ELEVATE PROGRAM | WORKFORCE CONNECTION, THE

Provides assistance to out-of-school youth who are overcoming barriers to employment that might include lacking skills to obtain high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate, low income, homelessness, involvement with the judicial system, transportation barriers.

Participants spend half their time in academic programming and half in learning skills in construction or urban agriculture, including building or rehabilitating housing for low-income families.

Leadership development involves classes, activities, and leadership positions within the organization, providing a foundation for preparing youth to play important roles in their communities.

Please attend the on-line orientation and fill out the on-line application or call.

Orientation Link:
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Date of Last Formal Update

05/30/2025

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Physical Address

210 West Spring Street, Freeport, IL 61032

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Application process

Attend the on-line orientation and fill out the on-line application or call

Fee

None

Required documents

Valid photo ID with current address, Social Security card, Household pay stubs if not receiving SNAP, SSI or TANF

Eligibility

Open to ages of 16-24

Languages

English

Service area

Boone County, Illinois Winnebago County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois

Agency info

WORKFORCE CONNECTION, THE

Workforce development services.