YouthBuild Lake County

Individual and Family ServicesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees

YouthBuild Lake County is a nonprofit organization based in North Chicago, Illinois, serving Lake County. As a National Affiliate of YouthBuild USA and an AmeriCorps program, it works within the individual and family services sector to support at-risk youth through education and job training. Its mission is to empower young adults with the schooling and skills needed to obtain employment and build a more stable future, offering a broad slate of services that includes academic skill development, diploma attainment, leadership and mentoring, green construction training, life skills coaching, counseling, community service, career exploration, job readiness, post-secondary initiatives, placement, and follow-up support.

The organization targets local youth in Lake County who face barriers to education and work, with programming designed to develop valuable skills and create clear pathways to further education or employment. Operating as part of a national network, YBLC situates itself within the broader field of individual and family services and supports youth development through structured programming and practical experience.

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