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​​Workforce Development Division

Youth Services

Need a CAREER or Help with SCHOOL? Your Future Starts HERE!

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.

To view the services available, click on the Organization's link to learn more about what help they can give YOU and who to call to get started.

Not sure where to start? Email Jeanine Niedzwiedz, Administrative Coordinator, for further information at Niedzwiedz​Jeanine@countyofkane.org or call 630-762-2092. Please visit our Kane, Kendall & Dekalb Youth Program ​Facebook page​ and West IL Youth Program Instagram page.

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