paper)
• Prioritizing essential vs. non-essential expenses
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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:
• Avon Township
• Catholic Charities
• Highwood Library and Community Center
• Legacy Reentry Foundation
• North Chicago Public Library
• PADS Lake County
• Waukegan Township
• Zion-Benton Public Library
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Career Transition for Military Veterans
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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
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Partnerships: Prepare Job Seekers for Success
The Lake County Job Center is supported by a network of community organizations that assist individuals in finding meaningful employment while providing a range of resources. Alice’s story highlights how three of these organizations—District 113 Adult Education, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, and Lake County Workforce Development—helped her secure a new job swiftly following a layoff.
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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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