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29-04-2025
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Ohio agency hosting Gen Z job fair
(WKBN)- The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is hosting a job fair for 'Gen Z'ers' looking for job opportunities. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore, internships, part-time, full-time jobs, and summer work. The department says that after signing in, job seekers will be able to explore the available information and opportunities and participate in one-on-one chats with representatives from participating employers. From there, candidates can share their background and experience and get all their questions answered quickly and easily. They will also be able to search locations and specific industries. Registration can be found on the Ohio Means Jobs website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-03-2025
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Richland County students gear up for EmployMEpalooza job fair
Richland County high school students will showcase their skills at EmployMEpalooza on April 2. This event, organized by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and Ohio Means Jobs Richland County, invites local employers to meet with high school sophomores, juniors and seniors looking for a job, according to an announcement. Students will set up booths to present their interests and skills to potential employers in a "reverse job fair" format. Faculty and mentors are assisting students in preparing resumes and display items to highlight their qualifications. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, located at 890 W. 4th St. in Mansfield. There is no cost for employers or students, but registration is required for attendance. Employers can register For more information, contact Clint Knight, director of workforce development, at cknight@ This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: EmployMEpalooza reverse job fair coming to Richland County
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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Allen Lima Leadership learns about workforce, generational differences
Mar. 14—LIMA — Allen Lima Leadership learned about resources and programs offered by OhioMeansJobs Allen County and generational differences in the workplace Friday at the OhioMeansJobs center, 951 Commerce Parkway, Lima. OhioMeansJobs resources OMJ serves approximately 650 Allen County employers through job posting and recruitment, marketing and various hiring events. "We have a lot of opportunity in our own backyard," said Trent Wise, recruitment coordinator. Working with job seekers, OMJ has one-on-one career consultant services to assist with résumés, OMJ registration, an AcuMax assessment to see what field or job fits their personality and referrals to employers. Contact isn't lost when applicants find jobs. "After you find a job, we continue to call and see if there's anything that we can help you out with," said Wise. Retaining Allen County's youth remains to be an investment for OMJ. "School job coaches go to the high schools for a half a day every single week and it's our opportunity to invest in our local youth," said Jessie Doyle, job center administrator. All 14 Allen County high schools have an OMJ school job coach identifying students' next move. Approximately 100 employers will be present at an event for upcoming high school graduates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the University of Northwest Ohio Event Center, 1450 N. Cable Road, Lima. Generational differences in the workforce The workforce comprises 36 percent Generation Y (1981 to 1996), 31 percent Generation X (1965 to 1980), 18 percent Generation Z (1997 to 2012) and 15 percent baby boomers (1946 to 1964), said Kendra Nickel, director of leadership development with HCF Management, Inc., out of Blufton. Nickel and participants gave each generation a persona. "Baby boomers created the workplace norms and structures that we have today," Nickel said. "You have an achiever mentality and you are shaped by a notion of commitment." Nickel also mentioned Generation X being the first generation where both parents were working, Generation Y as the largest workforce and shaping the world of work, and Generation Z as a rising group that looks for satisfaction more than others. Preferred methods of communication in the workplace were also a point of discussion. "Old dogs may need to learn new tricks," Nickel said about the evolution in communication. OhioMeansJobs programs The Workforce Bridge Program, established in 2017, assists individuals in transitioning off public assistance by offering incentives. Supporting those who secure jobs by providing financial assistance during the transition, participants can receive up to $4,000 if they maintain full-time employment for 18 months and stay off public assistance. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offers a benefit bridge program aiming to support individuals and families who experience a significant reduction of benefits due to wage increases. "Our goal is to help people become self-sufficient and maintain that," said Doyle. "It's one of the best kept secrets we have." According to OMJ data, there are 1,706 open current jobs in Allen County. Reach Cade Higgins at 567-242-0351 Featured Local Savings
