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May 2026

Apprenticeship Job Fair

Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Veterans early access at 10:30 AM)
Location: Advanced Technology Center (7735 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031)

The Manufacturing Alliance, Lake County Workforce Development and the
McHenry County Workforce Network are partnering to offer employers an
opportunity to recruit apprentices.

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Job Search Workshops

The following workshops are being offered during the upcoming month:

Resume Ready: Crafting A Career Story That Stands Out (In-person)

Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Crafting Your Career Story will assist you in creating a compelling resume, cover letter, and professional summary. Tap into the power of cutting-edge AI tools like Chat GPT and discover the pitfalls to avoid during the application process. 

Future Ready Job Search: Strategy, Tools, and Technology (In-person)

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Strong Steps: Turning Passion into Profession

Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: 1 North Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Are you unsure which career path matches your passions, strengths, and personality? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will:

• Take the strong Interest Inventory
• Explore your top career themes
• Identify major + career paths that align with your interests
• Learn how your unique strengths can shape your future.
• Receive personalized results and learn next best steps.

Grant-Funded Training: How to Make It Work For You

Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 1 North Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Online: Zoom (registration required for link)

Discover how our programs open doors to career growth and skill development through accessible training opportunities. This session will give you a clear overview of the support available and how we guide you toward employment success.

Registration is required for all workshops:

Basic Computer Skills Course

Offered by the Lake County Digital Growth Initiative.

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.

See locations and times https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4930/Digital-Growth-Initiative

Round Lake Public Library 2026 Flyer

North Chicago Public Library 2026 Flyer

The University Center 2026 Flyer

Interested residents can email digitalnavigators@lakecountyil.gov or call Lake County’s Digital Navigators at 847-377-3442 to get more information and register for courses.

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
• Highwood Library & Community Center
• IL Department of Human Services
• Legacy Reentry Foundation
• North Chicago Public Library
• PADS Lake County
• Waukegan Township
• Zion-Benton Public Library

Reskilling leads to a new career

Lake County Workforce Development qualifies individuals for WIOA grant funding for training and employment assistance. This funding aims to equip unemployed and underemployed individuals with essential skills and industry credentials. This success
story showcases how several organizations—Lake County Workforce Development, Illinois Department of Employment Security, and College of Lake County (CLC)—joined forces to assist a resident transition to a medical career.

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://www.lakecountyil.gov/4698/Grant-disclaimer