Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development


Naperville has many great entrepreneur programs, geared towards helping and developing new businesses and new business owners.


Naper Launch

NaperLaunch, is at business startup center at the Nichols Library. The lineup of programs, events, and workshops at NaperLaunch is set and we’re excited about it. We hope you are, too, and that you’ll find something in that lineup that will be of value to you and your business. Please check out NaperLaunch at www.naperlaunch.org and explore the other business services at Naperville Public Library at www.naperville-lib.org/business. All are welcome to participate in these events and learn how NaperLaunch will meet your needs as an entrepreneur and small business owner.


Community Career Center

The Community Career Center provides a supportive and professional setting where job seekers can conduct an effective and successful job search. In addition, a professional staff of trained volunteers is available for individual consultation to assist job seekers in setting reasonable goals and implementing strategies that meet their specific needs. Perhaps the most unique feature about the Center is the one-on-one appointments. Which include: resume writing, networking, interviewing skills, job search strategy, career counseling, and basic computer skills. This provides the ability to customize the Center’s resources to the individual job seeker’s needs. Programs and services are available without geographic restrictions. For more information www.communitycareercenter.org/


Workforce Center of Will County

The Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) is an integrated workforce system that brings services provided by several workforce partners under one roof. The center provides an array of services and connects customers to work-related training and education. Job seekers are provided with high-quality career services, education and training, and supportive services to obtain an in-demand occupation and stay employed. Services are also available to help businesses find skilled workers and obtain additional supportive services, including education and training for their current workforce. For more information visit www.will.works


workNet DuPage Career Center

DuPage County Workforce Development Division (WDD) is funded through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and provides an extensive range of services to both job seekers and employers. Job seeker services include scholarships for job training programs, job search workshops, career counseling, a job search resource center, and more. Employer services include workforce training grants, a resume database, free job posting, assistance for workers being laid off, and more.For more information visit www.worknetdupage.org


Upcoming Events & Workshops


 - Community Career Center
 - Converge - North Central College
 - Will County
 - DuPage County
 - Naper Launch

Full Event Calendar


 - Community Career Center
 - Converge - North Central College
 - Will County
 - DuPage County
 - Naper Launch