DELPHOS, OH (WLIO) - Delphos Fire and Rescue held an open house Wednesday night for high school students interested in joining the cadet program.

October 29, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: COLUMBUS – On November 7, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants on the campus of Ohio Northern University at the King-Horn Convocation Physical Education Center, located at 609 W. Lincoln Ave. in Ada. Those interested in employment with the Patrol can come to the King-Horn Convocation Physical Education Center at 9 a.m., where they will have the ability to talk with troopers about a career of service in our communities and on Ohio roadways. Those who meet the basic requirements to be a trooper – age 20 to 39, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver license – will have the opportunity to complete an application and a written test during the event. If the written test is passed, applicants can proceed and take the physical fitness assessment on the spot. Prospective applicants should arrive in appropriate business attire with identification and bring physical fitness clothing with them. This regional testing opportunity gives prospective applicants a chance to quickly complete the first few steps of the application process, bringing them closer to their goal of being a trooper.

It's a chance for high school students to see dozens of career options to hopefully find the right fit for their future. MakerFest 2024 is a two-day event where high school students move from booth to booth, highlighting the region's diverse employers. They get to talk one-on-one with representatives and have a chance to try out the skills needed for that job. They were exposed to careers in the health field, construction, safety services, manufacturing, and more. Instructors hope the event will spark an interest for the students, and the students say the experience is helpful.

High school seniors got a chance to attend the College, Career and Military Fair at Lima Senior. Dozens of businesses, colleges, military recruiters, and law enforcement were on hand to talk one-on-one with the students. Students were able to stop at the booths that interested them and find out more about what the business or college would be able to provide them after graduation.

The Ohio State University is helping its students think about their future in the workforce. It's Career Week on the campus, and there will be a variety of events focused on helping the students land their first job. During the week, students look closer at internships, which can take what they are learning in the classroom and put it into practice in the real world. Plus, the students will be getting some tips on how they can stand out from other job seekers to future employers.

PERRY TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - Perry Township residents met some Microsoft employees to learn what their proposed data center could mean for the …

Ohio law enforcement agencies are struggling to find people to fill their ranks, but the state has developed a website that is hoping to help. Lawenforcementjobs.ohio.gov is powered by technology that is used on the OhioMeansJobs website to connect police departments, sheriff's offices, and other agencies with potential candidates for free. Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted says the website will give job seekers a recruitment edge the more they use the resource, as well as save them time and money.

Allen County Head Start has a waiting list of students but needs teachers to get them into the classroom. Administrators say that they have 60 students on that waiting list and need teachers to educate them. Head Start is a free program for low-income families that works with children from birth to 5 years of age. It prepares them both emotionally and intellectually to succeed in school and in life. The program had to close some classrooms last year due to a lack of educators and is hoping to get four teachers and six co-teachers.

The City of Lima is working with partners like WOCAP, the NAACP, and Daddy's at Work to turn lead removal into local jobs. Both renters and homeowners who live in a lead-positive home built before 1978 and have children six or younger may qualify for free removal with WOCAP's lead abatement program. Many older homes may have lead in the paint as well as in the pipes, which can become airborne and have negative health effects for the entire household. Work is already underway in two Lima homes, and more are encouraged to apply.