Career Solutions - December 2025

Lake County, Illinois sent this bulletin at 11/21/2025 11:20 AM CST

December 2025

Internship & Career Expo

Meet us at the Job Center of Lake County table at the Internship & Career Expo! Discover career paths, internships, and networking opportunities. Meet employers and universities ready to help you launch your career.

Date: December 11, 2025

Time: 4PM to 6PM

Location: University Center of Lake County

Address: 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030

Registration recommended: https://www.ucenter.org/events/internship-career-expo-2025

Call 847-665-4000 with additional questions

Learn more about the University Center https://www.ucenter.org/

Data for Grant Writing

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Unlock the Power of Data: Data-driven Tools from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Are you an employer, community-based organization, government local agency, or non-profit looking to make smarter, data-driven decisions? Join our free workshops designed to help you leverage valuable data to understand your community, grow your business, and secure funding for your projects.

Explore how you can access data to plan your project and grant writing proposals. Grant proposals often ask for needs or description of the communities you are trying to serve. Workshop will be held on Zoom only.

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Job Search Workshops

The following workshops are being offered during the upcoming month. The workshops are being held online and in-person. Registration is required:

Job Search During the Holidays
Strong Steps: Turning Passion into Profession (In-person Only)

Register Now

Financial Workshop

Navigating Your Finances

Thursday, December 18, 2025

This workshop will teach you how to manage your finances effectively, addressing the emotions that can lead to debt and providing resources and strategies for creating a solid budget.

Learn how to identify and manage emotions that can lead to debt. Identify common reasons for incurring debt and steps to create a solid budget that will help you manage your finances efficiently.

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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

Download Job Center on the Move Flyer

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.

Available workshops:

LinkedIn Profiles
LinkedIn Job Search

Register Now

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Basic Computer Skills Course

The Digital Growth Initiative offers basic computer & digital skills training across Lake County. See locations and times https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4930/Digital-Growth-Initiative

Registration in advance is required and residents must meet specific eligibility requirements. To sign up for a class, email digitalnavigators@lakecountyil.gov or call 847-377-3442.

Upskilling: A Career Boost in Information
Technology

Lake County Workforce Development connects eligible individuals to tuition assistance for short-term, career-focused training that leads to in-demand skills and industry-recognized credentials. These opportunities are made possible through state and federal workforce grants that support job seekers in gaining the skills they need to compete in today’s labor market. Whether pursuing credentials in high-growth fields like cybersecurity, cloud computing, or data analytics, participants are empowered to build meaningful careers while meeting the evolving needs of the digital economy.

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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

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.