OMJLC Welcomes Our New Business Services Executive!
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Eddie Hawkins, OhioMeansJobs Lorain County Business Services Executive.
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OhioMeansJobs Lorain County is pleased to introduce our new Business Services Executive, Eddie Hawkins. Eddie comes to OMJLC from Sandusky County OMJ and was recently promoted to the Business Account Executive position in Lorain County.
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Eddie has been with Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) for 10 years, most recently in the Trade Division of the Office of Worforce Development (OWD) assisting individuals affected by foreign trade. Additionally, he was a Regional Trainer for ODJFS, conducting specialized trainings for staff in the OWD as well as working with staff one-on-one.
Eddie is a husband and father of 3 active boys all involved in baseball with an additional ball player on the way. So when he is not in the office assisting local businesses, he is usually coaching baseball. Eddie is the head coach of his sons travel baseball team, the Erie Shores Heat, who are the 6
th
ranked 8u team in Ohio.
Employers seeking business services to manage or grow their workforce can contact Eddie Hawkins at 440-284-4228 or email Eddie at donald.hawkins@jfs.ohio.gov
Welcome Eddie!
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Jovaniel Rolon-Ramos
(taller individual in the background wearing black shirt) is pictured teaching the younger youth about drones while allowing the participants to practice at the remote control.
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Jovaniel Rolon-Ramos is pictured left at his OhioMeansJob Lorain County (OMJLC) Summer Work Experience site at El Centro de Servicios Sociales teaching youth (10-14) how to build and fly drones as part of a summer camp offered by
El Centro
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Jovaniel is currently enrolled at Lorain County Community College (LCCC), and he is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science-Criminal Justice. He also plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science-Criminal Justice through the University Partnership Program at LCCC. Jovaniel plans to apply for a position with the FBI after graduation, and suggested that he has already spoken with recruiters from the agency.
When asked how he felt about his work experience this summer, Jovaniel stated “It was a great learning experience for me. I learned a lot about the community, office work, customer service, and many other important topics”.
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Angela Martin was laid off form her mortgage lending job and in need of work.
Since she had started nursing school some time ago and had hopes of of going back some day, she took a job as a dialysis technician. While working in this position, a co-worker told her about OhioMeansJobs Lorain County and suggested that they may be able to help her finish her nursing program. Angela figured it was worth a try and "the rest is history, " said Angela.
Angela was so pleased to have not only her nursing classes paid for, but her uniforms, books and all other nursing supplies including her NCLEX exam following graduation. "My awesome, Workforce Development Specialist, Kim Duncan, was great and encouraged me throughout my training" stated Angela.
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"Kim also helped me prepare for job interviews following nursing school." Angela went on to say, " I felt so much more prepared going out on job interviews, which really helped calm my nerves."
Angela is now working in her dream job as an operating room nurse at Cleveland Clinic; where she says that she has been able to experience cutting-edge procedures not yet used anywhere else in the world.
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"OhioMeansJobs Lorain County
is a great program for all people. Everyone at OMJLC wants to see you succeed and they do everything they can to make it happen. It's definitely worth the time and effort!"
-Angela Martin
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Angela hopes to return to school for her BSN to further advance her career in the nursing field. OMJLC wishes Angela the best in all her future endeavors!
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OMJLC Bids Farewell to Kim Duncan
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We bid a fond farewell to Kim "Kimmy" Duncan as she begins a new chapter in her career with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. We have had our ups and we have had our downs, we have worked hard and we have played hard, and at the end of the day we can take pride in the work we have done and the customers we have served. We have a great team at OMJLC, and as a Workforce Development Specialist at OMJLC for the past nine plus years Kim has been a key player on our team. We hate to see her go, but we wish her the best in her new opportunity with OOD!
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Kim Duncan, former Workforce Development Specialist with OhioMeansJobs Lorain County
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Daniel Pritchard, President/CEO of A.J. Rose Manufacturing is pictured above providing a historical overview and future outlook for the company.
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2019 Manufacturing Month Kickoff Event
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On October 4, The Lorain County Growth Partnership hosted the 2019 Manufacturing Month Kickoff at A.J. Rose Manufacturing Company in Avon, Ohio.
