One-Stop Center Staff  -  Contact Information: 

County

One Stop Center Name

Address

 

Phone

E-mail

Ottawa

The Job Store

Ottawa County Resource Center
8043 W. St. Rt. 163
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449

 

419-898-3688 x 270
800-665-1677 x 270

dneff@northcoastjobs.org

lhopfinger@northcoastjobs.org

bnusser@northcoastjobs.org

 

Sandusky

The Job Store

Sandusky County Service Center

2511 Countryside Drive

Fremont, Ohio 43420

 

419-332-2169

800-883-8283 x 2169

mwhite@northcoastjobs.org

khofacker@northcoastjobs.org

bnusser@northcoastjobs.org

 

Seneca

Seneca One Stop Career & Resource Center

Seneca County Department of Job & Family Services

3362 S. Twp. Rd. 151

Tiffin, Ohio 44883

419-447-5011 x 443

800-825-5011 x 443

gillet@odjfs.state.oh.us

bnusser@northcoastjobs.org

Huron

The Job Store

Huron County Department of Job & Family Services

185 Shady Lane Drive

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

419-663-JOBS

419-668-8126 x 3335

800-668-5175 x 3335

psparks@northcoastjobs.org

kmusic@northcoastjobs.org

tkeysor@northcoastjobs.org

bnusser@northcoastjobs.org

 

 

 

 

Economic Development Information and Services

 

Service

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

Access Point(s)

Expansion or Relocation Information

Demographics, Market Analysis of State & Local Workforce Trends, Occupational Trends, Wage Data (down to the county level,) Leading Economic Indicators, Labor Force Estimates, Current Employment Stats, Infrastructure Information ………

*     http://lmi.state.oh.us

*     http://lmi.state.oh.us/ASP/Edeps/Edeps202.htm

*     Economic Development Offices

*     Chambers of Commerce

Small Business Resources

Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Business Start-Up and Expansions, Business Liquidation/Sale, Legal Issues, Government Procurement, Marketing and Sales, Sources of Capital, Accounting/Records, Business Training………..

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

 

*     Small Business Development Centers

       419-334-8400 ext. 210

 

*     Small Business Management Program

       419-334-6901 ext. 407

 

*     www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/osb/sbdc/

Entrepreneurial Training

New Business Start Up consultation and information.

*     Small Business Development Centers

       419-334-8400 ext. 210

 

*     Small Business Management Program

       419-334-6901 ext. 407

 

One Stop System

 

Service

 

 

Description

 

 

Access Point(s)

One-Stop System Orientation

Concept of a single point of access for employment, training and community services and information.

*     One Stop Centers  (Refer to Page 1)

Employment/Labor Market Statistics Information

Economic Analyses, Occupations, Wages, Labor Force, Unemployment, Hours & Earnings, Employment, Jobs & Careers….

*      http://lmi.state.oh.us

 

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

 

Regulatory Information

Safety Issues, ADA Compliance, OSHA Compliance, Minor Labor Laws.

Ohio State Safety Regulations (Ohio Administrative Code chapters for general industry and construction.)

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

*     www.shrm.org

*     www.andersonpublishing.com

*     www.dol.gov/elaws

Unemployment Insurance Information

Filing an Application, Establishing Eligibility, Maintaining Eligibility, Appeal Rights, Local Office Information.

*      www.state.oh.us/odjfs

*      To File a Claim or Reopen a Claim call:

            1-877-644-6562

            TTY: 1-888-642-8203

Tax Credit Information

Hire from special groups of Job Seekers (10 in total) to Qualify for the Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit and/or the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

 

Earned Income Tax Credit (individual.)

*      www.state.oh.us/odjfs/index.stm

*      www.state.oh.us/odjfs/wotc/index.stm

*      www.hud.gov

*      www2.state.oh.us/odjfs/ottc/info/  (this site address is correct, but a direct link cannot be established because of the ‘www2’)

*      www.irs.gov

Human Resource Management Information

Multitude of issues of the ‘Human Resource’ kind are being faced

Society of Human Resource Managers.

*     Local County Personnel Associations

 

*     www.shrm.org

Support Services Information/Referrals

Compilation of the County’s community services available to support the individual worker and/or family.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Single Point of Contact for all System Services

Refer to the One-Stop System Orientation section above.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Human Resource Consultation

Refer to the Human Resource Management Information section above.

*     Local County Personnel Associations

*     www.shrm.org

 

 

Employee Recruitment/Retention Services

 

Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access Point(s)

Job Listing and Matching Services

List job openings with the One-Stop Centers (internet, bulletin boards, personal referrals)

List job openings with the State on line Job Listing/Matching System.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

 

 

*     www.state.oh.us/odjfs/ojn

 

Job Seeker Resume Bank

A local on line ‘bank of resumes’ does not exist as of this time.  Although one-stop center staff can personally refer from customers visiting the Centers.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Job Fairs

Gathering of employers and agencies that help in the hiring process, there are several in the region located at Terra Community College, Elk’s in Port Clinton, EHOVE Career Center and a few in Seneca County.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Interview Space

Space is available to Interview at the One-Stop Centers.  Special arrangements can be made for ‘mass recruitment’ campaigns.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Screening

Job Seekers can be screened to your specifications.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Job Development

System Service Providers meet to discuss the ‘fit’ between their customers and your jobs.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Consultation in the provision of appropriate accommodations for employees with disabilities

Ohio Rehabilitative Services Commission has information and advice for reasonable site accommodations.

