Provides job training and readiness testing and computerized lab.

Youth programs help guide youth on their way to becoming self-sufficient and productive adults in the Marion community. We assist young adults, ages 14 to 24, in developing the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today's world of work. Programs include: - Retail Work Study Program - Youth Jobs Program - Summer Youth Program - Youth Job Readiness Training.

Provides employment and training services to eligible, low-income individuals based on a comprehensive assessment of employment and training needs, as well as a basic skills assessment. Participants are provided services to support goals outlined in their individual opportunity plan, which may include support to obtain a high school diploma, job placement, work experience, and other supportive services such as rent, child care and transportation. Participants are provided with case management to address barriers to self-sufficiency such as health, addiction/substance abuse issues, housing, education, transportation, etc. Participants are typically offered paid Summer employment.

Assigns area youth to summer jobs with employers within 1-3 miles of their home. Jobs typically have included gardening, maintenance, clerical, arts/cultural, IT, recreation aides, and camp counselors.

Helps Daybreak youth develop the skills necessary to get and keep jobs. Lindy's Bakery, Daybreak’s dog treat bakery offers paid transitional job opportunities while youth gain valuable work experience.

Provides an employment program for youth during the Summer months.

Provides a variety of education programs through public and parochial schools; programs include special education, tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention, before and after school and summer enrichment and extended learning, youth employment services, and preschool services.

Reemployment and training program assisting dislocated workers, unemployed adults, and youth with skill development and job searching.

Provides a 5-week summer employment program for youth. Participants receive a paid work experience at different business partner locations, and they are accompanied by a job coach who provides on the job training. Summer youth employers are typically in the retail or food service industries but other employers may also participate. Participants explore careers and receive soft skills and job readiness training and may take part in job shadowing visits. The program also provides pre-employment services that help them identify and achieve their employment goals.

Helps youth set employment and educational goals with the support of an employment specialist. Participating in this program allows youth to work through challenges that are keeping them from finding and retaining a job or completing their education.

Program providing area youth with work experience to assist with the following: * Opportunity to identify several vocational areas of interest * Acquire a general understanding of the job-seeking process * Ability to meet employer's expectations as far as quality and quantity of work and work behaviors * Build upon communication and interpersonal skills * Address potential vocational barriers While participating, youth earn minimum wage.

Provides an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily accessible location. Includes: - Information about job openings, wages and benefits. - Resume preparation and job interviewing skills. - Job referral and placement. - Skill and interest inventories. - Career information and guidance. - Current employment data and trends. - Assistance in identifying financial resources to support employment. - Education and training-related expenses. - Connections to community resources. - Job search workshops and seminars.

The Employment Services program offers a broad range of assessment, training and job placement services and provide on-on-one support to reach personal employment goals. Work Assessments offer opportunities for "job tryouts" with community-based employers to determine areas of interest and existing skill sets. Job Development focuses on the outcome of community job placement. Individuals may receive assistance with resume development, interview proficiency, job search techniques and employer advocacy. Job Coaching assists individuals to develop the skills to be successful in community employment by offering supplemental training and oversight to solidify job performance. Transition Services assist students, ages 14-22, with preparation for employment via career exploration and job readiness training. Job club, Summer Youth and Project SEARCH programs were designed specifically to achieve the employment goals of students transitioning into the workforce. We also provide Job Readiness and Career Exploration classes for Jr. High and High School students from throughout our service area.

Summer Youth Programs are intended to promote a student’s transition from high school to post-secondary education, vocational training, or integrated employment. Services may include an evaluation of the consumer’s vocational needs, instruction on vocational topics such as interviewing skills, work behaviors, basic job readiness skills, and independent living skills, as well as integrated, community based work experiences. Staff work with students to learn job tasks and skills needed in the workplace. Students are paid Ohio minimum wage for work time.

Provides employment opportunities to youth throughout the county during the summer.

A 10-week course which provides a work readiness training program and paid internship opportunities to youth ages 14 to 19 during the summer. Now extended to courses throughout the school year, but only paid during summer hours worked.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program to assist job seekers to find employment by improving their education and job skills. This program also serves to connect employers with "Ready-to-Work" employees to fill their job vacancies. Scope of Services: * Paid work experiences * Community employment/labor market information * Post-Secondary preparation activities * Supportive Services * Tutoring * Leadership Development Activities and Financial Literacy

youthOPPORTUNITIES is a community-based program in Ashtabula County that offers participants year-round access to a wide variety of services depending on their personal needs. The program focuses on youth who either need help to successfully continue in school and graduate or who need assistance completing their high-school equivalency (GED) while getting and keeping a job and becoming more self-sufficient.

Helps youths (ages 14-24) find employment and learn job skills.

Provides Comprehensive Case Management Employment program services, including, but are not limited to, case management, referrals, work experiences, occupational skills training, and barrier removal in order to move clients forward on an education or career pathway.

Offers community based adult/child mentoring programs; pairs children in one-to-one relationship with caring adult volunteers, provides community service for youth

The Employment Services program offers a broad range of assessment, training and job placement services and provide on-on-one support to reach personal employment goals. Work Assessments offer opportunities for "job tryouts" with community-based employers to determine areas of interest and existing skill sets. Job Development focuses on the outcome of community job placement. Individuals may receive assistance with resume development, interview proficiency, job search techniques and employer advocacy. Job Coaching assists individuals to develop the skills to be successful in community employment by offering supplemental training and oversight to solidify job performance. Transition Services assist students, ages 14-22, with preparation for employment via career exploration and job readiness training. Job club, Summer Youth and Project SEARCH programs were designed specifically to achieve the employment goals of students transitioning into the workforce. We also provide Job Readiness and Career Exploration classes for Jr. High and High School students from throughout our service area.

Local employers can hire Knox County youth at no cost to their company and youth can be introduced to career fields through a program with Opportunity Knox. Opportunity Knox, the county employment center, launched a youth paid work experience program in early October, through which the wages of youth who participate are paid fully by OhioMeansJobs. Opportunity Knox arranges job placements for 12 weeks, with the option to extend for an additional eight weeks, for up to 32 hours per week. Once placements conclude, employers can offer participants a permanent position, although receiving a permanent offer is not guaranteed. Those who participate in the program also receive soft skills training and mentoring from an employment services counselor, who can help navigate issues like tardiness, miscommunication, etc., and thus prevent firings and quits.