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.
June 2026 Newsletter
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
May 2026
Apprenticeship Job Fair
The Manufacturing Alliance, Lake County Workforce Development and the McHenry County Workforce Network are partnering to offer employers an opportunity to recruit apprentices. Join us May 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Veterans early access at 10:30 AM), at Advanced Technology Center (7735 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031)…
April 2026
Spring Job Fair
Connect with local employers and career resources in various industries including: Healthcare, Transportation, and Government. Join us on April 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at Waukegan Field House (800 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085)…
March 2026
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 March 1 to April 15 on the Job Center website at lakecountyjobcenter.com…
February 2026
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…
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 …