With more people finding jobs, Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in June, down from 7.3 percent in May, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio's nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 18,400 over the month from the revised 5,157,500 in May to 5,175,900 in June.
Area Collaboration Wins National Achievement Award
July 17, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has announced that Collabor8, an innovative partnership between seven northeast Ohio county departments of job and family services, has won an achievement award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Collabor8 allows Ohioans in any of the seven counties — Delaware, Hancock, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Sandusky and Wood — to call one toll-free number to apply for cash, food and medical assistance.
Red Cross Offers Local AmeriCorps Positions
July 5, 2012 by
The American Red Cross has renewed its grant from AmeriCorps, a national service program, to take our life-saving information and training directly to the citizens of Ohio and invites interested applicants to apply.
The grant will allow the Red Cross to place 20 team members in Red Cross offices throughout Ohio, including placements in Marion and Morrow Counties.
New Law to Reduce Employment Barriers for Ex-Felons
June 27, 2012 by
A bill that will reduce barriers to employment and education for felons when they leave prison was among the 13 pieces of legislation that Gov. John Kasich signed Tuesday.
Marion Unemployment Down a Half Percent
June 19, 2012 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped by a half percent in May 2012 to 7.4 percent down from 7.9 percent in April. The rate shows a large improvement from a year ago when it stood at 9.5 percent. The rate decrease comes even as an additional 100 people entered the local workforce.
Ohio Unemployment Rate Down as More Find Work
June 15, 2012 by
Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.3 percent in May, down from 7.4 percent in April, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio's nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 19,600 over the month from the revised 5,139,300 in April to 5,158,900 in May.
State Senator Holding Workforce Town Hall Meeting
June 12, 2012 by
In cooperation with Marion Technical College, State Senator Dave Burke is hosting a two-hour town hall panel discussion on Thursday, June 14th from 10:00am to Noon at the college. The panel will discuss the $50 million dollar incumbent workforce training voucher program that is planned for implementation by the State of Ohio.
Veterans Invited to Marion Employment Event
June 8, 2012 by
The Opportunity Job Network is bringing their mobile Job-a-Bago to Marion on Saturday, June 9, to help veterans learn about employment and training opportunities that are available to them. The first annual Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) event is only open to military veterans.
Ohio Bill Expected to Help Those with Records Get Jobs
May 25, 2012 by
Ohioans with criminal records will find it easier to get jobs, become licensed in construction trades and get a driver’s license under legislation passed yesterday by both houses of the General Assembly.
Gov. John Kasich will sign the “collateral sanctions” bill when it reaches his desk, spokesman Rob Nichols said.
Marion Unemployment Rate Lowest Since November 20008
May 22, 2012 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a half percent in April 2012 to 7.9 percent down from 8.4 percent in March. The rate is at its lowest point since it stood at 7.7 percent in November 2008. A month later, the rate jumped to double digits where it remained for 28 months and reached a high of 12.4 percent.
