Helping you look and train for a job
The stress of being out of work can be made even worse if benefits and job search support is confusing or difficult to find. These options are among the resources that can help you on your path forward.
Job Search
Hamilton County Youth Employment Program
The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides jobs and year-round job readiness training for Hamilton County residents ages 14-21. We want to help young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers and remove barriers to create a clear path to more education or a career.
You may qualify if your household income is low or if something is making it harder for you to get a job. To be eligible, young people must have a household income at 200 percent of the federal poverty level and/or have an eligible barrier to employment. When participants complete the program, they will have a written training plan to help them continue on the path toward their chosen career.
INCENTIVES:
- Earn $13 per hour
- Earn incentives/bonuses
- Get help creating an effective resume
- Earn micro-credentials that will boost your resume
- Transportation and ID assistance
- Training opportunities to prepare for careers.
Employee Application:
Do you own a business that could employ a young person? Let us know.
To learn more visit: https://www.hcjfs.org/youthemployment/
OhioMeansJobs
The OhioMeansJob Center offer tools and resources that help job-seekers and employers find a job or employees in Hamilton County.
VISIT – https://www.omj-cinham.org/
Freestore Foodbank
Freestore Foodbank provides several job training programs, from Cincinnati Cooks!, to its LIFT program.
VISIT – https://freestorefoodbank.org/hope-stability/
COOKS – (513) 482-7298
LIFT – (513) 482-3660
Prevention, Retention and Contingency Funds
The Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC) program helps families residing in Hamilton County overcome immediate employment-related barriers. The PRC program can help provide: gas cards and bus passes for those who are working or have a job offer, uniforms, tools and other hardware for individuals to obtain or keep a job, and uniforms, books, equipment and other school-related requests for both youth and adults. Individuals applying for assistance must either be gainfully employed or have an employment offer that can be secured with PRC assistance.
VISIT – https://www.hcjfs.org/services/workforce-development/prc/
APPLY – https://hcjfsonbase.jfs.hamilton-co.org/AppNet/UnityForm.aspx
Hamilton County Jobs
Want to give back to your community? Hamilton County is a great place to work with competitive benefits and a supportive and inclusive environment focused on public service.
VISIT – County Job Announcements
Returning Citizens (formerly incarcerated)
Center for Employment Opportunities
Employs individuals who are returning to work from incarceration through an immediate transitional job. The center continually accepts new participants for the program.
VISIT – http://www.ceoworks.org
EMAIL – staylor@ceoworks.org
CALL – (513) 357-2000
Second Chance Hiring – Beacon of Hope
Everyone who needs a Second Chance to work and change their life – gets that chance.
VISIT – https://www.beaconofhopeba.org/
Training Opportunities For A New Career
Community Action Agency
Community Action Agency (CAA) provides several training options including CDL, Tech, Construction, and more.
VISIT – https://www.cincy-caa.org/what-we-do/career-pathways/
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for high-demand jobs to Veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading to find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.
VISIT – https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance/