Jobs Ohio


JobsOhio is Building Businesses That Create Jobs for Ohioans
Governor John Kasich's top priority is to revive Ohio's economy and create jobs. JobsOhio is a private non-profit corporation created to drive economic development because business success and job creation benefits everyone. As governor, John Kasich will replace Ohio’s government-run economic development functions with JobsOhio, a new not-for-profit corporation which will report to the governor and oversee the state’s efforts to revive the state’s economy and create jobs.  A private-sector approach to economic development will be more responsive to the needs of business.  Visit the JobsOhio website to learn more.



Ohio Means Jobs For Employers or Job Seekers
The Ohio Means Jobs Website (https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/) allows employers to search through millions of resumes which include job seekers based in Ohio, limited bordering states and those willing to relocate to Ohio for the talent and skills you need for free.  If you are a job seeker you can visit this website to post/update your resume or search for Ohio jobs.


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Ohio Means Jobs-You Hire, You Train, We Pay
          by Dept of Job and Family Services
On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a federally funded program that helps employers hire and train job seekers for long-term employment.  This is an opportunity for an employer to work with the local One-Stop to recruit, pre-screen, and hire new employees, and to train them in the specific skills they will need to help your business thrive.  The employer is reimbursed for the costs of training, and the decision to expand employment will boost economy by creating opportunity.  Click here for further information.



Statewide Initiatives
The Office of Workforce Development is in charge of several new and exciting statewide initiatives that are funded with WIA statewide funds. The purpose of these initiatives is to place added focus on special programs and populations that need financial support above and beyond local area funds. Our statewide initiatives cover a wide range of issues and can vary each year. Current special initiatives are: Constructing Futures - Serves Ohioans in historically underrepresented populations, so that they can gain the credentials necessary to pursue successful construction careers. Green Jobs - Information about green jobs, industries, and education programs in Ohio.  Shale Project - Covering a large part of Ohio, shale formations have promising potential for jobs expansion. Learn more about Ohio's workforce development plan for jobs growth in the energy industry.  National Emergency Grants (NEGs) - Provide temporary extra funding to help people and communities recover from unemployment resulting from plant closings, mass layoffs, and natural disasters.  Ohio Women's Hall of Fame - Provides public recognition of the contributions Ohio women have made to our state, our nation and our world. Each year the State invites nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame. Urban Youth Works - Focuses on reconnecting disconnected youth with education and jobs based on local labor market information. Programs work on removing barriers to youth employment by offering services such as career counseling, skill assessment, job readiness preparation, education, training, and job search assistance.




Visit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website for other programs and information on workforce development.



Visit the State of Ohio Working and Employment website for other job opportunities and employment information.                           


Visit the JobsOhio website for business development in Ohio.


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