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Ohio’s One-Stop System and Local Workforce Development Areas
The One-Stop System is the method of delivering employment and training services to businesses, job seekers, and youth. It was established by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The One-Stop System consists of numerous partner agencies that deliver a variety of employment and training services to a universal population through a “no wrong door” setting. In Ohio, there are 31 comprehensive, full-service One-Stop sites and 59 satellite sites throughout 20 local workforce development areas, with at least one site in every Ohio county. The local workforce development areas, which are formed based on population, economic development, educational resources, and labor markets, allow the One-Stops to tailor their services to meet local customer needs.
Job seeking customers can expect services such as resource rooms, job-related workshops, supportive services, individual training accounts, and other activities that match job seekers to employment. 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.
Visit Local One-Stop System websites
Services Available At Ohio One-Stops*
Business Services**
www.jfs.ohio.gov/workforce/business
Ohio’s One-Stops offer integrated services and resources to help businesses build a talented workforce and job seekers to access employment, training, and other career development supports.
- Employee Recruitment
Posting and filling of job openings
Job fairs and mass recruitments
Sample job applications and want ads
- Employee Selection Support
Screening of qualified applicants
Background checks
Skill assessment, job readiness, and aptitude testing
Support for hiring special populations (e.g., older workers, veterans, workers with disabilities, youth)
Interview scheduling and space to conduct interviews
- Employee Training and Talent Development
Referrals to local employee training providers
Computer training labs and conference rooms
Assistance with establishing apprenticeship programs
Funds for on-the-job, customized and incumbent worker training
- Human Resource Planning and Management Support
Business and human resource workshops
Resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs
Regulatory and tax credit information
Retention and supportive services for employees
Labor market information (e.g., employment projections, wage data)
Linkages to layoff aversion and economic development resources
Services during layoff (e.g., outplacement, worker benefits, re-training)
Job Seeker Services
www.jfs.ohio.gov/workforce/jobseekers
- Training and Talent Development (May require proof of eligibility)
Ability instruments, work readiness assessments, skill and aptitude tests
Job readiness development (e.g., communication skills, punctuality)
Career counseling, job coaching and on-going support
Basic education (e.g., GED preparation, ESOL, basic computer skills)
Funding for training including classroom and on-the-job training
- Job Search Support
Job matching
Access to Internet computers and office equipment
Local, state, and national job listings
Workshops on job search techniques and interviewing skills
Supportive service information and referrals
Books, brochures and videos on finding a job
Resume writing assistance
- Career Planning and Support
Interest inventories and career exploration
Information on apprenticeships and internships
Labor market information (e.g., demand jobs, average wages, required skills and education)
Career pathway and planning materials
Referrals to community resources
Follow-up services to ensure success
- Youth Development and Placement
* One-Stop services are determined by local demand, so specific services may vary by location.
** Some One-Stops provide staff-intensive business services for a fee. |