Job & Family Services Office of Workforce Development
Job Seekers
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) offers a variety of direct and indirect services to people looking for jobs in Ohio. Local One-Stop Centers in all 88 Ohio counties offer assistance with job hunting, interviewing, career counseling, training, and other support to help Ohioans get and keep jobs. Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) is an online tool that focuses on Ohio and regional jobs and employers. 

Labor Market Information – Find information on wages, expected openings, training options, and more for occupations in Ohio.

Ohio Means Jobs – Post your resume, search for job openings online.

One-Stop Services – Local services such as resource rooms, job-related workshops, supportive services, individual training accounts, and other activities that match job seekers to employment. Map of One-Stop Centers in Ohio.

Did You Know?

G.H. in Warren County wanted to be a truck driver, but lacked the qualifications for this career.

With the help of the local One-Stop, he received his CDL "Class A" license with all of the endorsements, and now has several employment options.

Links and Resources for Job Seekers

Ohio Education Resources for Adult Workers in Transition –  Helps you select a career, find a school, and locate financial aid

OhioHereToHelp.com – Access a wide range of helpful information about employment and supportive services. 

One-Stop Services – Local services such as resource rooms, job-related workshops, supportive services, individual training accounts, and other activities that match job seekers to employment. Map of One-Stop Centers in Ohio.

Links and Resources for Job Seekers

Ohio Education Resources for Adult Workers in Transition –  Helps you select a career, find a school, and locate financial aid

OhioHereToHelp.com – Access a wide range of helpful information about employment and supportive services. 

Tips for Job Seekers with Disabilities – Resources for job seekers with disabilities.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – Provides services to aid low-income youth and adults and dislocated workers in finding and keeping a sustainable job. See your One-Stop Center for more information

Youth – Services to youth are provided through WIA.

If you have lost a job, are looking for a better job, or thinking about a new career, see these additional links and resources for job seekers.


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 12/5/2011