Youth Employment Programs | YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (YCC) - YouthBuild
1020 West Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087
Eligibility
Youth (age 16-24 years)
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
847-623-0900
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
None
Application process
Apply online or call
Documents Required:
Photo identification
Social Security card
Birth certificate
Income information
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Offers a paid work experience program for youth. Participants earn a stipend while gaining work experience in the construction trade. Prepares youth for the workforce with the following services:
Construction training and certification
Information Technology training and certifications
GED and college preparation services
Career development
Therapy
Life skills classes
Case management
Also provides $1500 education award to participants who complete 300 hours of service. (NOTE: This benefit is provided by AmeriCorps, and is embedded into the YouthBuild program.)
Date of Last Formal Update
01/27/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS YCC
Center that provides education and vocation services and opportunities