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Available Job Seekers Services
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Below you will find a listing of services available from our One-Stop System partner agencies to assist Wood County job seekers. For your convenience the listing is categorized under the following headings: Employment Services, Training Services, Emergency Resources and Services, Counseling Services, Child Care Services, and Veterans Services.
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Employment Services
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Employment Services for Individuals
Experience Works!
Employment services for low income individuals 40 years of age and above.
Eligibilities:
Income below the federal poverty level
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Wood County residents
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JobSolutions of Wood County
JobSolutions of Wood County
JobSolutions of Wood County has many services avalible please call for more information.
Eligibilities:
Received a layoff notice from their employer
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Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members
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Wood County residents
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Ex-Offender or Individual on Probation
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Income below the federal poverty level
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Physical or Mental Impairment
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Available to everyone
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Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Dislocated Workers
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Practical Work Experience Training
Northwest Community Corrections Center/ Wood County Work Center
The Wood County Work Center is operated by the Northwest Community Corrections Center and offers practical work experience training in a workshop environment for offenders or individuals on probation. Besides learning work skills such as manufacturing sub-assembly, forklift operation, and industrial woodworking, individuals learn the team work approach and valuable work ethics. Once trained, the Wood County Work Center assists the trainees with job placement into full-time unsubsidized employment.
Eligibilities:
Ex-Offender or Individual on Probation
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Unemployment Compensation and Employment Services
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Unemployment Compensation and Employment Services for dislocated workers and job seekers. Go to the Web Site
www.scoti.ohio.gov
Eligibilities:
Available to everyone
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Received a layoff notice from their employer
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Vocational Guidance and Counseling
Ohio Rehabilitative Services Commission
Vocational guidance and counseling, job placement, job coaching, work adjustment training, and vocational or skills training for eligible individuals who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental impairment.
Eligibility for services: physical or mental impairment that causes an impediment to gainful employment.
Eligibilities:
Physical or Mental Impairment
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Employment Services and Social Services Programs
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Wood County residents
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In-School and Out-Of-School At-Risk Youth Services
Wood County Educational Service Center
The Wood County Educational Service Center assists In-School Youth and Out-Of-School Youth aged 14 through 21 residing in Wood County. Youth to be served must meet financial eligibility requirements and have a specific barrier toward employment and/or education. Program staff work directly with the youth to establish educational goals and ongoing services and support to achieve those goals. In addition, staff members help to prepare youth for future employment by developing work readiness skills.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Wood County youth age 14 through 21.
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Employment Services for Income Eligible Individuals
WSOS Community Action Commission
WSOS offers a wid range of employment services for income eligible individuals. Eligibility for services: Based on income, but different programs have different income eligibility standards. WSOS would have to determine eligibility at intake appointment.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Training Services
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Training Opportunities for Individuals
Experience Works!
Training opportunities for individuals 55 years of age and above.
Eligibilities:
Income below the federal poverty level
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Dislocated Workers
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Wood County residents
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JobSolutions of Wood County
JobSolutions of Wood County
JobSolutions of Wood County has many services avalible please call for more information.
Eligibilities:
Received a layoff notice from their employer
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Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members
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Wood County residents
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Ex-Offender or Individual on Probation
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Income below the federal poverty level
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Physical or Mental Impairment
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Available to everyone
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Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Dislocated Workers
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Practical Work Experience Training
Northwest Community Corrections Center/ Wood County Work Center
The Wood County Work Center is operated by the Northwest Community Corrections Center and offers practical work experience training in a workshop environment for offenders or individuals on probation. Besides learning work skills such as manufacturing sub-assembly, forklift operation, and industrial woodworking, individuals learn the team work approach and valuable work ethics. Once trained, the Wood County Work Center assists the trainees with job placement into full-time unsubsidized employment.
Eligibilities:
Ex-Offender or Individual on Probation
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Vocational Guidance and Counseling
Ohio Rehabilitative Services Commission
Vocational guidance and counseling, job placement, job coaching, work adjustment training, and vocational or skills training for eligible individuals who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental impairment.
Eligibility for services: physical or mental impairment that causes an impediment to gainful employment.
Eligibilities:
Physical or Mental Impairment
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Two Year Associate Degree Programs and Short-Term Vocational Training Programs
Owens Community College
Two year Associate Degree programs in a wide range of business and technical career areas and short-term Certificate Programs for vocational training and upgrading of skills. Eligibility for Services: Enrollment is open to everyone.
Eligibilities:
Available to everyone
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Adult Basic Educational Classes and Vocational Training
Penta Career Center
Adult Basic Educational Classes to prepare for G.E.D. plus many short-term adult training programs for technical and vocational careers. Eligibility for Services: Enrollment is open to everyone.
