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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Services
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;
Voice
Voice
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.