Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted (above) opens the 2019 Workforce Forum.
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2019 ACT State
Organization Conference
The 2019 Ohio ACT State Organization Conference
was held January 29-30 in Columbus, OH at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel. The conference brought together representatives from secondary, post-secondary and workforce development with a focus on lifelong learning and the opportunity to share best practices that are occurring throughout Ohio in preparing students and adults to better understand careers and the means of accessing the pathways associated with them. After the conference, a special half-day Workforce Forum focused on the use of the WorkKeys and issuance of the National Career Readiness Certificates within economic development, workforce development and education.
Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted
opened the Workforce Forum with information on plans to focus on innovation, workforce development and education noting three issues that the new administration will tackle and that come with the aging
workforce in Ohio and the nature of work that continues to change. The highlights included; an effort to focus on upskilling
Ohioans with opportunities that will be made available through Nano-degrees,
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increasing STEM education opportunities around the state and better informing and educating students and adults of in-demand jobs and the skills that will be needed for those jobs. The session also featured a review of JobsOhio development activities taking place throughout the state and the ongoing need for increased connections with workforce development to satisfy employer needs in the tight Ohio economy.
The Workforce Forum
provided an opportunity for Mike Longo, Director of Lorain County Workforce Development Agency and Brenda Latanza, Director, Economic Development, Preble County Development Partnership, both whom are council members of the Ohio ACT State Organization, to share information on the Work Ready Community efforts that are taking place in Lorain and Preble counties and the impact the efforts are having on the employers and jobseekers who are seeking employment in their communities. Preble County and Lorain County were the first and second counties in Ohio to become ACT certified Work Ready Communities. Lucas County has since gained their certification and Clark County is working on achieving the goals that have been established for their area to gain certification.
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Welcome Lorain County Community
Action Agency HEAP & PIPP
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OhioMeansJobs Lorain County is pleased to announce that Lorain County Community Action Agency will be conducting Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) & Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) applications and eligibility assessments at OhioMeansJobs Lorain County office every other Friday, starting January 18, 2019. Please call
(855) 806-9620
for an appointment.
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Free Tax Preparation Services Available at OMJLC!
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Tax season is upon us and the partners of the Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition are ready to help thousands in our county with free, high quality tax return preparation and filing services.
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Rakia O'Neal
lived in a motel room with her mother, younger sister and newborn baby before coming to OhioMeansJobs Lorain County. Her mom was suddenly let go from her job and Rakia did not have any income of her own, so they decided to move home to Ohio to live with her grandmother. Rakia was a single mother trying to figure things out for herself in a new town with only a high school diploma and with very little work experience. After about a year of not finding a permanent job, Rakia decided to enroll in college but she missed the deadline for enrollment. With no immediate solutions, she looked to welfare for help and was informed about TANF. To receive TANF Rakia had to work a certain amount of hours each week in order to maintain benefits. TANF connected Raki to OhioMeansJobs Lorain County (OMJLC) for job search assistance.
As part of the OMJLC program, Rakia was enrolled in Career Development workshops to build her soft skills and job search knowledge.
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Rakia O'Neal is pictured above (lower right) helping out at the Pathways food bank.
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"I figured the OMJLC workshops were going to be a waste of time and just something to keep me busy and out of the way." Stated Rakia. "I was completely wrong! These workshops were not
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OhioMeansJobs Lorain County has had the privilege of working with various companies and county departments over the years. OMJLC youth program places youth in paid work experience positions. These agencies provide supervision, training, and valuable hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. One of the county departments during the summer of 2018 was the Lorain County Justice Center Records
Read More!
(Christian Billings is pictured above left; Nadiya Johnson above right at the Justice Center).
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Join Ohio in a statewide celebration of in-demand jobs!
In Demand Jobs Week is a statewide celebration of jobs, industries and skills that are in-demand* in Ohio. In-Demand Jobs Week occurs during the first full week in May - this year, May 6-10, 2019.
Coming Soon! Watch for announcements for 2019 In Demand Jobs Week in Lorain County!
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Watch In Demand Jobs Week video preview now!
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ACT National Career Readiness Certificates Update
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The above chart reflects the
ACT National Career Readiness Certificates
(NCRC) earned by OhioMeansJobs Lorain County job seekers since May 2016
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The NCRC complements such traditional credentials as high school diplomas, community college degrees, and certificates of technical proficiency. Academic credentials mark the fulfillment of an individual’s classroom learning experiences. The NCRC relies on standardized assessments and confirms an individual’s competence in a specific set of workplace skills including Math, Graphics Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
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Winning Resumes & Cover Letters!
Discover what it takes to write your own winning resume! Get the employers attention, Get the interview, Get the job! Must RSVP!
