Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers | YOUTHBUILD LAKE COUNTY - YouthBuild

2527 Greenbay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064

Eligibility

Must be low-income youth, ages 16-24 years old, residing in Lake County For the Pre-Apprentice program:

Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or GED

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

847-473-3483

Voice·

Primary Program Phone

Websitehttps://www.youthbuildlakecounty.org

Languages

None

Application process

Visit website to apply Documents Required:

Current Drivers License or State ID
Social Security card
Birth Certificate
Low Income Verification

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Offers education and career development for Lake County youth ages 16-24. Participants receive a stipend while earning a high school diploma. Provides college and career readiness training, and the following supportive services:

Mental health and substance abuse counseling
Food, shelter, and transportation assistance
Childcare assistance
Legal aid
Financial management assistance

Also offers the Pre-Apprenticeship program for young adults who already have a high school diploma. Participants earn a stipend while receiving job training for a career in the construction industry.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/12/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Providing organization

YOUTHBUILD LAKE COUNTY

Center that provides youth education and career training.