SER and SERCO provide workforce development and career guidance programs. Services include job readiness, labor market counseling, leadership development, financial coaching, job fairs, interview skill training, and resume development.They specialize in working with customer service retail workers seeking advancement or other employment, as well as individuals looking for a pathway to healthcare-focused job training.

Neopolitan Lighthouse's Economic Development and Employment Project (EDEP) was designed to assist victims of domestic violence in securing and retaining gainful employment, acquiring financial literacy, and receiving referrals to job training services.

Provides career counseling, education, and job-training guidance for individuals looking for employment. Also assists clients with job searches through job listings on its website. Clients can access computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers on-site to apply for jobs. Financial assistance for education and training available for eligible clients. Veterans receive priority of service at the Job Center of Lake County. You may qualify for free training or a paid work experience under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Log into the Virtual Information Session, watch a short video clip, and apply for funding.

Provides information about employment-related resources and services available to persons with disabilities. Supports individuals interested in maintaining gainful employment or employment training. Services Available: - Assistance with finding low- and no-cost pharmaceuticals. - Assistance with finding low cost dental services. - Assistance with applications, scholarships, and certificates. - Reasonable accommodations request trainings. - Individual support. - Research.

Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies. Services include: - Interviewing and resume writing assistance. - Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers. - Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications. - Career counseling.

- Developmental Services and Community Integration: Provides skill training, paid work opportunities, community integration and employment to individuals in order to enhance and maintain their independence in community living. The program provides support, assistance and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. - STARS (Structured Therapeutic Adult Recreation Services) Program: Collaboration between AID and Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. Focuses on active community integration, volunteer work and fitness activities for participants. - Autism Program: Emphasis placed on a specialized curriculum that includes communication skills, social and coping skills, functional life skills, community integration, vocational skills and volunteer opportunities. - Vocational Training: Assistance for individuals in obtaining and maintaining job training through subcontracts or community job sites. - Volunteer Sites: Used for the purpose of community integration as well as skill training. Clients learn social skills and an appreciation of giving back to the community as well as enhancing their vocational skills toward community employment. - Food Service: Trains clients in basic food service skills and positive work behaviors, enhances their independence and prepares them for community employment. Food Service also increases life-long learned skills, daily living skills and vocational skills.

Career services include: - Computer and Internet access. - Job Search and Resume assistance. - Local and national job listings. - Help with on-line job applications. - Career information. - Assistance for veterans and workers with disabilities. - Refugee and immigrant services. - Workshops and basic skills classes. - Assistive Technology–services available to individuals with disabilities.

Career services include: - Computer and Internet access. - Job Search and Resume assistance. - Local and national job listings. - Help with on-line job applications. - Career information. - Assistance for veterans and workers with disabilities. - Refugee and immigrant services. - Workshops and basic skills classes. - Assistive Technology–services available to individuals with disabilities.

Provides an array of employment opportunities, job training and counseling, and related career services to central Illinois residents. Goodwill provides programs that develop those skills, job search assistance, and personal improvement. Services (available both in person and online) include: - Resume writing and cover letters. - Interview skills. - Filling out employment applications. - Communication skills. - Career development and advancement. - Computer skills and training. - Skills to Succeed Academy - 42 hour interactive online course that teaches skills for finding and keeping a job.

Links qualified job seekers with Illinois employers. An array of career guidance services are available to meet the job seekers' needs including: -additional training/education. -an employment Resource Room. -employment listings. -career development publications. -professional career advice. -resume workshopping. -portfolio creation.

Financial assistance for education and training so that individuals can re-enter the workforce in jobs that will allow them to financially support themselves and their families. Designed to train people in short-term certificate or associates degree programs that will make them more marketable for occupations that are in high growth within the local area.

SER and SERCO provide workforce development and career guidance programs. Services include job readiness, labor market counseling, leadership development, financial coaching, job fairs, interview skill training, and resume development.They specialize in working with customer service retail workers seeking advancement or other employment, as well as individuals looking for a pathway to healthcare-focused job training.

