Fairfield County OhioMeansJobs Center offers a wide variety of career services at no charge. Career Advisors are equipped with a variety of resources that will enable you to explore your career interests and abilities. Career Advisors can guide and provide you with the tools you need to research the labor market of potential careers.

Through the Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act (WIOA) the goals of Workforce Development staff are to assist you with overcoming barriers and obtaining employment training in order to find gainful employment. We will listen to your interests and goals to provide guidance as to what steps can be taken to meet your occupational goals. Applicants can pursue a short term training program, a program that is 24 months or less, and assist with  overcoming barriers to employment.  To learn more, call a career adviser for an individual orientation: 
 
Ashlee Ireland (740) 652-7800, Last Name A-L

Carrie Stoneman (740) 652-7799 Last Name M-Z

 During the WIOA orientation session you can expect to learn an overview of the services and requirements.

For those interested in pursuing a high school equivalency, or GED, a study room with instructors is available through the Aspire Program, located on the 3rd floor next to the OhioMeansJobs Resource Room.  New student orientations are conducted every Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, during which time prospective students will complete paperwork and assessments in Reading, Language, and Math.  Interested candidates should call David Sells at 740-682-7811 or email dsells@efcts.us for more information.

Fairfield County OhioMeansJobs Center offers a variety of services to all of those that served in the military. All military veterans are given priority of service in referrals to job openings and other services. Trained professionals are available to offer a variety of services such as job placement, referrals to supportive community service agencies, assistance with overcoming barriers and career guidance services to include transition of your military service to civilian careers. For more information on military veteran resources available please stop in at our OhioMeansJobs center or visit www.ohiomeansveteranjobs.com

The Vantage Aging Program is designed to provide part-time employment skills training to eligible trainees aged 55 and above. Contact us today at 740-652-7856

 More information please visit www.vantageaging.org. If you are interested in applying for the program you can do so by going to the following website: www.vantageaging.org/applynow

Mission is to partner with Ohioians with disabilities to assist them with achieving great community participation through opportunities for employment and independence. For information on how to access services go to www.ood.ohio.gov or contact 740-652-7813.

To File Unemployment Claim Call – (877) 644-6562 or file online at www.unemployment.ohio.gov

Current Claimants if you have  questions regarding your open claim please contact your processing center based upon your last 4 digits of your social security number:

Fairfield County OhioMeansJobs Resource Room offers resume software to assist with creating a top notch resume. The software is user friendly and allows you to format and customize a resume that will fit your skills and abilities. This great tool allows you to review interview questions, develop a cover letter and much more. Come to Fairfield County OhioMeansJobs to check it out and get started on your best resume.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2014 (WIOA) Youth Program provides high quality services for youth and young adults, ages 16 – 24. Eligible youth can access a variety of career and educational services through WIOA funded programs. These services are designed to help enhance job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options, and take advantage of work experiences. The WIOA Youth Program focuses on offering eligible participants access to components that will successfully connect them to education and/or in-demand industries’ occupations.

WIOA Youth programs focus on out-of-school participants to include youth who have dropped out of school, youth looking to enroll in GED programs, and high school graduates not currently employed or enrolled in post-secondary education. Contact our Youth Services Coordinator today at 740-652-7643 to get an appointment scheduled.