Keynote speaker, Daniel Pritchard, President/CEO of A.J. Rose Manufacturing addressed a group of approximately 80 attendees including representatives from Lorain County manufacturing companies, the Lorain County Manufacturing Partnership, and representatives from public education, community development and workforce development organizations. Pritchard shared a historical overview of the company including how the business got started in the metal stamping business in Cleveland, OH in 1922 by his grandfather, Anton J. Rose, to the 1995 extension on the Chester Road site in Avon, and future plans for further expansions on that site. He also shared the growth of the company in the metal stamping industry and the various processes for metal stamping particularly for the auto industry. (See WEOL broadcast below.)
Other speakers included the Mayor of Avon, Bryan Jensen and Lorain County Commissioner, Sharon Sweda, who gave the proclamation for the annual Kickoff event.
The Lorain County Growth Partnership’s goal during Manufacturing Month is to create awareness of manufacturing in Lorain County and to highlight career pathways in manufacturing to local students and transitional workers. Our collaboration with the business and education sectors allows us the opportunity for open dialog to understand the skills needed for future employees.
WEOL broadcasted live from the Kickoff and the event is expected to draw positive media attention for our region and the manufacturing sector of Lorain County businesses. Click the link for listen to the
WEOL Mfg. Month Kickoff broadcasts
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El Centro de Servicios Sociales 2019 Block Party
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OhioMeansJobs Lorain County staff Abigail Kucbel, Employment Specialist and JoLyn Gonzales, Adult & Dislocated Worker Program Manager, take a moment to pose for a picture at the 2019 Block Party with the Lorain County Community Action Agency youth. Youth are pictured from L-R,
Darryl Hill, Nia Noble, Isaias DeJesus, Jonathan Oyola.
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The annual Block Party c
elebrates Hispanic Heritage Month while exposing partner resources and organizations to the community. Although all organizations donated to the event and hosted fun games and activities for the kids, among the favorites were the rock climbing wall hosted by the Boy Scouts of America, the SWAT/BEAST vehicles hosted by the Lorain Police Dept., and of course the ice cream truck hosted by Huntington National Bank. The bouncy house was a big hit too and was provided through generous donations by participating organizations.
"We look forward to next year's event!"
Cleveland Clinic representative
"It was time well spent in our community and a win-win event."
Nationwide Ins. representative
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Upskill your workforce today with TechCred.
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TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. These technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete and prepare current and future employees for the technology jobs Ohio employers need.
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LinkedIn: A New Option for Unemployment Claimants in Ohio
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In September, the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services partnered with LinkedIn to offer additional resources for unemployment claimants in Ohio. Now, in addition to using OhioMeansJobs.com, claimants can use LinkedIn to:
- Apply for jobs
- Have jobs count towards the requirement of applying for at least two jobs each week
- Receive email reminders to make sure the two jobs a week requirements are being met
- View and save LinkedIn application history in an online convenient location
- Access free LinkedIn courses and other resources
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ACT National Career Readiness Certificates Update
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The above chart reflects the
ACT National Career Readiness Certificates
(NCRC) earned by OhioMeansJobs Lorain County job seekers since May 2016
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The NCRC complements such traditional credentials as high school diplomas, community college degrees, and certificates of technical proficiency. Academic credentials mark the fulfillment of an individual’s classroom learning experiences. The NCRC relies on standardized assessments and confirms an individual’s competence in a specific set of workplace skills including Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
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OhioMeansJobs
Lorain County
presents
Lisa Hart Lasky
Wednesday, November 6
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Seating is Limited
RSVP: 440-284-4217
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Education
*Lorain County Community College
* Myers University
Professional & Community Involvement
* Member of the Society for Human Resource Mgmt.
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OhioMeansJobs Lorain County
is very excited to have
Lisa Hart Lasky
share her expertise and knowledge with us on
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 1-3pm
as part of our Professionals’ Networking Roundtable. Lisa will be speaking about Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness. These are areas she is very passionate about, and she will explain the importance of these traits in leadership and managing people.
Lisa Hart Lasky is President and owner of Sapphire HR Solutions, a Northeast Ohio management consulting firm focused on helping leaders maximize the potential of their human resources. A member of the Society for Human Resources Management and graduate of Lorain County Community College and Myers University, Lisa has excelled in the Human Resources arena since 1996, most notably putting together high performing workforces during tenures with Henkel of America, SIFCO Industries, Maradyne Corporation and Bettcher Manufacturing.