Eligibilities:
Available to everyone
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Employment Services and Social Services Programs
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Wood County residents
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In-School and Out-Of-School At-Risk Youth Services
Wood County Educational Service Center
The Wood County Educational Service Center assists In-School Youth and Out-Of-School Youth aged 14 through 21 residing in Wood County. Youth to be served must meet financial eligibility requirements and have a specific barrier toward employment and/or education. Program staff work directly with the youth to establish educational goals and ongoing services and support to achieve those goals. In addition, staff members help to prepare youth for future employment by developing work readiness skills.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Wood County youth age 14 through 21.
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Reading Materials and Family Literacy Services
Wood County Library Family Literacy Program
Reading materials and comprehensive literacy services for families in Wood County. Eligibility for Services: Services are available to all Wood County residents
Eligibilities:
Wood County residents
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Emergency Resources and Services
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Behavioral Health Care Counseling Services
Behavioral Connections of Wood County
Behavioral Connections of Wood County provides a comprehensive, accessible, and affordable continuum of behavioral health care for Wood County residents. Services include prevention, crisis intervention, plus diagnostic and treatment services for people affected by substance abuse or mental health issues.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Diagnosed need for substance abuse or mental health services
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Vocational Guidance and Counseling
Ohio Rehabilitative Services Commission
Vocational guidance and counseling, job placement, job coaching, work adjustment training, and vocational or skills training for eligible individuals who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental impairment.
Eligibility for services: physical or mental impairment that causes an impediment to gainful employment.
Eligibilities:
Physical or Mental Impairment
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Migrant Farm Worker Services and Programs
Rural Opportunities Incorporated
Assistance for migrant farm workers with social services, family services, education and skills training, and employment services. Eligibility for Services: Designated as a migrant farm worker.
Eligibilities:
Designated as a migrant farm worker
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Employment Services and Social Services Programs
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Wood County residents
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Wood County Veterans Assistance
Wood County Veterans Assistance Center
The Wood County Veterans Assistance Officer advises and assists active in the Armed Forces of the United States, veterans, spouses, children, parents, and dependents of veterans in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any law of the United States or Ohio. Benefits include vocational rehabilitation, outpatient medical center services, pension, compensation, VA Home Loans, Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure, correction of military records, burial allowance, education and training, nursing home care, insurance, hospitalization, alcohol and drug dependence, and appeal of adverse VA decisions.
Eligibilities:
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members
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Community and Economic Development Services
WSOS Community Action Commission
Community and economic development services in the region including Head Start, emergency food, shelter and housing, energy and public utility assistance, and senior citizen services. Eligibility for services: All programs and services are income based and would have to be determined by WSOS staff.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Counseling Services
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Behavioral Health Care Counseling Services
Behavioral Connections of Wood County
Behavioral Connections of Wood County provides a comprehensive, accessible, and affordable continuum of behavioral health care for Wood County residents. Services include prevention, crisis intervention, plus diagnostic and treatment services for people affected by substance abuse or mental health issues.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Diagnosed need for substance abuse or mental health services
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Wood County Veterans Assistance
Wood County Veterans Assistance Center
The Wood County Veterans Assistance Officer advises and assists active in the Armed Forces of the United States, veterans, spouses, children, parents, and dependents of veterans in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any law of the United States or Ohio. Benefits include vocational rehabilitation, outpatient medical center services, pension, compensation, VA Home Loans, Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure, correction of military records, burial allowance, education and training, nursing home care, insurance, hospitalization, alcohol and drug dependence, and appeal of adverse VA decisions.
Eligibilities:
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members
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Child Care Services
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Employment Services and Social Services Programs
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
The Wood County Department of Job and Family Services administers programs designed to help Wood County residents be healthy and safe, while gaining or maintaining employment and independence. There are four separate units ready to assist people within the Department: Employment, Medical, and Income Services Unit; Social Services Unit; Work Activities Unit; Children's Protective Services Unit.
Eligibilities:
Based on income, eligibility would have to be determined by the service provider.
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Wood County residents
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YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral
YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral
A community based child care resource and referral service for parents. Additionally, YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral provides resource development and information for businesses, community organizations, and schools.
Eligibilities:
Available to parents or guardians of infants, toddlers, or adolescent children
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Veterans Services
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Wood County Veterans Assistance
Wood County Veterans Assistance Center
The Wood County Veterans Assistance Officer advises and assists active in the Armed Forces of the United States, veterans, spouses, children, parents, and dependents of veterans in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining rights or benefits under any law of the United States or Ohio. Benefits include vocational rehabilitation, outpatient medical center services, pension, compensation, VA Home Loans, Agent Orange or Nuclear Radiation Exposure, correction of military records, burial allowance, education and training, nursing home care, insurance, hospitalization, alcohol and drug dependence, and appeal of adverse VA decisions.
Eligibilities:
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their family members
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