Lake County Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency Program

09/10/2020

Lake County Workforce Development and Abbott is holding a Drive-Thru Hiring Event for a variety of Production Assembly positions. Please see more details below and attached.

Abbott Hiring Event
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2020
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Cristo Rey St. Martin High School
Address: 3106 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085

02/09/2020

Thank you to those participants who attended the FSS Quarterly Meeting this past Saturday. The topic was Interviewing and Resume Building. Lots of good information and discussion.

01/31/2020

Fort those of you looking for affordable internet, please check out the link below.

Internet from Comcast brings affordable, high-speed Internet to low-income households so you can have greater access to homework, job opportunities, healthcare and benefits, education resources, and more.

01/29/2020

2nd Annual Pop Up Prom Shoppe
When & Where:
Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
College of Lake County
Auditorium and Conference Center
This event is sponsored by Mother’s Trust

01/21/2020

The Erie Healthreach newsletter included an announcement regarding an opportunity to train as a Medical Assistant. Individuals who agree to work for Erie after the training may have the tuition costs waived. See details below.
Applications must be received by January 31. https://eriefamilyhealth.org/nimaa

01/21/2020

Become a Census Worker and Help Our Community
• Hours are flexible
• Pay is excellent
• The work is important
Due to exceptional need, non-citizens with language skills other than English are also invited to apply. The application is online and takes 30 minutes. Please consider applying or pass along to others who may be interested. Learn more and apply today at 2020census.gov/jobs, 1-855-JOB-2020.

The Erie Healthreach newsletter included an announcement regarding an opportunity to train as a Medical Assistant. Individuals who agree to work for Erie after the training may have the tuition costs waived. See details below.
Applications must be received by January 31. https://eriefamilyhealth.org/nimaa

01/10/2020

FYI...

SASR (Set and Service Resources) will recruit at the Job Center of Lake County (1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan) on Friday, Jan. 10 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Recruitment information is posted here: http://lakecountyil.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=8341
They are hiring for Merchandisers for a 3 month project beginning Jan. 22. Positions will be in Waukegan and will be 3rd shift. They are also hiring part-time flex Merchandisers.

01/08/2020

Hello Zion FSS participants! Please note the upcoming annual job fair...this is a free event!

Is a new job in your future for the New Year? Mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and head on over to the job fair hosted by the Zion Benton Public Library in partnership with the Job Center of Lake County. Meet nearby Lake County area employers who are looking to hire and fill job vacancies. A photographer will be on hand to provide free professional headshots to job seekers.

11/08/2019

For those of you interested in returning to school, or you have a high school senior who will be preparing for college next fall - this post is for you! The College of Lake County is hosting a FAFSA Open House.

November 14th the FAFSA Open House will be held in the afternoon at the South Lake Campus and November 18th the FAFSA Open House will be held in the afternoon at the Lakeshore Campus.The FAFSA Open Houses will be held in the computer lab at both campuses. Please see the flyer for more information.

Don't lose out on registering for school because you don't have financial aid!

11/04/2019

Do you dread the thought of the holiday season? This can be a difficult time of year for most people. It can be both financially and emotionally stressful - this in turn can lead to feelings of sadness, depression or just feeling "blue".

Join us this Thursday November 7th from 5 - 7 PM at the Lake County Housing Authority in Grayslake for the next FSS Quarterly Meeting. The topic is "How to Survive the Hoiiday Blues Financially & Emotionally".

See the flyer below for more information. Light snacks will be provided. Please let your FSS Manager know if you plan on attending. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!