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Fischer Paper Products Receives 2024 Community Investment Award
At the Lake County Partners 2024 Big Event, Lake County Workforce Development Board Member Josh Fischer and the entire team at Fischer Paper Products were recognized with the 2024 Community Investment Award for their commitment to Lake County and investment in workforce partnerships and the talent pipeline.
2024 Summer Youth Employment Program Application Period Open
The application period for the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program is now open. 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 accepted through April 20, 2024.
DCEO and IMEC Launch Made in Illinois Grant Program to Boost Manufacturing
Governor Pritzker, DCEO, and IMEC have launched $1 million in funding for the Made in Illinois Grant Program. The Made in Illinois program provides up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to small- and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and strategic advancements in manufacturing.
Lake County Workforce Development Board Kicks Off First-of-its-Kind Apprenticeship Training Initiative for Local Youth-Serving Agencies
Supported by FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL), the Lake County Workforce Development Board (LCWDB) is kicking off Illinois’ first-ever Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship (YDPA) training initiative.
Lake County Businesses Spent $1.2B on Building Projects the Past 5 Years
Lake County Partners President and CEO Kevin Considine said the development of a strong workforce, particularly for 21st-century manufacturing, is due to a partnership with the College of Lake County and Lake County Workforce Development.
Illinois Tops Workforce Development Rankings
For the second consecutive year, Illinois has been named the number one leader for workforce development in the Midwest region. The top ranking highlights the State of Illinois' commitment to expanding access to innovative workforce programs and making critical investments through legislation and programming to reduce barriers to good-paying jobs in order to create a thriving business ecosystem for jobseekers, employees and employers.
New Image, Same Great Service
The Job Center and Lake County Workforce Development will be unveiling a fresh image and a new, comprehensive communications and outreach program for 2024.
Board Member Kevin Considine Named Vice Chair of GCEP
Kevin Considine, Lake County Workforce Development Board Member and President and CEO of Lake County Partners (LCP), has been appointed Vice Chair of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP).
First Statewide Apprenticeship Expo Held in Elgin
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the first Illinois Statewide Apprenticeship Expo was held at Elgin Community College on November 16, 2023. The event convened industry experts from various statewide traditional, non-traditional, and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Board Member Kevin Considine Named Titan 100
Kevin Considine, Lake County Workforce Development Board Member and President and CEO of Lake County Partners (LCP), has been named a TITAN 100 this year, making him one of only 100 CEOs and C-level executives in the Chicago region to receive the honor.