*    www.state.oh.us/rsc/VR_Services/BVR/bvr-html

 

 

 

New Employee Follow-Up Services
 

Service

  

 

Description

  

Access Point(s)

Support Services for Eligible Employees

Eligible employees may be eligible for funds for transportation, child care, clothing for work (as examples.)

*     County Department of Job & Family    Services

 

Employee Assistance Programs for Eligible Employees

Refer to Support Services Description above.

*     County Department of Job & Family           Services

On Going Job Readiness Workshops

Workshops on site or off site can be arranged for your incumbent workforce in areas relating to what it takes to retain employment  - work ethics, stress and time management, scheduling, child care and transportation back up plans (as examples.)

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

 

 

 

Employee Skills Information and Services

 

Service

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

Access Point(s)

Information on skill standards and skill certification

National Skill Standards Board was created to oversee the development and implementation of a national skill standards system including skill standards, assessment, certification and credentialing.

*    www.nssb.org

 

Assessment of incumbent worker skills

Assess the skills of your current workforce in efforts to match new employees with those skill levels.

*    One-Stop Centers  (Refer to Page 1)

Information on incumbent worker training resources

Ohio legislature allocated funds for 53 Enterprise Ohio Network campuses to establish partnerships with employers to plan, deliver and evaluate affordable training and related services.

 

Ohio Investment in Training Program.

 

Small Business Mini-Grant Program.

*     Workforce Training Alliance (Terra            Community College and Vanguard-Sentinel Career Center)

419-334-4371 or 866-266-6599

bhannam@terra.edu

*     Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation

419-334-8400 x 237

bhannam@terra.edu

*     BEST Partnership (BGSU Firelands and EHOVE Career Center)

1-866-202-4333 x 364

www.bestpartnership.org

*     www.odod.state.oh.us

Workplace Literacy, Basic Skills and English for Speaker of Other Languages

For individuals just needing to brush up on their reading and math skills, for those needing a GED, for those needing to learn the English language and for specific employment related needs.  Services can be provided on site or off site. 

*     Vanguard-Sentinel Career Centers Adult Education

419-334-6901 x 420

*     Penta County Adult Education

419-661-6555

*     Norwalk City Schools Adult Education

419-668-2779

 

 

Downsizing/Lay-Off Services

 

Service

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

Access Point(s)

Rapid Response

Each County has a rapid response plan to immediately assist your company in any displacement situation.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

 

 

Outplacement Services

A multitude of services exist at the one-stop centers to help in the re-employment of individuals such as re-employment workshops, resume writing and job search assistance.  The goal is to lessen the amount of time of the unemployed.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

 

New Hire Training Services

 

Service

 

 

Description

 

 

Access Point(s)

Pre and Post hire Job Readiness Training

Job Readiness and Retention workshops are provided to your employees by the one-stop system service provider, Terra Community College, at no cost to you.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

*     Register  for any workshop (various listings)on line at www.northcoastjobs.org

Click on Calendar of Events, Select workshop topic and select Register Now

Pre Employment Vocational Training

Training may be arranged for new employees – teaching a specific skill – typically considered short term training prior to hire.

*     County Department of Job & Family Services

 

*     One Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Initial On-the-Job Training

Up to 50% wage reimbursement upon hiring and training a qualified individual.  A few OJT programs exist funded through the Veterans Program and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program.

*     County Department of Job & Family Services

 

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Supported Work and Job Coaching

New employees with special needs receive additional assistance in many forms from RSC or contracted service staff.  Training wages can be reimbursed or funded totally. Job coaches work right with the new employee while being trained.

*     Local Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC) offices

*     www.state.oh.us/rsc/VR_Services/BVR/bvr-html

 

*     County Department of Job & Family Services

 

Customized Training

Various trainings exist that can be customized to your needs either through the higher level education partnerships or through your County DJFS office.

*     County Department of Job & Family Services

 

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship programs combining work and education exist in a variety of occupations.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)

*     Community Colleges

*     Local Career Centers

 

 

Incumbent Worker Training Program

 

Service

 

 

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Access Point(s)

Employee Skill Training

Training a current employee can be done in many ways from your own Tuition Reimbursement programs to funded programs by grants such as the Targeted Industry Training Grant and the Ohio Investment in Training Program incentive program.

*     Workforce Training Alliance (Terra Community College and Vanguard-Sentinel Career Centers)

419-334-4371 or 866-266-6599

bhannam@terra.edu

*     BEST Partnership (BGSU Firelands and EHOVE Career Center)

1-866-202-4333 x 36     www.bestpartnership.org

Upgrade On-the-Job Training

Refer to the Employee Skill Training section above.

Same as above

Industry Training Consortium

There have been a few ‘industry training’ consortiums in our region where employers would gather as a group with a vested interest in the pre employment training and screening of potential employees.  Curriculum was designed and taught by the employers.  For a program like this to work, every single ‘like’ hire would have to be hired through the program. 

Customized Training is also available.

*     Coordinator of Corporate Training and Workforce Development

419-334-8400 x 237

 or 1-800-826-2431

bhannam@terra.edu

Supervisory Training

Get your supervisors trained with the skills they need to become great supervisors, respected and productive.

*     One-Stop Centers (Refer to Page 1)