Business Services

Training Services

On-the-Job Training

This program can help companies with their hiring costs by providing funds for on-the-job training. New hires may qualify for up to 50% reimbursement of their wages while they are undergoing training. Specific requirements must be met to be eligible for this program, and the contract must be approved and signed before the new hire begins working. Our staff can help answer any questions you may have.

Incumbent Worker Training

As companies expand, they may need workers with new skills. To help with the cost of training current workers, we offer the incumbent worker training program. This can help companies stay competitive and adapt to changing needs. We can help with a customized training plan to meet a company’s specific requirements.

Talent Acquisition Services

Whether you need to hire one person or staff an entire department quickly, our team can coordinate hiring services tailored to your needs, including taking applications, providing a place for interviews, and even sourcing funds for training new hires. Refer to the FAQs below for more information.

Job Posting

We’ll help you advertise your company’s job openings on OhioMeansJobs.com. We can also feature all job orders received for the week on our Hot Jobs list, which is shared on our social media and with our community partners. This can increase the number of job seekers who see your job openings and help your Human Resources staff manage the recruitment process more efficiently.

Job Fairs

We organize and host job fair events where many employers gather to recruit workers. Our team plans and coordinates these events, working with partners in the community, promoting them through social media, and reaching out to potential job seekers.

Hiring Events

Our team can help your company plan and execute hiring events that offer a more personalized experience. We can assist with finding potential candidates, conducting skills assessments, providing an area for interviews, and more. This type of event is designed with your company in mind, providing a focused approach to hiring.

Layoff & Closure Services

Rapid Response (RR) is a program that is paid for by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Dislocated Worker Program of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Our goal is to help employers avoid layoffs by offering early assistance and to provide reemployment solutions to employers and workers who have been affected by layoffs or closures.

Early intervention is key, and we try to work with companies as early as six months to one year ahead of potential layoffs. If your company is experiencing challenges that could result in layoffs, please contact us right away.

Labor Market Information (LMI)

Our team can help employers stay up to date on the latest information about job markets. We can share information about current trends and offer advice on the best strategies for hiring and retaining employees.

To explore the research, please visit Ohio Labor Market Information and Ohio Education Research Center.

If you need assistance finding or analyzing data for a specific purpose, click the button below to contact our team.

WorkReady

As a business, joining a WorkReady Community can have many benefits. By using the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) in your hiring and employment practices, you can:

• Reduce employee turnover
• Lower hiring costs
• Improve employee performance
• Increase hiring effectiveness

Applicants who have the NCRC have demonstrated proficiency in basic reading and math skills needed for most jobs. Moreover, this can help your company identify skills gaps, necessary training, and opportunities for advancement for your current employees.

Explore current Ohio Employers Supporting NCRC.