Job & Family Services Office of Workforce Development
Links and Resources for Job Seekers
The State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services assist Ohioans who are unemployed or underemployed with information and a variety of services.

Adult and Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) – Find a program that will teach basic reading, writing, and math skills and develop knowledge needed to pass the GED high school equivalency test.

CareerOneStop – Sponsored by the US Department of Labor, this site is a gateway to information and resources on careers and jobs.

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Citizen Circles – Citizen Circles create partnerships that promote positive interaction and accountability for offenders upon release. 

LearningExpress Library  – Online resource from the State Library of Ohio offers learning guides, practice tests, and other information to help you improve your skills and land a job.

Ohio Benefits Bank – An online resource to connect low and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits. Call 1-800-648-1176.

Ohio's "Best RX" – A  prescription drug discount card program designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for older or low and moderate-income Ohio residents who don’t have prescription drug insurance coverage.

Ohio National Guard – Opportunities with the Ohio National Guard.

Ohio State Apprenticeship Council – Opportunities to earn as you learn.

Trade Adjustment Assistance FAQ – Answers questions about assistance available to workers who lose jobs or hours due to outsourcing or foreign competition.

Unemployment Benefits – Find out about unemployment benefits and sign up online.

Veterans Programs – Services for military veterans and their families.

What’s in a Word?—Maybe Your Next Job! – By using key words, you can increase the number of employers who will read your resume.

Working and Employment – State of Ohio offers information about employee rights, job opportunities, and other topics.

For More Information:
Office of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 1618
Columbus, Ohio  43216-1618
Fax: 1-614-728-8366
Phone: 1-888-296-754, Option 3
Email: WIAQNA@jfs.ohio.gov
                                                                                                                                      Last Update12/21/2010