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June 2016
Volume 12, Issue 11
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Tuscarawas County Job Fair a Success
In This Month’s Issue
Tuscarawas County Job
Fair a Success
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WIA Scholarship Sessions
Begin in April
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Kelly Haer, OMJ Business Services Manager, said that the
employers were very pleased with the quality of the candidates
who attended the fair.
nother successful Tuscarawas County Job Fair was held May 5th from 11am-2pm
at the Monroe Centre in New Philadelphia. Sixty three businesses representing
manufacturing, health care, office administration, landscaping,
OSU Extension Brings
maintenance, law enforcement and military had the opportunity
Nutrition Classes to OMJ
to meet face to face with 750 job seekers. OhioMeansJobs
Stark
Tuscarawas County teamed up with U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs
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(R-Lakeville), WJER Radio, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of
Commerce, and Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and
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Upcoming Events
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Workforce Development Board
Executive Director Jennifer Meek Eells
and U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs
In a letter to OMJ Recruiting Specialist Anita Rutledge, Evelon Littleton, Human Resource
Manager for Dutchman Hospitality Group, Inc, said “I just wanted to tell you how successful
the job fair in Tuscarawas County was for me. I was able to set up three interviews at the
fair and we’ve already hired one of those. In addition there were three
to four other applicants that I was able to send to our location for
interviews,” she added.
According to Haer the Stark County Sheriff’s Office received 17
applications from solid candidates that they would be following up
on. The sheriff’s office was at the fair to recruit dispatchers, correction
officers and deputies.
“This was our tenth Tuscarawas County Job Fair, and we want to thank Congressman
Gibbs, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce, WJER Radio and Goodwill Industries
for partnering with us. Each partner contributed greatly to the
promotion and execution of this successful event,” said Jennifer
Meek Eells, Executive Director of the Workforce Development
Board.
“WJER Radio has been a partner since our very first Tuscarawas
County Job Fair, and we were pleased to have on-air personality
Bill Morgan host a three-hour live broadcast from the fair,” said
Monica Rose Gwin, Public Relations Specialist for OMJ Centers.
WJER on-air personality Bill Morgan
talked with Tuscarawas County
Commissioner Kerry Metzger on air
during the job fair
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Tuscarawas County Job Fair cont.
In addition to circulating over 1,000 flyers, Goodwill Industries was able to secure a $250 donation from
Great Clips for coupons for haircuts to help job seekers prepare for the job fair. Wendy’s also assisted in
promoting the event by placing information on table tent cards in all of their area restaurants and posting it
on their exterior signage.
A week prior to the event OMJ hosted two “Stand Out From the Crowd” workshops that helped job seekers
learn what to do before, during and after the job fair. Both sessions were well attended.
WJER on-air personality Bill Morgan
spoke with Tuscarawas County
Chamber of Commerce President
Scott Robinson during the job fair
U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs talked to
employers while at the job fair, including
Kimble Industries
The job fair ran smoothly thanks to the efforts of the many partners
involved. Partner staff working the event included: (l to r, back row)
Robert Clayton of Goodwill, Robin Hartline of WIA, Taryn Schneff of
Goodwill, Barbara Ventura of WIA, Anita Rutledge of WIA, Korie Haswell
of Goodwill, Ann Wenzel of WIA, John Kelly of WIA, Amy Miller of WIA,
Chris Curtiss of Mature Services, Mike Noe of WIA; (l to r front row)
Vicki Six of ODJFS, Devin Williams of Goodwill, Kelly Haer of WIA, Penny
Martin of Goodwill, Harry Berry of Goodwill and Lori Douglass of WIA
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OSU Extension Brings Nutrition Classes to OMJ Stark
T
he Ohio State University Extension will be facilitating the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education
Program (EFNEP) starting Monday, June 6 at OhioMeansJobs Stark County. The program, which is
funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, offers a series of eight free workshops once a week.
Each workshop will last one hour, starting at 11:15 a.m.
Participants of the EFNEP classes will learn the basics of making healthy food choices while being on a
budget. Each week the participants will get to take home a food preparation tool to help them live a
healthier lifestyle. Participants will also get the chance to make a nutritional snack during each class.
The class is free and open to the public. The dates of the workshops are June 6, June 13, June 20, June
27, July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1. If an individual attends all eight workshops, they will receive a
graduation certificate.
Individuals interested in attending the workshops can call OhioMeansJobs Stark County at 330-433-9675
and sign up to hold their seat. You can also learn more about the program by going to enfep.osu.edu.
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Jill Gilmore-Newland
Attended: Introduction to WinWay Resume
Writing
Attended: Writing an Effective Resume
“Excellent demonstration of a career building
application.”
“The course was very helpful in updating my
resume and what to include or not include in the
resume. Very useful information.”
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WIA Scholarship Sessions Scheduled in June
T
he Workforce Initiative Association will be holding scholarship information sessions in May and June.
2016 for individuals that will begin training as of August, September, or October, 2016. Residents of Stark
and Tuscarawas Counties interested in attending a session should follow these guidelines:
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You must be a resident of Stark or Tuscarawas Counties
You must be considered a dislocated worker or a displaced homemaker; or meet income guidelines to
qualify (Eligibility may be determined at a later date)
You should have already made a decision as to the type of training of interest to you. (Please visit the
Resource Room for career exploration information if you have not yet decided.)
College students seeking a degree must be able to graduate by the end of this school year. Scholarships
are not available for those just starting a degree program
Please do not bring children to the session
During these sessions, attendees will be given information about the WIA Scholarship Program and the
application process. Those individuals who wish to be considered for the WIA Scholarship Program will be
given an eligibility application at the session to complete. They also must know the family income for the
previous six months. Funding is limited.
Pre-registration is not required to attend.
Session dates in Stark and Tuscarawas County are as follows:
OhioMeansJobs Stark County
822 30th Street NW
Canton, OH 44709
Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
*June 9, 2016
June 23, 2016
*June 9th last session for Practical Nurse Program of
Canton City Schools
OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County
1260 Monroe Street, PO Box 6160
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
June 15, 2016
**Please note: The last application session date for
students interested in the Practical Nurse Program of
Canton City Schools is
June 9, 2016 in Stark County
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Upcoming Events
June 6
Synchrony Financial Recruitment
Stark County
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June 14
Stark County One-Stop Partner Meeting
8:30 a.m.
June 16
Ryan Staffing Recruitment
Stark County
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
June 17
One-Stop Committee Meeting
Stark County
9:30 a.m.
June 20
Synchrony Financial Recruitment
Stark County
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June 24
Tuscarawas County One-Stop Partner Meeting
8:30 a.m.
June 27
Ryan Staffing Recruitment
Stark County
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
OhioMeansJobs
In Stark County - 822 30th St. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 phone: 330-433-WORK (4675)
In Tuscarawas County - 1260 Monroe, Suite 35, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 phone: 330-364-9777
On the Web at: www.omjwork.com