Career Solutions Newsletter
Customized for Job Seekers
Career Solutions is a monthly e-newsletter from the Job Center of Lake County, providing the latest job resources, workforce updates, and career opportunities.
February 2026 Newsletter
Grant-Funded Training: How To Make It Work For You
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. Mark your calendar for February 24, 2026.
In this session, you will learn:
- How federal and state grants can help cover tuition costs
- Which growing industries and careers are supported by these grants
- What steps are involved in applying and getting started
- Learn more about our team of career specialists and how they support your success
January 2026
State of the Workforce & Economy
This workshop offers a clear look at Lake County’s economic health, labor market trends, and the skills shaping today’s workforce. Participants will hear insights from business leaders, workforce experts, local chambers, and economic development partners about emerging opportunities and the…
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…
November 2025
Upskilling Transforms Healthcare Career
Lake County Workforce Development qualifies individuals for WIOA grant funding for training and employment assistance, empowering job seekers to pursue training in high-demand, high-wage fields such as healthcare. This funding aims to equip unemployed and underemployed individuals with…
October 2025
Introduction to the data.census.gov Tool
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…
September 2025
Workforce Readiness Skills Leads to a Career
Lake County Workforce Development received a supplemental grant to serve immigrants in 2024, enabling Workforce Development to hire contingent workers who would travel to strategic sites in Lake County that intentionally serve the immigrant population. One of those sites was the Highwood Library & Community…
August 2025
CEJA Waukegan Workforce Hub
llinois 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…
July 2025
Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
Tiara, a dedicated parent and community leader with extensive experience working for non-profit organizations, experienced an unexpected job loss last year. She received unemployment benefits for six months but then spent three months without any income. Facing challenges in providing for her family …
June 2025
Empowered Through Training: From Delivery Driver to Certified Driver
Lake County Workforce Development qualifies individuals for WIOA grant funding for training and employment assistance, empowering job seekers to pursue training in high-demand, high-wage fields. This funding aims to equip unemployed and underemployed …
May 2025
Successful Career Path in Urban Forestry
Job Center partner organizations can deliver life-changing results through integrated services. Steven’s story illustrates how he benefited from training and services offered by Youth Conservation Corps, Americorps, Lake County Workforce Development, and the College of Lake County.
April 2025
Summer Youth Employment Program
This popular program, funded by the Lake County Board, will provide meaningful work experiences in various worksites for approximately 175 young people this summer. Applications will be available from Saturday, March 1 to Tuesday, April 15, on the Job Center website at …
March 2025
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
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February 2025
Success Story: Career Readiness for Veterans and Spouses
The Lake County Job Center in collaboration with the Department of Labor’s Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program supports veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses with career readiness skills.