Job & Family Services Office of Workforce Development
One-Stop Services

One-Stop Centers in all 88 Ohio counties provide services to local businesses and employed or unemployed job seekers. One-Stops work with county agencies and other partners to deliver a variety of employment and training services to meet the needs of local customers, whether that customer is a Fortune 500 company opening a new office or an 18-year-old looking for a first job.

Business customers can expect services such as job posting, pre-screening, employee assessments, opportunities for job fairs, various training options, layoff aversion and rapid response, and mass recruitment.		 3 people talking at table
Job seeking customers can expect services such as access to resource rooms, job-related workshops, supportive services, individual training accounts, and other activities that match job seekers to employment. Specific services available in a One-Stop are designed to meet local needs and may not be available in all One-Stops. A sampling of services include:

Job Seeker Services Employer Services
Training and Talent Development
(May require proof of eligibility)		 Employee Training and Talent Development
  1. Ability testing, work readiness assessments, skill and aptitude tests
  2. Job readiness development (e.g., communication skills, punctuality)
  3. Career counseling, job coaching and on-going support
  1. Referrals to local employee training providers
  2. Computer training labs and conference rooms
  3. Assistance with establishing apprenticeship programs
Job Search Support Employee Selection Support
  1. Job matching
  2. Access to Internet computers and office equipment
  3. Workshops on job search techniques, interviewing and resume writing
  1. Screening of qualified applicants
  2. Skill assessment, job readiness, and aptitude testing
  3. Support for hiring special populations (e.g., older workers, veterans, workers with disabilities, youth)
Career Planning and Support Employee Recruitment
  1. Interest inventories and career exploration
  2. Labor market information (e.g., demand jobs, average wages, required skills and education)
  3. Follow-up services to ensure success
  1. Posting and filling of job openings
  2. Job fairs and mass recruitments
  3. Sample job applications and want ads

 

Youth Development and Placement Human Resource Planning and Management Support
  1. Assistance in academic or occupational learning
  2. Development of leadership skills
  3. Preparation for further education, additional training, and employment.
  1. Business and human resource workshops
  2. Resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs
  3. Retention and supportive services for employees
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 # 3
Email: WIAQNA@jfs.ohio.gov
                 Last Update 11/18/2011