In 2010, she started Sapphire HR Solutions, in order to serve multiple clients. As a business owner, Lisa manages recruitment for organizations, coaches and develops leaders and other high potential employees; conducts workshops that enable people understand their innate behaviors and how it impacts their effectiveness; conducts focus groups; and assists leaders to address difficult employee relations issues and change management initiatives. “It’s all about putting the right people in the right job, with the right manager and developing them along the way” Lisa states. In fact, Sapphire HR Solutions’ tagline is, “
All people are precious gems in the right setting.”
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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!
Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7 5:00-7:00 PM
“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!
Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9 5:00-7:00 PM
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!
Nov 13, 26; Dec 10, 26; Jan 14, 28
1:00-3:00 PM
Mock Interviews:
Refine your interviewing skills through a videotaped mock interview session. Prerequisite: Job Seekers must attend OMJLC Orientation and one of the Interviewing Skills workshops before enrolling in the Mock Interviews workshop. Must RSVP!
Oct 31; Nov 14, 27; Dec 13; Jan 2, 16, 30
1:00-4:00 PM
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Career Development Workshops are also available including Soft-Skills and other Job Search Skills classes. These workshops are offered on a bi-weekly basis between 9AM-Noon. OMJLC Orientation required prior to enrollment. Please click the link to the right or call to get more info.
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Basic Computer Training:
This is a two-part class (6 hrs. total) providing students with introductory to computer use. It is designed for the student who has no or little experience using a computer. Topics include: intro to computer hardware, basic computer terminology, using the keyboard, mouse, creating & saving documents.
Prerequisite: OMJLC Orientation
Nov 5 & 6: 19 & 20
Dec 3 & 4; 17 & 18
Jan 7 & 8; 21 & 22
1:00-4:00 PM
OhioMeansJobs.com:
This class will demonstrate how to register on OMJ.com, create your career profile, search jobs, apply for jobs, using your personal backpack and more! Prerequisite:
OMJLC Orientation
Nov 8, 22 Dec 6, 20; Jan 10 9:00 AM-12 PM
Jan 24 1:00-4:00 PM
COMING SOON!
LCCAA Tech Connect Computer Training
Tech Connect will feature computer classes for
8 consecutive classes
. The classes will include Microsoft Office programs, such as WORD & EXCEL, write your resume in WORD, and more. Upon completing the program each applicant that has been income qualified and is registered with OhioMeansJobs Lorain County will receive a certificate and a refurbished computer of their very own. Registration is open to all over 18.
Contact Colette Park to enroll in this course at OMJLC or any other Lorain County location @ 440-204-3151 or by email
cpark@lccaa.net
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Avon Lake Public Library:
Need help finding a job? Need financial assistance for school or training? OMJLC may be able to help you! Attend this special orientation to learn more! RSVP:
https://alpl.org/
February 24, 2020
6:00-8:00 PM
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Attention Job Seekers and Employers!
Job Seekers:
Funding may be available through a WIOA
Individual Training Account (ITA)
for training or re-training in "in-demand" occupations to those who qualify.
Employers: On-the-Job Training (OJT)
is a service available to businesses to help offset the costs of hiring and training. Reimbursements of new-hire training costs available to businesses up to $3000/trainee when hiring WIOA eligible candidates.
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Now Hiring!
Workforce Development Specialist
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The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of Workforce Development Specialist within the Lorain County Workforce Development Agency. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive services to Adults and Dislocated Workers using the services of OhioMeansJobs Lorain County (OMJLC) center, including assisting customers in the development of an Education/Training and Employment Plan through the provision of career guidance, assessment and other related resources. The Workforce Development Specialist assists in the determination of and documentation of WIOA eligibility, performs proactive case management and individual career services for those encountering barriers to employment, identifying resources and strategies to reduce or eliminate the barriers.
Read more!
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Current Unemployment Rates
- United States 3.5%
- Ohio 4.2%
- Lorain County 4.3% (Read More)
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Funding provided in part by Lorain County Board of Commissioners and
the Lorain County’s Workforce Development Board
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