Partnerships: Prepare Job Seekers for Success

The Lake County Job Center is supported by a network of community organizations that assist individuals in finding meaningful employment while providing a range of resources. Alice’s story highlights how three of these organizations helped her secure a new job swiftly following a layoff.

Training and Perseverance Lead to a Career Change

Jasmin, a Psychology graduate, faced financial hardship after losing her job due to pandemic-related downsizing. Struggling with multiple part-time jobs, she sought a career change and enrolled in a Medical Assistant program at State Career College in April 2023. 

Empowering Older Workers: Community Organizations Boost Workforce Skills

Dalonda transitioned from a manufacturing job to a position as a Benefits Access Clerk with Waukegan Township.  Along the way, she worked with multiple community organizations in Lake County, completing her high school equivalency…

Career Transition for Military Veterans

The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to meet their employment goals. OBTT provides employment preparation…

Transition to a Career in Healthcare

Jose Juan first met representatives from Lake County Workforce Development when his employer announced a plant closure. At that point, Jose Juan had spent more than 10 years in production, but he wanted a job that would allow him to use his people skills. After researching and …

Empowering Older Workers: Community Organizations Boost Workforce Skills

Dalonda transitioned from a manufacturing job to a position as a Benefits Access Clerk with Waukegan Township.  Along the way, she worked with multiple community organizations in Lake County, completing her high school equivalency …

Success Landing a Federal Job

Melissa is an Administrative Support Assistant / Central Scheduler for the Department of the Navy. She credits the Workforce Development staff for being there for her through several layoffs. Read her story.

Transition with Confidence

Fernando, an experienced Electrician’s Mate with 23 years in the Navy, joined Lake County Public Works as a SkillBridge intern to pursue post-retirement career aspirations in Lake County. Fernando’s successful transition to a Maintenance Technician at AbbVie while pursuing further education shows the benefits of the…

On the Road to Success

Lake County Workforce Development worked with hundreds of individuals who lost employment due to the pandemic. Specialized grants from the U.S. Department of Labor enabled Workforce Development to assist impacted workers.  As a laid-off worker,  Terron used this grant opportunity to complete…