September 10, 2019

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., 330-491-2629 

The Strengthening Stark 2019 Stark County Job Fair will be held Wednesday, October 23^rd from 9am-noon at the Massillon Recreation Center, 505 Erie Street North. This county-wide event is one of several activities scheduled during Strengthening Stark Week, October 21^st-25^th. 

Hosted by the City of Massillon, this event is being co-sponsored by OhioMeansJobs Stark County, Massillon Parks & Recreation Dept., The Greater Stark County Urban League, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio, Inc., Stark County NAACP, Stark County Community Action Agency, The Canton Repository, Mix 94.1 and News-Talk 1480 WHBC Radio.

Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet face to face with employers representing manufacturing, health care, transportation and service industries.

Employers are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to recruit qualified candidates. Registrations are limited to the first 65 employers. A $150 registration fee is required.  Reservations and payment can be made online at https://2019strengtheningstarkjobfair.eventbrite.com.  Deadline for registration is Friday, October 18^th.

For further information contact Monica Rose Gwin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330-491-2629.

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June 25, 2019

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 a variety of workshops the month of July that will focus on financial literacy, employment reentry tools for criminal offenders and skills that will enhance job search.

Mango Languages, Tuesday, July 2^nd, 10am-noon
OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County, 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia

OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County and the Tuscarawas County Public Library are co-hosting a workshop that will help add “bilingual” to the skills listed on a resume. Discover Mango Languages, an online and app-based learning resource free for library card holders.  Library cards will be made available at this workshop for non-card holders.

SEOLS People’s Law School Clean Slate Presentation, Thursday, July 11^th, 10am-noon
OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County, 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia

An attorney from Southeastern Ohio Legal Services will discuss legal tools Ohioans can use for reentry after involvement in the criminal justice system. Topics include record sealing, Certificates of Qualification for Employment and driver’s license reinstatement.  The event is free and available to the public.  Registration is not required but recommended by calling 330-364-9777.

Financial Wellness Workshop, Tuesday, July 23^rd at 1pm
OhioMeansJobs Stark County, 822-30^th Street NW in Canton

OhioMeansJobs Stark County is teaming up with Community Legal Aid to present a Financial Wellness Workshop. This workshop will provide helpful information for those struggling with debt.  Information on debt collection, bankruptcy and more will be provided, and the opportunity to meet privately with an attorney for a free consultation.  Registration is required.  Call 800-998-9454 to see if you qualify, or apply online at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply.

Learning with Lynda.com. Wednesday, July 31^st, 10am-noon
OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County, 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia

Discover Lynda.com, an online database free for library cardholders. With over 120,000 video courses taught by industry experts and designed for all skill levels, there’s no limit to what you can learn.  If you don’t have a library card one will be made available at both of these sessions.  Contact OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County at 330-364-9777 to reserve your seat.

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