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IN THE NEWS
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Companies:
Summer Interns Can Fill Your Tech Needs!
The Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship Program can connect you with the best and brightest upcoming talent to fill your tech needs.  From creating mobile apps to building out websites, developing social media platforms, implementing new software, conducting market research and enhancing cybersecurity, the program can help with virtually any tech need and pay the salary of college interns - to keep your business on the move. Companies can hire up to three interns and be reimbursed up to $30,000. Learn More - Visit
Company applications accepted: February 1 - 22, 2021
Student applications accepted: February 15 - March 8, 2021
Internships effective: Summer 2021
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PAINTS NAME CHILLICOTHE NATIVE JOHN PENN FIELD MANAGER
The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, announced Tuesday the hiring of Chillicothe native John Penn as its new field manager ahead of the coming season, which begins Thursday, May 27.
"I'm just very thankful and humbled for the doors that have opened up for me to be able to take this roll," Penn said. "I'm looking forward to a great season. The Paints are a team with high standards and, technically speaking, are the defending champs. It should be exciting. I know Brian [Mannino] is doing a fantastic job of getting the right guys for us to make a run at another title."
Penn is currently an assistant coach at Bryant & Stratton Community College in Virginia Beach, Va..
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Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan Discount - Are You Eligible?
Do you know if you are eligible for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Discount? There are many individuals in our district who are unaware they are eligible to receive this wonderful assistance. A simple phone call to our Agency can help determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is able to provide this service through the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant from the Ohio Department of Aging. This project provides outreach to and enrollment assistance for individuals who may be eligible for the Low-Income Subsidy ("Extra Help") and/or Medicare Savings Program, as well as other Medicare premium assistance programs.
Low Income Subsidy (LIS) or "Extra Help" is a discount plan that can lower your prescription co-pays; cover all or part of your Medicare Part D monthly premiums; or eliminate the "donut hole" of coverage for your medications. Part D is Medicare's prescription drug coverage and is available to anyone eligible for Medicare Part A or Part B. Those with Medicare may enroll in Part D coverage through either a stand-alone plan or a Medicare Advantage plan. To be eligible for "Extra Help," income guidelines and qualifications must be met, and the AAA7 can help determine whether you might be able to benefit from this program, and if so, assist you with the application process.
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All spring fairs will be hosted virtually through the Handshake career platform. If employers are not already on Handshake, I invite them to create a free account at shawnee.joinhandshake.com.
Our upcoming fairs include:
- Manufacturing & Technology: Thursday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Business & Professional: Tuesday, Mar. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please email Angie Duduit (Director, Career Services & Workforce Development)
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TREASURER SPRAGUE OPENS AG-LINK PROGRAM FOR 2021 GROWING SEASON
To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year's growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today opened the 2021 Ag-LINK application period. The application period will remain open through March 19.
"A thriving agriculture sector is a critical component of our state's overall prosperity, and I'm committed to supporting Ohio's farmers and agribusinesses," said Treasurer Sprague. "By making capital more affordable through interest rate reductions, Ag-LINK helps to alleviate some of the financial pressure faced at the beginning of each year's growing season."
Through this application period, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive an interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000. Although the exact amount of the discount will be provided to lenders in late March, a minimum one percent discount is in place.
The Ohio Treasurer's office administers the Ag-LINK program to help Ohio farm operators and other agricultural businesses finance the up-front operating costs for feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel, and other costs. Ag-LINK provides an interest rate reduction on agriculture business operation loans at eligible banks, credit unions, and farm credit lenders.
Eligible farm operators and agribusinesses:
- Must be organized for profit;
- Must have headquarters and 51% of operations maintained in Ohio;
- Must use the loan exclusively for agricultural purposes; and
- Must agree to comply with all program and financial institution regulations.
Ag-LINK has been supporting Ohio's farm community since 1986. In fiscal year 2020, the Treasurer's office helped 822 farmers and agribusinesses lower their interest rates for new loans totaling $91 million.
Those interested in Ag-LINK should contact their ag-lender to begin the online loan application process. More information on the Ag-LINK program can be found online here.
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