Explore Our Impact This Year!
Take a closer look at how YouthBuild Lake County has empowered youth and transformed our community this year. Check out our 2024 Annual Report to see the highlights, success stories, and milestones that made this year extraordinary!
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
Fernando
"YouthBuild showed me a support system and that there are people out there beside your own family that will motivate you and help push you in the right direction." - Fernando, Class of 2020 Fernando wanted to make a change in his life before he applied to YouthBuild. “I did not have my high school diploma and there were a lot of events that happened in a row that made me realize I could easily be...
Steve Blinderman
“Blinderman Construction has been an enthusiastic Employer-Partner of Youth Build Lake County for many years. We have found our YBLC hires to be grateful for the opportunity and highly motivated. Seeing them become part of our permanent crew is our ultimate reward. The benefit to these young adults is profound.” -Steve Blinderman, CEO of Blinderman
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.