Career Solutions - January 2026

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February 2026

5th Annual Lake County Educator Job Fair

Saturday, February 28, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Early Access for Veterans and Individuals with Accessibility Needs)

Lake County Regional Office of Education (1905 W Field Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045)

Shape the Future of Education in Lake County! Your next education career starts
here. Connect with hiring schools and education partners from across Lake County all in one morning!

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:

• Crafting Your Career Story
• Interview with Confidence: Preparation to follow-up
  

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

Basic Computer Skills Course

Take a Learn to Earn Basic Computer class this month! Participants who attend all classes in their course may earn a laptop to take home. Registration in advance is required and residents must meet specific eligibility requirements.

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

Call 847-377-3442 with questions. 

Transforming Skills into Success

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.