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August 2019

Job search workshops and career events throughout Lake County   See schedule.

5 Steps to Your Next Job
Learn the latest techniques in job search in this interactive series.
Dates: Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16
Time: 10:00 to 12:00, each day
Location: College of Lake County, building 4, room 424
Reservations: mmueller@lakecountyil.gov or 847.377.3439

Job Fairs

Job & Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
Date: Wednesday, August 7
Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Location: Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Waukegan
Questions: anka.starke@goodwillsew.com

7th Annual Zion Area Job Fair
50+ employers will be present!
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21
Time: 9:30 to 12:30 Veterans receive priority entrance during the first half hour.
Location: Zion Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Drive, Zion
RSVP for the event

North Chicago Job Fair
Date: Friday, Aug. 23
Time: 3:00 to 6:00
Location: North Chicago Firehouse, 1850 Lewis Ave., North Chicago

Additional Events

How to Work a Job Fair Workshop
Learn how to network effectively at a job fair!
Date: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 10:00 to 11:00
Location: Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan

State Employment Workshop
Speakers from IL Central Management Services, Dept. of Human Services, State Treasurer & State Police
Date: August 13
Times: 10:00 to 1:30 OR 1:00 to 2:30
Location: Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan
Reservation required

Construction Works: Powered by the Illinois Tollway
Attend this information session to register for training in the construction industry.
Date: Wednesday, August 14
Time: 3:00 to 4:00
Location: Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
Information: csmith5@lakecountyil.gov

IT Career Lab Information Session
Learn more about no-cost Cisco and Microsoft certification training.
Date: Thursday, August 15
Time: 1:00 to 2:00
Location: Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL
Information: www.itcareerlab.org/

Job Search Lab
Employment service staff will assist you in the computer lab with locating and applying for jobs.  Bring an electronic copy of your resume!
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 2:00 to 3:00
Location: Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL
Information: gustavo.zamora@illinois.gov

Visit the 'Who's Hiring' section of our website to find out about employment opportunities in Lake County!