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Ashannti Ross Recognized as Workforce Development Hero
As part of Workforce Development Month, Ashannti Ross has been recognized as a Workforce Development Hero by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) for her contributions and dedication to serving others within the Workforce Development industry.
Lake County Educator Career Fair
Dr. Michael Karner Regional Superintendent of Schools has partnered with the Lake County Workforce Department, and the Job Center of Lake County to host an Educator Career Fair on April 23, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046.
Re-Employment Success Story – Sharhonda Miller
Sharhonda Miller was interviewed for the Re-Employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program on 2/09/2022, with IDES Program Representative, Gus Zamora. She started her new job on 2/22/2022. Learn more about her story and the process she went through to successfully get hired.
Summer Youth Employment Program 2022 – Application Period Now Open
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Mutual Aid Fund will provide one-time emergency grants of $500 to more than 100 individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes individuals or families who are living in shelters, living outside, or temporarily staying with family and friends.
ComEd Encourages Illinois Students to Apply for College Scholarships of Up to $10,000 Each
ComEd today launched its Future of Energy program, which will provide up to $250,000 in scholarships for women and minorities pursuing STEM degrees in college. Today through March 28, 2022, students in Illinois can apply for the scholarship program, which will provide financial assistance awards of up to $10,000 and a chance to intern with ComEd.
Lake County Workforce Development Appoints Medline Human Resources Vice President Sandie Tran to Board of Directors
Ms. Sandie Tran, Human Resources Vice President at Medline, has been appointed to the Lake County Workforce Development Board of Directors. In this role, Ms. Tran will assist the Workforce Board in its collaboration with key partners and stakeholders to lead performance-driven and innovative strategies that develop, align and integrate the region and local area’s job-driven workforce development system.
Emergency Grants for Families Experiencing Homelessness
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Mutual Aid Fund will provide one-time emergency grants of $500 to more than 100 individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes individuals or families who are living in shelters, living outside, or temporarily staying with family and friends.
New Resources Available for Adult Education Instructors and Students
As a result of intentional partner integration meetings, the College of Lake County, Dist. 113, and Dist. 120, all key Adult Education partners of the Job Center, recently participated in the creation of two informational videos: an introductory tour of the Job Center, and a guide to job interviews customized for ESL students.
Board and Committee Members Complete ILI Workshops in Support of Continued Equity Efforts
The Lake County Workforce Development Board, in support of its key imperative of creating a culture of equitable prosperity, has successfully hosted a series of extensive, in-depth diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training opportunities for board and committee members via a series of Inclusive Leadership Institute (ILI) workshops.
2021 Illinois Workforce Partnership Awards Recognition eMagazine
The 2021 Illinois Workforce Partnership Awards Recognition eMagazine is out! This magazine highlights the imperative work of workforce development professionals in Lake County and across the state of Illinois.