Ohio Means Jobs is gearing this one toward high school seniors that are approaching graduation. The agency has a youth services program with job coaches in all thirteen schools in Allen County. Tuesday’s event had more than 120 employers getting a chance to speak with the young adults about opportunities their businesses offer. The students took advantage of the opportunity and Ohio Means Jobs Allen County is eager to help these young adults with their future.
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The University of Northwestern Ohio and Ohio Means Jobs Allen County joining forces to provided graduating students and the public a chance to meet face to face with local businesses. There were 70 booths that those in search of jobs could stop to try and find that perfect fit for them. Both those searching for employment and employees say formats like this do work.
On the job since March, the state director sat down with Allen County Director Joe Patton and his staff to review the resources that the department is engaging with employers and job seekers. They have created an intense online presence with both Job and Family Services and Ohio Means Jobs Allen County along with state recognized programs.
Through a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Ohio Means Jobs can help healthcare facilities in the area with up-training current employees. OMJ hopes with training these healthcare workers, they can help local employers fulfill healthcare gaps and encouraging those trained workers to stay in the area.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services originally resumed this rule on December 6th, 2020 for anyone claiming new unemployment past that date. Now, it will include everybody, no matter when they filed. Ohio Means Jobs Allen County says the extra unemployment money in relation to the pandemic is scheduled to end in September. However, they encourage individuals not to wait, as job opportunities could get taken.