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November 2026

Union Trades 101: Apprenticeships, Careers & Opportunities

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Warren Newport Public Library (224 N OPlaine Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031)

Meet with local trade union representatives who are eager to connect job
seekers with apprenticeship opportunities. Hear from a panel of professionals
who will share their insights into careers in the trades, local trade unions, hiring
processes, and the benefits of joining a union. Understand what skills are
needed to enter the union trades

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.

Job Search Workshops

The following workshops are being offered during the upcoming month:

Registration is required for all workshops:

Resume Ready: Crafting A Career Story That Stands Out

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Aspen Drive Library (701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061)

Online: Zoom (registration required for link)

Strong Steps: Turning Passion into Profession

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 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.

A link to the survey will be sent to you when you register for the event.

Búsqueda de Empleo Preparada para el Futuro

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Round Lake Area Public Library (906 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL 60073)

Un mercado laboral que cambia muy rápido requiere una búsqueda de empleo clara y segura. El contenido explica cómo enfocar tu búsqueda, mejorar tus contactos y aprovechar ferias de empleo. También incluye herramientas simples para organizar solicitudes y seguimientos. Además, explica cómo buscar trabajos en línea: entrar a sitios de empleo, usar palabras clave, leer bien las vacantes y enviar tu currículum en los formularios.

Financial Literacy

Lake County Housing Authority presents financial literacy workshops each month.

• What is the Purpose of a Home Inspection?
• The Closing Documents De-Mystified

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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. We can help you customize your resume, learn about growing businesses in your area, and connect with grant funded training, and apply for CEJA opportunities. View the calendar to learn more about locations. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served.

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

Career transition success with training

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. Anna’s career journey demonstrates how the collaborative efforts of Lake County Workforce Development and a local employer can support career transitions and professional growth. She gained valuable, advanced technology skills that are needed to succeed in the era of artificial intelligence.

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