Provides an array of employment opportunities, job training and counseling, and related career services to central Illinois residents. Goodwill provides programs that develop those skills, job search assistance, and personal improvement. Services (available both in person and online) include: - Resume writing and cover letters. - Interview skills. - Filling out employment applications. - Communication skills. - Career development and advancement. - Computer skills and training. - Skills to Succeed Academy - 42 hour interactive online course that teaches skills for finding and keeping a job.

Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies. Services include: - Interviewing and resume writing assistance. - Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers. - Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications. - Career counseling.

Workforce Services provided by the Southwestern Illinois workNet Center include: - Job search and placement assistance. - Access to job listings of companies in Southwestern Illinois or throughout the region and state. - Basic assessment of skills and needs. - Follow-up help in seeking a job. - Career assessment. - Creating resumes. - Job search workshops. - Apprenticeship information. - Trade adjustment assistance.

Adult Services and Dislocated Worker Services include: Referral to other appropriate agencies and services, comprehensive assessments and development of Individual Employment Plans, career planning, job readiness training, occupational skills training, vocational training (up to a maximum of two years), on-the-job training, customized training, incumbent worker training, support services during training, and follow up services. Job Search Assistance - Workshops; individual assistance; access to resource room with Internet accessible computers for job search-related purposes including searching job search websites, filing for unemployment, completing on-line employment applications, preparing/updating resumes; access to Assistive Technology for job search-related purposes for persons with disabilities.

Provides services to help job seekers reach their career goals and find employment. Career services include: - Career coaching. - Job search assistance. Education/Training services include: - College training. - Workforce training. - Referrals (GED, ESL, financial literacy, food stamp, medical cards, child care, legal assistance, etc.)

Offers comprehensive workforce services that include, but are not limited to: - Job seeker services (resume, job search, and labor market information assistance). - Overcoming barriers to employment. - Health and mental health services. - Adult education. - Youth, senior, and Veteran services. - Child care assistance. - Job training and internships.

Provides staff-assisted core services such as job search assistance, resume and interview assistance, local job listings assistance, job seeking skills workshops, and career planning. Provides intensive services such as comprehensive assessment, full development of an individual employment plan, counseling and case management, and career and academic testing for those who are unable to obtain or retain employment that leads to self-sufficiency. Training opportunities may be available as well.

Provides vocational services to help people with disabilities find and keep jobs for which they are qualified. Job Development and Placement - With a consumer's skills and preferences in mind, staff and consumers negotiate with potential employers to secure job opportunities in areas where the consumer is likely to be most successful. With each match, both the employer and their new employee continue to receive supportive services to maximize the benefits each contributes to each other. On-The-Job Training - Help individuals who have limited or no work previous work experience acquire marketable job and transition skills. Short-term training is provided in actual work settings in order to provide a realistic work experience. Supported Employment Services - Job-specific training and support, both on and off the job, is provided to assist consumers in developing the specific skills needed to successfully maintain the job of their choice. Services are gradually withdrawn to allow the greatest level of independence.

StreetWise exists to elevate marginalized voices and provide opportunities for individuals to earn an income with dignity. Anyone who wants to work has the opportunity to move out of a crisis. It specializes in assisting individuals who are homeless, justice-involved, receiving disability, or veterans, who have employment gaps and other barriers to stable work.

Breakthrough's Community Economic Development program provides education, work experience, and supportive services so that individuals increase skills, gain and retain employment, and access to resources and opportunities. Located on the 2nd floor of the Breakthrough Women's Center.

Employment services to individuals with disabilities and those who are low income

Provides career guidance services for residents of Lake County, including: - Career counseling - Education and job-training guidance - Financial aid for education and training - Personalized career plans - Job search assistance through internet job listings - Referrals to partner organizations Also provides computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers to communicate interest to employers. For a calendar of Job Center Recruitment Events visit : https://www.lakecountyil.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=25,23

The center provides a variety of services for job seekers, including: - Career Counseling - Education and Job-Training Guidance - Financial aid for education and training - Personalized career plans - Unemployment insurance services - America's Job Bank and other Internet job listings - Referrals to partner organizations. In addition, staff can help client develop his or her resume, write a cover letter to an employer, and sharpen interviewing skills. Clients can also use the IETC as they look for a job and provides computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers to help clients communicate their interest to potential employers.