The Connector - OhioMeansJobs Lorain County

The Connector
Volume 1, Issue 3
February-March 2016
Featured Guests
Lorain County Community
Action Agency (LCCAA)
Feb. 12
1:00-3:00 PM
LCCAA will be sharing information regarding the following programs and
services. Find out if you might be eligible and how to apply.:
 HEAP
 PIPP
 Home Weatherization
 Emergency Home Repairs
 Computer Training Program
LCCAA also helps support other agencies that provide services by delivering
food and shelter.
CLOSED:
February 15, 2016
for Presidents’ Da y
Offices will open at
9:00 AM on
The second Friday
of each month
Excellence is always
the result of high
intention, sincere
effort, and intelligent
execution."
“THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE TO
WORK OUTDOORS” stated the January 12, 2016
~ Aristotle
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Free Tax Prep
1
Featured Guests
1
Holidays & Closings
1
OMJLC by the Numbers
2
Online Job Search Savvy
3
Computer Training
3
Job Search Workshops
3
Partner Resources
3
Wanted Analytics
4
OhioMeansJobs Lorain
4
Steve Manheim/Chronicle
Chronicle
Telegram
heading
above the photo of
Perry Kamfolt, left.
Kamfolt is an employee of Lorain
County
Facilities
Management Dept.
under the direction
of the Lorain County Commissioiners.
Kamfolt is also a
former
Lorain
County
TANF
Summer
Work
Experience Participant, which is a
program for youth
operated by the
Workforce Development
Agency
(WDA). Kamfolt is
pictured here shoveling snow outside
the old County
Courthouse building
downtown
Elyria on Monday,
January 11, 2016.
Kamfolt was hired
by the County
Dept. after working
this past summer
under the TANF
program.
Personal Branding &
Getting the Job!
Feb. 24
1:00-3:00 PM
Tarina Sidoti will offer you the get real
approach to finding a job/career. She
will share secrets to creating the perfect
resume and application, how to answer
the dreaded interview questions, what
to wear, how to act and the proper way
to follow-up. She will offer individual
assistance to clients who may have
been fired from a previous job or who
have a criminal background. You will
leave ready to ace the interview….It’s
Show Time!
Financial Literacy
Friday, February 26
1-3:00 PM
Kristie Corlett, Relationship Manager
with Key Bank will get you on the road
to financial literacy! She will teach good
money management practices, and how
to avoid predatory financial scams.
Angela will discuss the do’s and don’ts
of cashing in 401k's as it relates to unemployment, and provide alternatives to
cashing in your retirement and how to
plan for the future.
OhioMeansJobs Lorain County
Newly Registered Customers
Dec. ‘15
198
Jan-Dec. ‘15
2762
Jan-Dec. ‘14
3663
# of Unique Users
400
33253
6934
Attended One-Stop Orientation
110
6342
1347
5
87
73
$24,661.95
$431,482.42
$334,336
Training
Total ITA Training Requests Approved
Total Obligations
Total OJT Training Agreements Approved
Total Obligations
1
4
10
$900.00
$6,370.00
$31,863
n/a
Total Trade Training Contracts Approved
20
108
Total Obligations
$280,005
$1,348,343
n/a
Total Job Placements
72
493
333
A NNOUNCEMENTS !
OMJLC (OhioMeansJobs Lorain
County) by the Numbers reflects
the activities and services provided to customers for the month of
December 2015, the total to date
for January-December 2015, and
last year for the same time period, January-December 2014. In
December many students are
preparing ot enter or return to
school for January semester. As
you can see we have experienced a tremendous amount of
Trade Training Activity due to
recent layoffs at the local steel
mills. TC
TRA N SI TI O NS
Mature Services is partnering to host a Job
Fair at the Lodi Family Center on February 5
from 11 – 3 pm located at 301 Mill St., Lodi
44254. Highlights of the fair will include a
JOGS clinic, Project Learn sign up and Mature
Services Jobs Training Station, along with Legal Aid and HEAP.
A networking group for business professionals. Sessions feature the expertise of
local professionals on various topics regarding the business environment. Visit
www.lorainccc.edu click on Career Services then Career Services Workshops to
get more info. and to RSVP for any session.
Feb. 8: Tell Me a Story - Behavioral Interview Practice More and more employers are choosing to conduct behavioral style
interviews due to the belief that past behaviors predict future success.
Transitions will give you hands-on experience in preparing and delivering your responses to behavioral questions you may encounter in a
job interview. Please bring a copy of your resume and a sample job
description with you to this program. Cyndi McCabe, a transition
specialist from LCCC’s Career Services department, will facilitate the
session.
Koinonia On-Site Recruitment at LCCC College Center February 10 from 10AM-2PM. Koinonia is a leading
provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Apply online today @ koinoniaHomes.org/
Employment.
Feb. 22: Leveraging Sales Skills to Land Your Next Job Although many people feel uncomfortable talking about sales, jobhunting is a selling process. Keith W. Strauss, President of Sales
Concepts, Inc., will show you how to use proven sales techniques to
stand out from your competition. Keith is President of Sales Concepts
Inc., an authorized Sandler Training Center. In 22 years with Sales
Concepts, Keith has worked with thousands of clients in more than
400 industries, facilitating classes, working one on one with clients
and delivering coaching over the phone.
A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co. will be holding a Job Fair & Open
House on Sat., March 12, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 PM. Various employment opportunities available. All job seekers are welcome,. Appropriate dress is business casual. Bring copies of your resume.
Visit ajrose.com for more info.
YOU ARE INVITED!!!!
