Explore Our Impact This Year!
Take a closer look at how YouthBuild Lake County has empowered youth and transformed our community this year. Check out our 2024 Annual Report to see the highlights, success stories, and milestones that made this year extraordinary!
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide underserved young adults with the education, training, and life skills necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better future.
— Further Your Education
Complete your high school diploma and/or enroll in college or a vocational school.
— Find Your Career Path
From construction to healthcare, we offer a variety of in-demand career pathways. Our staff is dedicated to your success and will help you find what’s right for you.
— Be a Leader
We encourage giving back to your community through construction and community service. Be empowered today, so you can be a leader tomorrow.
— Invest in Your Wellness
We know social and emotional wellbeing are important to overall success. Our team is ready to provide you with the resources you need to thrive from the inside out.
— Develop New Skills
Learn how to network and present yourself professionally – it’s essential to building a better future. With the right tools under your belt, you can achieve your goals and make your dreams come true.
YouthBuild’s Success Stories
Ashley
“I was always the quiet girl, but the program helped me crack out of my shell and become a leader.”” - Ashley, Class of 2024 My life before YouthBuild was very difficult and overall not well. I was a completely different person before I attended YouthBuild. I hit rock bottom and felt like I was stuck there,”Ashley reflects on her life before joining YouthBuild Lake County. Coming from a challenging...
Jose
"YouthBuild taught me how to be motivated and stay motivated. They taught me how to hold myself accountable and taught me a sense of professionalism and how to be prepared for the real world." - Jose, Class of 2019 Jose was trying to find himself before he came to YouthBuild Lake County. He had graduated high school but had no job and no stability in his life. “I started to...
Partners
The US Department of Labor funds YBLC’s YouthBuild program through a YouthBuild Grant. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the US Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner. YouthBuild Lake County is an equal opportunity agency.
YBLC is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). ISBE administers public education in the state of Illinois.