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CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, Public Relations Specialist, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 330-491-2629

OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas Counties will be celebrating Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs Week, May 7-11, 2018 with an “Employable Me – Getting and Keeping a Job” special workshop and the 2018 Tuscarawas County Job Fair. In-Demand Jobs Week is a state wide celebration of jobs, industries and skills that are in-demand in Ohio. In-demand jobs are those that have a sustainable wage and a promising future based on the projected number of openings and growth.

“Employable Me – Getting and Keeping a Job” Workshop Scheduled for May 8th and May 9th:

OhioMeansJobs Centers in Stark and Tuscarawas counties are presenting a special workshop to help individuals overcome their barriers to employment and get a job. “Employable Me – Getting and Keeping a Job” workshop will be held Tuesday, May 8th at 822-30th Street NW in Canton, and Wednesday, May 9th at 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia. Both sessions will be held from 10am-12:30pm. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

Job search tips and a 10-step process for overcoming barriers to employment will be discussed. Included in the workshop will be a panel discussion with human resource professionals from local companies. Panel members will discuss what they are looking for when they hire new employees, and answer audience questions about job searching and overcoming barriers.

2018 Tuscarawas County Job Fair Set for May 11th

OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County is teaming up once again with U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs, WJER Radio, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce and Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. to present the 2018 Tuscarawas County Job Fair, Friday, May 11th from 11am to 2pm at the Monroe Centre at 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia. Area job seekers will have the opportunity to meet face to face with 75 employers representing manufacturing, health care, service industries, retail, food service and sales with job openings in both Stark and Tuscarawas counties. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.

Job seekers are urged to dress appropriately and bring a current resume to the job fair. Resume writing assistance and other job search resources to prepare individuals for the job fair are available at OhioMeansJobs Centers in New Philadelphia and Canton Monday through Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.

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March 28, 2018

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, Public Relations Specialist, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629

OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County is teaming up once again with U.S. Congressman Bob Gibbs, WJER Radio, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce and Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. to present the Tuscarawas County Job Fair, Friday, May 11th from 11am to 2pm at the Monroe Centre at 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia. Area job seekers as well as veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.

To date, over 40 employers representing manufacturing, health care, service industries, retail, food service and sales have registered to attend. Area employers are urged to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to actively recruit qualified candidates. As an additional value, no registration fee will be charged. Employers can reserve a booth by contacting Kelly Haer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2649.

Job seekers are urged to dress appropriately and bring a current resume to the job fair. Resume writing assistance and other job search resources to prepare individuals for the job fair are available at OhioMeansJobs Centers in New Philadelphia and Canton Monday through Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.

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February 27, 2018

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629

In an effort to increase awareness of the demand for a skilled workforce in the areas of welding and CNC machining, OhioMeansJobs Stark County is hosting a Manufacturing Career Day on March 22^nd. Area residents will have the opportunity to learn more about welding and CNC machining, and be exposed to other jobs in the manufacturing field that also are in demand. Participants can attend one of two sessions that will be held from 9:30am to noon and 1pm to 3:30pm at the organization’s Canton office at 822-30^th Street NW.

“Welding and CNC machining are demand occupations that, with fairly short term training, provide a competitive wage and offer opportunities for wage and career growth in our local economy. However, many do not understand how these jobs and other jobs in the manufacturing field can provide a viable career option,” says JoAnn Breedlove, COO for OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas Counties.

“Research indicates that over the next decade, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will likely need to be filled. The goal of Manufacturing Career Day is to educate and inform of this demand,” she added.

Both sessions will include a panel discussion with representatives from Akron CNC Training Center, Akron Testing Lab and Welding and Stark State College, along with employer representatives who hire welders and CNC machinists. The panel will discuss career options, local job availability, wages, work environment, and education and certification requirements specific to welding and CNC machining.

Each session also will include an information fair that will allow training vendors to highlight their specific programs related to manufacturing. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the vendors, and collect information regarding their specific manufacturing related programs such as welding, HVAC, CNC machining, and industrial maintenance. Participating vendors include Akron Testing Lab and Welding School, Alliance Career Center, Akron CNC Training Center, Portage Lakes Career Center, Stark State College and Buckeye Career Center.

For further information contact OhioMeansJobs Stark County at 330-433-9675. Pre-registration is not required.

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February 7, 2018

NEWS. . . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Monica Rose Gwin, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 330-491-2629

OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas Counties will be offering special job search workshops and one-on-one resume appointments for those affected by the layoff and closing of Affinity Medical Center and Doctor’s Hospital February 12th-23rd at the Massillon Public Library.

Workshops will focus on discovering new job opportunities, how to strengthen interviewing skills and using social media in a job search. Individuals also can sign up for one-on-one resume appointments to create or update a resume.

Contact OhioMeansJobs Stark County at 330-433-9675 to register for a resume appointment or to attend a workshop at the library.

Workshops and resume appointments also will be offered at OhioMeansJobs Stark County at 822-30th Street NW in Canton for those unable to attend the sessions scheduled at the Massillon Public Library.

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