Career Seekers is a program that provides academic and employment assistance to out-of-school youth. We provide members with assistance in achieving academic and employment success through skill-building activities, effective connections with employers, and on-going support. Our members develop leadership skills, learn how to make good decisions and grow as citizens.
Membership is open to youth aged 16-21 who meet federal requirements and Career Seekers eligibility standards. Career Seekers members will be involved in the following activities:
- Opportunities for work experience
- Job shadowing and employment opportunities
- Career decision-making activities
- Assessment of skills, interests, abilities and aptitudes
- Self-awareness exercises
- Basic life skills activities
- Connections with local employers
- Career leadership sessions which develop the "soft skills" that employers demand
- Help in successfully completing high school or GED studies
- Group and Individual instruction to develop academic and occupational skills
- Comprehensive guidance and support from our staff
- Follow-up services for a year after membership ends
What is the cost to join?
Nothing! Career Seekers is completely free!
How do I get signed up?
If you are in the Joliet area please call (815) 280-1517.
If you are in the Bolingbrook/Romeoville area please call (815) 280-1440.
When do I find out if I’m eligible for Career Seekers?
When your application packet is complete, you can expect an answer in about a week.
When can I start participating in the Career Seeker Club activities?
After you are determined eligible, you can meet with an Employment and Training Specialist to establish your personal and career goals and sign up for a variety of Career Seeker Activities.
I heard we can earn up to $1000! How soon can I start earning money?
Career Seeker youth may earn a $50 gift card to Wal-mart after they complete 10 hours of required Career Seeker activities. Members are required to keep a time sheet of these activities and after they accumulate 10 hours of activity, they receive $50. A youth may only earn a maximum of $50 per month. However, it may take a youth longer than 1 month to accumulate 10 hours. No partial stipends may be earned for less than 10 accumulated hours.
Where are you located?
We are located in the Joliet Junior College City Center Campus at 214 N. Ottawa. Joliet, IL. 60432. 5th Floor.
What are your business hours?
We are open Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.