Our Mission

Invest in your wellness.

Take control of your academic success.

Learn new skills and put them to use.

Make a difference in your community.

Achieve your career goals.
OUR PROGRAMS
YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM
YouthBuild isn’t like any other path to your high school diploma. We partner with Penn Foster, an accredited online high school, to provide you an opportunity to complete…
CAREER ACCESS PROGRAM
The YouthBuild Career Access program has been designed to assist participants in navigating their next step toward self-sufficiency through employment in…
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YouthBuild Lake County is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) through the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition (IYBC). IYBC works to expand employment and education opportunities for low income or at risk youth by advocating for increased resources, public awareness, and involvement on behalf of youth-serving organizations in Illinois – primarily the YouthBuild programs of Illinois.
