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Waukegan - Summer Youth Employment 2026

Job Fair
This popular program, funded by the Lake County Board, will provide meaningful work experiences in various worksites for approximately 175 young people this summer. Applications will be available from March 1, 2026 to April 15, 2026, on the Job Center of Lake County website at jobcenterlakecounty.com Program Details To qualify for employment, youth must: Live in Lake County, Illinois Be age 14 to 18 (by April 15) OR age 14 to 22 with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Attend middle school or high school Receive free or reduced-price lunch OR meet low-income guidelines OR from a single-parent household.
Monday, March 2, 2026
08:30 AM to 05:00 PM CST
Job Center of Lake County
  • 1 N Genesee St
  • Waukegan, IL 60085