Mar. 14: Volunteer Your Way to Paid Employment Volunteering can yield tremendous results for the job-seeker – skills
building, increased self-confidence, networking contacts, and paid
employment! Volunteering can have an even bigger impact when
strategic opportunities are sought that support career goals. Jeff Griffiths, Executive Director, Hands On Northeast Ohio Wendy Matthews,
former Director of Human Resources and Volunteer Services for the
Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross, will discuss
the professional benefits of volunteering – particularly during a job
search.
2016 CAREER FAIR
Thursday, APRIL 7, 2016
LCCC JOHN A. SPITZER CONFERENCE
CENTER & LCCC STOCKER CENTER
11:30am—3:00pm
Mar. 28: Job Fair Smarts: Making It Work to your Advantage If you are in a career transition, career fairs can provide “golden”
opportunities for you to inject new energy into your job search, meet
with representatives of area companies, and connect with real employment opportunities. Vernice Jackson from the college’s Career
Services department will share tips on how to “mine” these fairs for
career gold. Tips include a formula that you can use to prepare a
savvy approach that could result in establishing better contacts and
identifying available job opportunities.
Please call (440) 366-4763
for more info.!
RSVP: 440-366-4076
LCCC College Campus
1 0 0 5 N. Ab b e R d . , E l yr i a
www.lorainccc.edu
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O PEN J OB S EARCH S KILLS W ORKSHOPS
Partner Resources
Winning Resumes & Cover Letters! Discover what it takes to
write your own winning resume! Get the employers attention,
Get the interview, Get the job! Must RSVP!
Feb 2; Mar 1
5:00-7:00 PM
Main Conf. Rm
E m p l o ym e n t & C a r e e r S e r v i c e s
440-366-4076
“You’re Hired!” Increase your chances of hearing these two
words after your next interview. Gain the confidence and
presentation skills that will impress any interviewer. Must
RSVP!
Feb 4; Mar 3
5:00-7:00 PM
LCCC College Campus
1 0 0 5 N. Ab b e R d . , E l yr i a
www.lorainccc.edu
Main Conf. Rm
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
Adult Career Center
Open Resume Lab: Beginners and seasoned job seekers alike
can get help with their resume - any question, any issue! Prerequisite: Job Seekers must attend OMJLC Orientation, a Resume Workshop and have a completed resume template or previous/current resume prior to attending. Must RSVP!
Feb 9, 23; Mar 8, 22
1:00-3:00 PM
15181 Ohio 58, Oberlin, OH 44074
440-774-1051
www.lcjvs.com
Career Lab
Mock Interviews Refine your interviewing skills through a
videotaped mock interview session. Prerequisite: Job Seekers
must attend one of the Interviewing Skills workshops before
enrolling in the Mock Interviews workshop. Must RSVP!
Feb 11, 25; Mar 10, 24 1:00-4:00 PM
Senior Community Service
Employment Program
Job Training & Placement
for the Older Worker
Room 249
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
provides part-time paid work-based training for older workers
through community placements. Applicants must meet eligibility
requirements.
 Introduction to basic computer hardware
Call : 440-324-3588 for more information.
 Introduction to basic computer terminology
www.matureservices.org
 Introduction to basic computer use including creating and saving documents.
Bureau of
Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Services for the
Visually Impaired Providing
employment services to
people with disabilities.
This course consists of two 3-hour sessions.
Students must plan to attend both sessions.
February 2 & 3; March 1 & 2, 15 & 16
1:00-4:00 PM
For an appointment at OhioMeansJobs
Lorain County call toll-free:
OMJLC Orientation required prior to attending
C a l l 4 4 0 - 2 8 4 - 4 2 0 3 t o s ch e du l e
1-800-589-5811
www.ood.ohio.gov
GED classes are available
to adults free of charge
day and evening.
ESOL Basic Pathways, Intermediate and Advanced
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Learn to speak the
English language.
This class will demonstrate how to:
 Take advantaged of the Free tools available on
OhioMeansJobs.com
Students must register for and attend orientation
before taking classes.
 Get more positive results to the jobs you apply for
online
 Complete online job applications
 Avoid spam in your online Job Search
Call: 440-366-4816 for information
Basic computer skills required to participate in
this workshop. It is recommended that you, at minimum,
take Computer Literacy prior to enrolling in this class.
CALL: 440-284-4203 to RSVP
Providing Educational
Development & Gainful
Employment to Lorain County
Residents Ages 16-24!
February 4, 18; March 3,17, 31
1:00-4:00 PM
Call: 440-284-1806
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The following labor market information reflects the job postings in Lorain County from January 1 through December 31, 2015. The
statistics indicate the top ten in each area of Employers, Skills & Certifications, and Occupations. This information provides a snapshot of the local labor market and helps job seekers to better understand employer hiring over the past year.
Information obtained form Wanted Analytics .
Top 10 Occupations with the highest
number of job openings
Top 10 Employers posting the highest
number of job openings
Top 10 Skill Sets & Certifications
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hioMeansJobs Lorain
County
is
a
p a r t n e r s hi p o f lo ca l
organizations delivering a
comprehensive system of
high quality, customerfriendly services designed to
meet the job seeker’s
education, training,
employment, and supportive
services needs.
OhioMeansJobs Lorain County provides:
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42495 North Ridge Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
PH: 440-324-5244
FAX: 440-324-5266
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Services at No Cost
Open Computer Lab for Job Search
and Educational Activities
Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and
Interviewing Skills Workshops
Skill and Career Interest Assessments
Help Choosing the Right Career
Job Search Assistance
Financial Assistance to pay for
Education/Training
ohiomeansjobs.com/lorain
Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM—4:30 PM
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PLEASE RSVP!
Call: 440-324-5244
Wednesdays:
8:30 – 11:00
Social Security card and photo
identification required when attending the orientation session.
Bring your resume if you have one!