Fieldguide for Workforce Resources

 

ATTENTION CLARK COUNTY EMPLOYER

As an employer in Clark County, you are eligible to take advantage of a long list of perks provided by OhioMeansJobs Clark County and the Greater Springfield Partnership. 

These perks and resources will:

Offset cost of training employees

Provide event space at no cost  

Make finding new employees easier

Strengthen your current workforce 

And much more!

 

Connecting you to local resources

NEEDS + RESOURCES = SUCCESS

You may know what you need to improve your workforce, but you may not know where to find it locally. We are here for you. Reach out and we will personally connect you to the resources that best meet your workforce related need.

 

Offset your training costs

WE CAN HELP YOU:

Perform skill assessments and aptitude testing

Establish apprenticeship/ internship programs

Information and referral to local training providers

Train staff with business and human resource workshops

On-the-Job Training

Underwrites the cost of hourly wages with 50% reimbursement

Reimbursement not to exceed $8,000 per new hire

Training length not to exceed six months or 1040 hours

Hourly wage must exceed $12 per hour

Eligibility required (long-term unemployed, income eligible, or laid-off)

Incumbent Worker Training

Upgrade or retain skilled employees

Reimbursement of up to 90% of the cost of training

No eligibility for employees

Measurable outcome such as wage gain, certification, or skills gain

 

Free space & facilities

Employers can use the OhioMeansJobs conference facilities or office space for recruitment, job fairs or private interviews at no cost and no strings attached.

Room/Space Availability at no charge

Room sizes can accommodate anywhere from 3 people up to 40 people

All handicapped accessible

Computer/Projector capabilities available

If needed, space available for computer/internet access for individuals up to 10 max at a time

 

Filling open positions fast

Finding new employees and filling open positions is as competitive as ever. We can help connect you with the right candidates.

Our services include:

Job fair planning, hosting, & advertising

Internship placements

Resume / Application

pre-screening help

Help getting your jobs posted on OhioMeansJobs.com

Recruitment assistance

Screening/testing of basic skills of applicants

Labor market information

Local hiring coordination

Facilities for applicant interviews

Access to computers for testing purposes

 

Unemployment resources

NAVIGATING HARD DECISIONS:

We can help you when it comes to downsizing decisions and how to allow your employees to be prepared for unemployment in times of need. We provide:

Unemployment navigator for employers

Layoff aversion or downsizing strategies

Community resources for the unemployed

Layoff & dislocated worker services

If your business is planning a layoff or plant closing, we can provide transition assistance for both employers and employees. Our team of professionals will be on-site to deliver comprehensive services that include training dollars for education, credentials or skills upgrade, reemployment assistance, resume workshops and much more.

 

Strengthen your workforce

RETAINING AND GROWING

Keeping and strengthening your current workforce is critical to avoid having open positions to fill. Here is how we can help.

WorkKeys Assessments - available to employer’s applicants or current workforce free of charge

Can offer to qualified job seekers

WorkKeys consists of three assessments and individuals can earn a National Career Readiness certificate at either Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum level

YouScience Assessments

YouScience aptitude tests help your workforce find opportunities to move within the company

 

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For more information contact us at 937.327.1961