Job & Family Services Office of Workforce Development
Links and Resources for Business
This page lists federal and state resources to help businesses find and hire qualified employees and take advantage of tax credits, bonding, and other incentives.

Federal Bonding Program –  Free insurance coverage of $5,000 for six months when ex-offender has a start-to-work date.

Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act – Two new tax benefits for employers who hire and retain certain previously unemployed workers.

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Ohio Bureau of Labor and Worker Safety –  Posters and information on prevailing, minimum and overtime wages, employment of minors, and federal labor laws.

Ohio Business Gateway (OBG) –  OBG Electronic Filing and payment system simplifies transactions with government agencies. Find needed information on growing your business.

Ohio Department of Development – Attract, create, grow, and retain businesses through competitive incentives, and meaningful, targeted investments.

Ohio Workforce Guarantee Program (OWG) – Ohio Department of Development provides technical and financial assistance to employers to train their workers.

Rural Development Business Program – U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with the private sector and community-based organizations to provide financial assistance and business planning.

Third Frontier Internship Program – Students gain insightful, hands-on experience related to their field of study, and businesses that support paid work experiences to eligible students receive partial compensation for wages paid during these internships.

For More Information:
Office of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 1618
Columbus, OH 43216-1618
Fax: 614-728-8366
Phone: 1-888-296-7541, Option # 0
Email: WIAQNA@jfs.ohio.gov

                                                                                                                               Last Update 2/28/2012