Work, Earn & Learn
Career Resources
An opportunity to WORK, EARN and LEARN
while finding a career that’s right for you.
WORK
A full-time 6-month paid internship.
EARN
An opportunity to gain an industry-recognized credential.
LEARN
Training by industry professionals.
What is it?
The WEL program offers an opportunity to gain work experience within a variety career fields, learning new skills with different employers.
Key Benefits
Key Benefits for Participants:
- Develop technical skills needed on the job
- Develop essential soft skills
- Obtain industry-recognized credentials
- Earn a livable wage
Key Benefits for Employers:
- Improve your strategy for hiring a skilled workforce
- Reduce your company’s skills gap
- Increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
- Diversify your workforce
Occupations
- CDL Driver
- Flagger
- Stock Clerk
- Maintenance Technician
- Wall Panel Installer
- Diesel Technician Mechanic
- Independent Living Counselor
- Graphic Designer
Upcoming Work, Earn & Learn Opportunities
TKG Environmental Services Group, LLC
- Info Sessions: April 24th and May 8th
- Start Date: May 28th
- Diesel Technician Mechanic
- $14 per hour
- Earn 1 Industry Credential
Lake County Division of Transportation
- Info Sessions: April 25th and May 6th
- Start Date: May 20th
- CDL Driver / Flagger / Stock Clerk
- $15 per hour
- Earn 5 Industry Credentials
Check back for upcoming dates and info for working with Waukegan Housing Authority, LiLiPi Brands, and NorthPointe Resources.
How to Get Started
Attendance to a WEL program information session is required to be eligible for the program. Check back with us frequently to see when our next WEL program opportunity is available.
Register for a WEL Information Session:
Are you an employer interested in becoming a WEL Program site?
Contact:
Ashannti Ross
[email protected]
847-377-3438
To learn more about these and other in-demand occupations in Lake County visit our Career Paths page.
