Summer youth job applications due:

The deadline for submitting an application for the Lake County Board's Summer Youth Employment Program is Friday, Feb. 28. This program offers youth ages 14 to 18 (or 14-22 with an Individualized Education Plan) the opportunity for a paid, part-time work experience during the summer. Youth are matched with local public or nonprofit worksites and gain valuable experience while earning a pay check. Applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program are available online or at the Lake County Job Center, 1 North Genesee St., Waukegan. For information, visit www.lakecountyjobcenter.com.