Mar. 5 5:00-7:00 PM
“You’re Hired!”
Increase your chances of hearing these two words after your next interview. Gain the confidence and presentation skills that will impress any interviewer. Must RSVP!
Mar. 7 5:00-7:00 PM
Resume Lab:
Beginners and seasoned job seekers alike can get help with their resume - any question, any issue! Prerequisite: Job Seekers must attend OMJLC Orientation, a Resume Workshop and have a completed resume template or previous/current resume prior to attending. Must RSVP!
Feb. 20; Mar. 5, 19 1:00-3:00 PM
Mock Interviews:
Refine your interviewing skills through a videotaped mock interview session. Prerequisite: Job Seekers must attend OMJLC Orientation and one of the Interviewing Skills workshops before enrolling in the Mock Interviews workshop. Must RSVP!
Feb. 21; Mar. 7, 21 1:00-4:00 PM
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Career Development Workshops are also available including Soft-Skills and other Job Search Skills classes. These workshops are offered on a bi-weekly basis between 9AM-Noon. OMJLC Orientation required prior to enrollment. Please click the link to the right or call to get more info.
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Basic Computer Training:
This is a two-part class (6 hrs. total) providing students with introductory to computer use. It is designed for the student who has no or little experience using a computer. Topics include: intro to computer hardware, basic computer terminology, using the keyboard, mouse, creating & saving documents.
Prerequisite: OMJLC Orientation
Feb. 12 & 13, 26 & 27 1:00-4:00 PM
Mar. 12 & 13, 26 & 27 1:00-4:00 PM
OhioMeansJobs.com:
This class will demonstrate how to register on OMJ.com, create your career profile, search jobs, apply for jobs, using your personal backpack and more! Prerequisite:
OMJLC Orientation
Feb. 15; Mar. 1, 15, 29 9:00AM-12PM
LCCAA Tech Connect Computer Training
Next session starts March 11!
Tech Connect will feature computer classes for
8 consecutive classes
. The classes will include Microsoft Office programs, such as WORD & EXCEL, write your resume in WORD, and more. Upon completing the program each applicant that has been income qualified and is registered with OhioMeansJobs Lorain County will receive a certificate and a refurbished computer of their very own. Registration is open to all over 18.
Contact Bob McDonald to enroll in this course @ 440-204-3151 or by email
rmcdonald@lccaa.net
Applications will be taken at OMJLC on
Feb. 26, 28; Mar. 5, 7 10:00AM-12:00PM
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Fast-Track to Employment Certificates
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Earn a Certificate from Lorain County Community College, but attend classes at OhioMeansJobs Lorain County. Classes include:
- Guest Services
- Industrial Safety Technician
RSVP for an information session: 440-284-4217
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Open Interviews - Outside Sales!
February 13, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Offering unlimited earning potential, Paid Sales Training, Paid time off, Full benefits, Best-in-Class 401K plans, Tuition reimbursement, Unlimited mileage reimbursement, and Free & Discounted Spectrum services.
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Dedicated Nursing Associates are looking for STNA's, LPN's & RN's
to join their team!
Interviews March 7, 2019 at OMJLC.
Call: 440-284-4217 for an interview appointment.
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Attention Job Seekers and Employers!
Job Seekers:
Funding may be available through a WIOA
Individual Training Account (ITA)
for training or re-training in "in-demand" occupations to those who qualify.
Employers: On-the-Job Training (OJT)
is a service available to businesses to help offset the costs of hiring and training. Reimbursements of new-hire training costs available to businesses up to $3000/trainee when hiring WIOA eligible candidates.
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Congratulations to our OMJLC Activities Committee Gift Card Winners 2018!
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Grossmiley Quinones (L) with OMJLC Employment Specialist, Marti Budway (R)
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Where do the gift cards come from?
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Throughout the year OMJLC staff hold fundraisers such as dress-down days where staff are able to wear jeans and/or sports team clothing to work, they host pizza lunches, hot-dog days, and chilli cook offs and other events where OMJLC staff pay to participate in each event. All proceeds are deposited into a customer appreciation fund. At the end of each year, staff nominate customers who they feel are in need of a little extra help during the holiday season. All customer names are deposited into a drawing and the drawing winners receive a gift. This year there were 14 winners and each received a gift card in the amount of $50.00. Amanda Novak was also one of the winners but not pictured. Congratulations to the 2018 winners!
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Mr. Hartman standing in for his wife and gift card winner, Mary Hartman
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Current Unemployment Rates
- United States 3.9%
- Ohio 4.6%
- Lorain County 4.7% (Read More)
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Funding provided in part by Lorain County Board of Commissioners and
the Lorain County’s Workforce Development Board
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