Job Center On The Move

Meet with a Job Center representative one-on-one to work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register.

Job Center on the Move will be available at the following locations …

Success Story: Career Readiness for Veterans and Spouses

The Lake County Job Center in collaboration with the Department of Labor’s Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program supports veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses with career readiness skills.

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.

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…

Workforce Solutions Help IT Professional to Advance

When Marianne was laid off from a position as a Business Analyst, she wanted to strengthen her skill set with additional training.  With the guidance of a Workforce Development Career Specialist, she reviewed training options and decided to train at IT Expert Systems.  

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…

Empowering Service Member to Transition with Confidence

The DOD SkillBridge program provides Active Military Service Members with valuable civilian work experience to bridge the gap between military service and civilian careers. Vina, an Intelligence Analyst in the United States Airforce, utilized this program to intern …

Former Immigrant Sees the Country As a Truck Driver

Davieson travels throughout the United States making deliveries for big box stores. He recommends to other job seekers to research career fields and choose the right training program for your lifestyle. Davieson advised, “Don’t let anything stop you from doing what you…

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.