Jeff Sprague of Regional Growth Partnership NOW said eligibility depends on whether a business fits into one of the 10 JobsOhio targeted industry categories. “That’s easily determined. Any company that needs to find that information can go to the JobsOhio.com website. The targeted industries are listed out there, and if the company fits within one of those 10 targeted industries, then basically they’re eligible to apply for the program,” Sprague said.
The Allen County Veterans Service Commission is working to reach as many veterans as possible.
“They are actually growing,” said Paul Downing, operations manager of the Lima Salvation Army. “So it's really great that people are coming online and doing that. If you need any help at all, please call the Salvation Army. We can help you and walk you through your application process, but it's pretty much just uploading all the information that is normally required during the season.”
The department increased its income guidelines in 2023, allowing more residents to access services, but also leading to a significant increase in applicants.