Lake County Workforce Development
We're located at the Job Center of Lake County (an Illinois workNet center) in both Waukegan and Grayslake.   
Workforce Development serves businesses, adult jobseekers and youth with a variety of career and training opportunities.

Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Lake County Workforce Development can pay for qualified jobseekers to attend short-term training to enhance their wage and career possibilities.  We individualize training to the customer.  Click here to find out more. 

The Job Center of Lake County also offers jobseekers a range of free services including:

• Job search workshops--see calendar of events
• A resource room including computers with internet access for jobseekers
• Job leads and onsite recruitment--see Who's Hiring in Lake County
• A video library with helpful tips and advice
• A monthly "Career Solution" email regarding employment leads and events in Lake County - Sign Up for our E-List email

Workforce Development has combined under the "umbrella" of the Job Center of Lake County to provide these valuable services to employers:

Recruiting & Personnel - find the best available workers for your specific needs 
Training & Education - increase employee productivity
Financial Services- help your business grow
Business Services- improve the efficiency of your operation

Email the business service team at jobcenter@lakecountyil.gov for more information!

Youth

Workforce Development has programs for young people including:

 
Workforce Investment Board

The Workforce Investment Board is a business led policy and decision making body created by the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998.  Its mandate is to create a workforce development system that meets the need of employers for qualified workers and by expanding employment opportunities for residents of Lake County.  The Board has also become a key player in the economic growth and competitiveness of our local area and the region by focusing on establishing and promoting workforce development policies and systems that improve the economic life of the Lake County community.