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
Aaliayah
"YouthBuild prepped me for going back to school. They taught me the importance of professionalism and how to properly conduct an interview." - Aaliayah, Class of 2015 Aaliayah, now 27, was searching for stability in her life before she came to YouthBuild. She had her high school diploma but found herself jumping from job to job. “I had the time to commit to the program. I wasn’t working and knew...
Alan
"I hope my son grows up to be better than I was, and learns from who I am now, not who I was before YouthBuild. If it wasn’t for YouthBuild, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. That’s the truth." - Alan, Class of 2017 Alan had been working for two years as a cart pusher at Menard’s and was searching for something more. He had graduated high school a...
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.