WORKFORCE

Lake County’s continued prosperity and future success is directly linked to the people and skills that are available to local companies, which is why we work closely with local partners under the umbrella of the Workforce Ecosystem to make talent access a competitive advantage in Lake County. Businesses benefit from the size and diversity of the local labor pool, which boasts of a wide range of races, ethnicities and languages. Lake County Partners is committed to working with the community to promote a safe, fair and inclusive home in which people of all backgrounds can comfortably work.

Workforce Ecosystem
Lake County
Partners
College of
Lake County
CLC Business
Solutions
University Center
of Lake County
High
Schools
Lake County
Tech Campus
Lake County
Workforce
Development

Top Talent from Every Angle.

Exceptional Education

Nearly 46% of residents have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, which is 13% more than the national average.

Strength in Diversity

Workforce partners are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures that protect and represent Lake County's rich cultural heritage.

In-Demand Skills

Each year, students complete award-winning career programs and graduate with in-demand skills. Countless opportunities provide ongoing training and certifications.

Easy Access

A tight-knit system of commuter transportation options makes it easy for businesses to draw talent from across the region and tap into Chicago’s workforce.

Top-Ranking Schools

Local private, special education and charter schools consistently rank among the top in the nation, with nearly 60% of local high school students attending a nationally-recognized school.

Talent Pipeline

The Workforce Ecosystem plugs businesses into the resources offered at educational institutions like the College of Lake County, where 40% of the majors offered directly correlate with Lake County’s most in-demand jobs.

Let’s Connect.

We are skilled at quickly assessing your business needs and making sure that you have what you need to succeed. Connect with us, and we’ll be happy to get to work with you.
Please select an area of interest:
Business Relocation
Business Expansion
Get Involved
Other
  • Hidden