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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.
Governor Pritzker Appoints Dr. Andrew Warrington Interim Business Chair of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board
Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Andrew Warrington as the Interim Business Chair of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB), following the recent retirement of John Rico, President and CEO of Rico Enterprises.
Laser Precision Receives National Youth Employer of the Year Award
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) announced today that Laser Precision has been named the 2023 Youth Employer of the Year. The organization will be recognized during an awards ceremony at NAWDP’s 2023 Youth Symposium on November 6, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
IWP 2023 Workforce Development Award Winners Announced
At the Illinois Workforce Partnership 2023 Awards Luncheon, nominees from Local Workforce Innovation Area #1 (Lake County) received special recognition. With Lake County Workforce Development and Job Center of Lake County staff in attendance, three local nominees (Shaquita Banks, Domeny Tool & Stamping Company, and Give Me TEN) were recognized alongside nominees from across the State of Illinois.