Explore Our Impact This Year!
2025 was a historic year for YouthBuild Lake County. From securing our permanent home to expanding programs that empower young people across Lake County, this year marked a major step forward for our mission.
Explore our 2025 Annual Report to see the highlights, success stories, and milestones that made this year truly unforgettable.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide underserved young adults with the education, training, and life skills necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better future.
Further Your Education
Complete your high school diploma and/or enroll in college or a vocational school.
Find Your Career Path
From construction to healthcare, we offer a variety of in-demand career pathways. Our staff is dedicated to your success and will help you find what’s right for you.
Be a Leader
We encourage giving back to your community through construction and community service. Be empowered today, so you can be a leader tomorrow.
Invest in Your Wellness
We know social and emotional wellbeing are important to overall success. Our team is ready to provide you with the resources you need to thrive from the inside out.
Develop New Skills
Learn how to network and present yourself professionally – it’s essential to building a better future. With the right tools under your belt, you can achieve your goals and make your dreams come true.
YouthBuild’s Success Stories
Ashley
“I was always the quiet girl, but the program helped me crack out of my shell and become a leader.”” - Ashley, Class of 2024 My life before YouthBuild was very difficult and overall not well. I was a completely different person before I attended YouthBuild. I hit rock bottom and felt like I was stuck there,”Ashley reflects on her life before joining YouthBuild Lake County. Coming from a challenging...
Chelsey
"YouthBuild really helped me build connections and taught me the importance of networking. I used to have a hard time talking to people but the staff helped me get comfortable with myself and with having conversations.” - Chelsey, Class of 2018 Chelsey was falling behind in school before she found YouthBuild. “It was the end of junior year but I was still considered a sophomore. I knew I wasn’t going to be...
Partners
The US Department of Labor funds YBLC’s YouthBuild program through a YouthBuild Grant. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the US Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner. YouthBuild Lake County is an equal opportunity agency.
YBLC is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). ISBE administers public education in the state of Illinois.