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Who We Are & What We Do
The Job Center
The Job Center? Think of it as the Workforce Mall The Job Center in Summit County is a facility where more than 20 workforce service providers are housed under the same roof to better serve the needs of both businesses and job seekers.
The facility is the result of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 which mandated that career centers be developed throughout the nation for the convenience of employers and job seekers.
The Job Center is based on the premise that a public/private partnership done well is the best solution to our workforce issues. The Job Center is business driven to accommodate all of our community’s workforce needs. It's mission is to maximize employment and economic opportunity in Summit County by being the resource for every employer and job seeker in the region.
Services Provided at The Job Center for Businesses
- Job posting
- Applicant matching
- Recruitment
- Skill and aptitude testing
- Access to a pre-screened applicant pool
- Labor market information and other informational resources
- Workshops and classes
- On-the-job training and other work-based training
- Layoff and worker dislocation services
Services Provided at The Job Center for Job Seekers
- A self-help job search area with 30 Internet-connected computers
- Printers, copiers, fax machines and all of the tools necessary for job search
- Job postings
- Staff-assisted job placement
- Workshops and learning opportunities
- Skill and aptitude testing
- Career resources and job search information
- Labor market information
- GED classes
- Special programs through the Workforce Investment Act
Did You Know? - There is no cost to customers using The Job Center.
- There are extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- An average of 250 people visit The Job Center every day.
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