If you want to find training for a career, are looking for a job, or need help with school the Workforce Development Division of Kane County wants to HELP YOU find the right opportunity to get started!

If you are between the ages of 16-24 and are a resident of Kane, DeKalb or Kendall County, call one of our partners today for next steps on getting started!

Help is Available
For SCHOOL/EDUCATION ...
School scholarships
Discover your basic academic skill levels and receive help to further improve
Attend tutoring or remedial classes
GED Prep & Attainment
College visits
Credentials/Certificates you need to get hired

For your CAREER ...
*Try Paid Work Experience, an internship, job shadowing, or apprenticeship
*Discover your career interests
*Learn job search tips and techniques
*Resume help
*Learn how to complete job applications
*Practice interviewing techniques before it counts!
*Learn basic work requirements
*Visit local hiring employers
*Hear what employers want from workers
*Labor market information: understanding what hot jobs pay & require

For your FUTURE ...
*Assistance with your transportation to work or school, or help with Child Care while in school
*Someone to listen and help guide you in the right direction
*Learn to lead and manage life skills
*Get involved in your Community
*Budgeting instruction and financial literacy assistance
*Find continuing educational support

YOU Can Start TODAY!
Find the right opportunity for YOU at one of the providers below.

Business & Career Services Inc. - Explore careers in Manufacturing; Visit local manufacturers, Get paid as an Intern; Obtain OSHA Certification

Elgin Community College - GED Prep; School Scholarships; Paid Work Experience; Career Counseling; Helping finding a Job.

Quad County Urban League - Paid Work Experience; Job Search Assistance; Basic Computer Training & Certification; High School Credit Recovery; FAFSA help.

Kishwaukee College – Personal and Career Counseling; Financial Support; School Scholarships; Paid Work Experience; Managing Life Skills; Employment Readiness Training. Click here for Youth Service Program Brochure.

Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education - GED Preparation and Tutoring; Paid Work Experience; School Scholarships; Career Guidance and Counseling; Managing Life Skills; Job Search Assistance.

Waubonsee Community College - Scholarships for Occupational Training; Academic Tutoring for Reading and Math; Job Search Workshops and Assistance.