Income Maintenance

 

 

The Employment and Training Division of the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services offers a number of resources to aid employers and jobseekers, as well as individuals seeking more information about careers, the labor market, and work-related issues. The Employment and Training Division serves as the operator of Lake County's One-Stop workforce development system, a cooperative effort of public and private organizations in Lake County working together to quickly serve customers' employment-related needs. Through the One-Stop system, individuals can be linked to services such as subsidized housing, vocational rehabilitation, small business assistance, and mental health services.

 

A new 30-station computer resource room with Internet access allows jobseekers to search job postings and help wanted ads, apply for jobs, and post their resumes online through the Division's website, www.lake1stop.org

 

Help is available for resume writing and interviewing. Other resources enable individuals to learn popular business software applications, keyboarding, and English or Spanish as a second language. Jobseekers needing to contact employers can use free phone, fax, and copier service. Searchable employer directories and a comprehensive career information system are other tools for customers' use. Employment and Training Division staff are on hand to provide orientation and guidance. These services are free and open to the general public.

 

For persons needing more assistance in finding work, the Employment and Training Division offers personalized staff help with job search, and vocational testing and assessment. Scholarships may be available for occupational skill training in demand fields at local schools.

 

For employers, the Employment and Training Division offers recruiting, pre-employment screening, and employee training, as well as valuable information on tax saving services and labor market planning.

 

The Employment and Training Division also funds programs for disadvantaged youth, ages 14 - 21, to empower them to either complete high school or obtain a GED, and make a successful transition to work or higher education.

 

The Employment and Training Division provides job search services for customers of other divisions within Lake County ODJFS, including participants in the Ohio Works First program and the Equal Opportunity Program.