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June 2026

Hire Lake County Round Lake Beach Job Fair

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Veterans early access at 10:30 AM)
Location: 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet with top employers at the Round Lake Beach Civic Center Job Fair.

• On-the-spot interviews
• Networking opportunities
• A wide range of industries and job roles

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Job Search Workshops

The following workshops are being offered during the upcoming month:

Future Ready Job Search: Strategy, Tools, and Technology (Online)

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom

Strong Steps: Turning Passion into Profession (In-person)

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: 1 North Genesee Street, 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.

Resume Ready: Crafting A Career Story That Stands Out (Online)

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom

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. 

Registration is required for all workshops:

From Paraprofessional to Teacher

To help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Lake County, the Workforce Development Board partnered with BloomBoard to create a teacher apprenticeship program for current paraprofessionals employed in local school districts. The program allows participants to work full-time while attending school full-time, enabling them to earn their teaching credentials and degrees in three years or less.

Currently, 29 paraprofessionals from Beach Park District 3, Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, and Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 are enrolled and expected to complete their credentials by 2028. The Workforce Development Board supports participating school districts by reimbursing a portion of the tuition costs for each apprentice’s degree pathway.

This innovative program creates benefits across the community by helping school districts build a stronger teacher pipeline, providing paraprofessionals with affordable career advancement opportunities, and supporting students through increased access to qualified educators. The initiative also strengthens the local economy by investing in workforce development and long-term educational success.

Learn more in this video clip From Paraprofessional to Teacher

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

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.

Financial Literacy

Lake County Housing Authority presents financial literacy workshops each month.

• Renting vs Owning: Which is Better for ME?
• What DOES a Real Estate Agent Do?

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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
• 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

Lake County Workforce Development will pause all Virtual Information Sessions and Pre‑Screening activities in June. During this time, we will not accept new applications for grant-funded training, CEJA, and paid work experiences.

This temporary pause supports system upgrades as Illinois moves to a new statewide intake system. We remain available to assist with your job search. Please visit our calendar for upcoming events and resource library.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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