County Board Chair Deborah Conroy and Economic Development Committee Chair Lynn LaPlante presented a proclamation on Tuesday recognizing September as Workforce Development Month to Lisa Schvach, Administrator of workNet DuPage; Jane Clark, Chair of the DuPage County Workforce Innovation Board; Anne Lesko, a former client of workNet DuPage; and staff from workNet DuPage.
DuPage County
Government Administration
Wheaton, IL 7,381 followers
We provide exemplary services in a sustainable manner, creating a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.
About us
DuPage County is a hub of economic vitality, features expansive natural spaces, delivers high-quality services, and prides itself on being a place where all can thrive. The County provides exemplary services in a financially sustainable manner to make our County a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. DuPage County is the second-largest county in Illinois with more than 930,000 residents. DuPage is a major employment center for northeastern Illinois, home to 630,000 jobs, 90,000 businesses, seven hospitals, two national laboratories, 18 institutions of higher education, 300 miles of bikeways, and 23,000 acres of forest preserve property. Core county government services include the provision of: public safety/sheriff’s office and the operation of the county jail; administration of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, the second-largest court system in the state; construction and maintenance of the County highway and trails system; delivery of public health, environmental health, mental health care, and substance use prevention; assistance with food, emergency shelter, utilities, and transportation services to residents in need; programs for seniors, including adult protective services; flood control and stormwater management; job training and job search support; water and sewer services; building and permitting; zoning enforcement; administration of countywide elections; operation of the County nursing home; emergency management and emergency preparedness; and operation of the County animal shelter. DuPage County continues to receive a AAA Bond Rating from two major credit rating agencies. County government also accounts for 2% of the average property tax bill.
- Website
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http://www.dupagecounty.gov
External link for DuPage County
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wheaton, IL
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1839
- Specialties
- public safety, court administration, highway maintenance, public and mental health, assisting residents in need, stormwater management, adult protective services, building, zoning, and permitting, job training, election administration, emergency preparedness, and animal welfare
Locations
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Primary
421 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187, US
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505 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187, US
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503 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187, US
Employees at DuPage County
Updates
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Looking to return to the workforce? workNet DuPage, Choose DuPage, and College of DuPage have teamed up to provide free workshops to help jumpstart your career as you return to work. https://lnkd.in/g4HyRNXX
CODNow - Make Your Career Comeback!
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DuPage County and the DuPage County Health Department will host the first Mental Health Summit and Expo on Sept. 7 at the 421 Administration Building. Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy will be the keynote speaker. Space is limited, so register today: https://lnkd.in/gViSMij8
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The DuPage County Board and the DuPage Foundation handed out more than $1 million in grants Tuesday to support 16 local nonprofits in the County.
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DuPage County joins an elite group of fewer than 2 percent of U.S. counties that enjoy a AAA bond rating from all three major rating agencies.
DuPage County Earns AAA Bond Rating from Fitch
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Chair Deborah Conroy announced today that the County has received the highest possible AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings. The Fitch analysis reflected the County's strong financial management; diverse, highly educated workforce; low unemployment rate; limited debt; and healthy reserve levels. DuPage County joins an elite group of fewer than 2 percent of U.S. counties that enjoy a AAA bond rating from all three major rating agencies.
DuPage County Earns AAA Bond Rating from Fitch
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More than 80 service agencies and community organizations will be in attendance for the County's sixth annual Veterans Resource Fair.
DuPage County Recorder, Veterans Assistance Commission to Host Resource Fair
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DuPage County will host its sixth annual Veterans Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21. Details:
DuPage County Recorder, Veterans Assistance Commission to Host Resource Fair
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DuPage County has received a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association, the highest form of recognition in government budgeting.
DuPage County Wins Distinguished Budget Award
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Extreme heat is on the way. 211 DuPage has a list of cooling centers available around the County. If you or someone you know needs a cooling center, check out the 211 website: https://211dupage.gov/
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