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Lake County Job Fair
Meet with 40 employers from a variety of sectors. Be prepared share your resume and network with employers.
- Veterans are given priority during the first 30 minutes.
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Level Up Your Job Search: Walk-in Computer Lab with Digital Navigator Assistance
Feeling overwhelmed by online job applications or searching for information online? Join us for dedicated support in our accessible computer lab. Access company websites, navigate job boards, and complete online job applications with confidence. Our Digital Navigator can guide you through the process, answering your questions about computer basics, internet usage, and navigating online platforms. This is a walk-in service, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: Thursdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
 Job Search Workshops
The following workshops are being offered during the upcoming month, workshops online or in-person and registration is required:
- Job Search 2.0
- Crafting Your Career Story
- Interview with Confidence: Preparation to Follow-up
Meet with a Job Center staff member after each workshop at the Antioch Public Library during Job Center on the Move as a bonus.
Getting Hired After 50
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Join speaker, Scott Kane with Gray Hair Management to provide strategies and tips to getting hired after 50.
Knowing that the older you get, the more difficult it is to find meaningful employment, this presentation will help you better understand how to use your experience and seasoning to find that next opportunity faster.
It will include a discussion on:
- Establishing yourself as the solution to a company’s need.
- Using the first 10 seconds of your resume to attract attention,
- Improving your interview skills.
- Enhancing your online presence.
Registration is required.
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Smart Compliance Workshop
You're invited to an online Smart Compliance Workshop designed for employers, Job Center personnel, partners, and workforce stakeholders. This informative session will provide vital insights into compliance best practices, tax incentives, and employment law—equipping you with the tools to protect your business and support your workforce.
Featured guest speakers:
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Illinois Department of Employment Security
- Lake County Workforce Development
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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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 & 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.
Available workshops:
- LinkedIn Profile
- LinkedIn Job Search
Register Now
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Career Pathway In Manufacturing
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Israel’s journey demonstrates how the collaborative efforts of Lake County Workforce Development, the College of Lake County, and a local employer can support career transitions and professional growth. He initially entered the manufacturing sector through a paid work experience, gaining valuable hands-on skills. With financial assistance from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Israel also earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, graduating in May 2025. Today, he is a Quality Engineer, applying his education and experience to ensure high standards in manufacturing processes and contributing to the success of his employer.
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2025 Disability Job Fair
Mark your calendar for this upcoming Job fair. All job seekers--regardless of abilities,
backgrounds, or experiences--will be warmly welcomed and supported.
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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CEJA Waukegan Workforce Hub
Illinois is expanding its clean energy workforce! You can join a training program to begin a career in clean energy or get support to grow your clean energy business. Participation in CEJA makes a participant an “Equity Eligible Person”, which can make them highly sought after by some clean energy companies. These programs are part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). The CEJA Workforce Programs are funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. Learn more about CEJA: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/5169/Climate-Equitable-Jobs-Act-CEJA
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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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