Correction: The Web address for job leads is: https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/

10:50:34 AM [Visitor] Was all of the funding spent
10:53:26 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] About 95-98 percent was spent.

10:50:50 AM [Visitor] Are there any openings in Hamilton or Butler county for warehouse and labor positions?
10:51:17 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Yes. Please check www.ohiomeansjobs.com for specific information.

10:48:37 AM [Visitor] Lasy year, how many applicants applied to provide WIA Summer employment for the youth
10:50:11 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Offhand, we don't recall. About six.

10:46:15 AM [Visitor] So I was told yesterday I will be laid off from my job at the end of the month. I am the sole provider for my family of 6. is the best place to start https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/?
10:47:11 AM [Visitor] I've worked in IT Technology for 12 yrs.
10:49:11 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] It's a good place to start (www.ohiomeansjobs.com). Contact me (Sheila) directly at (513) 731-9800 to get connected to a career coach.

10:46:11 AM [Michael] How long is a person eligible to recieve Unemployment Benefits and can you get an extension if required, for how long?
10:47:24 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] It's typically 26 weeks in a 52-week time frame that you can collect unemployment. There are extensions available. Here is more information: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/

In response to an earlier question, here's a link to the Northern Kentucky sites: http://www.nkyonestop.org/mx/hm.asp?id=home

10:41:01 AM [Visitor] Were does a 60 year old, widowed male, with 2 bad knees go to look for a decent job? I have a back ground in Drafting, CAD and Tool Design. Is there special help for my age.
10:42:10 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Yes. There is an organization called Mature Services which has an office at the Super Jobs Center, 1916 Central Parkway. We would suggest calling to make an appointment. The number is (513) 731-9800.
10:42:41 AM [Michael] Thanks...I will do that today.

10:35:55 AM [Visitor] is there a place online to determine companies open to telecommuting/teleworking. i have extensive experience selling media nationwide for online job websites e.g., monster worldwide, latpro.com all from my home based office.
10:37:47 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] If we do have any job leads in that field, the would be listed on www.ohiomeansjobs.com

10:31:13 AM [Visitor] I'm sorry. I didn't explain it right. Are you saying that you can still collect the unemployment benefits from Ohio if you move
10:31:29 AM [Visitor] to another state?
10:35:12 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Yes. You may collect from Ohio if you move. But you still have to meet the weekly requirements of seeking employment.

10:25:41 AM [Visitor] i am looking for a source to teach me social networking techniques, please?
10:33:43 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] I wish we could say we have a workshop at the Super Jobs Center. It is not a resource we provide at this time, but hopefully by the end of the year. You may want to attend a New Media Cincinnati meeting. You can find them on Google. The Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati chambers of commerce have seminars on those topics. Non-members can attend.

10:29:13 AM [Visitor] Ok. Do you know if the Mayor is having that annual youth job fair this year?
10:31:16 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Yes. It will take place on April 23. You can probably find details on the city Web site.

10:28:37 AM [sean] Im in the fort wright area and am looking for general labor or warehouse within 30miles?
10:29:45 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] We suggest you suggest you register for job leads with the One-Stop in Northern Kentucky. There are two sites -- one is in Covington and one is at the Government Center in Florence.

10:27:32 AM [Visitor] Thanks! Will additional funds be avilable to provide the services all year?
10:28:33 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] We don't know, but hope they will. Again, we will find out more in April.

10:25:32 AM [sean] was curious as to what tips you may provide on what job openings may be available
10:27:38 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] If you are looking to switch careers, health care is a big industry to consider. But there are also job openings in other industries. Check them out on www.ohiomeansjobs.com

10:24:25 AM [Visitor] If you were to move while getting unemployment here, are you able to receive it in another state?
10:26:28 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] No. It would still come through Ohio.

10:24:27 AM [Visitor] Can for profit businesses apply to provide the services?
10:25:48 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Yes. Absolutely. Here are the criteria: http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/RFP/rfp.htm

10:22:17 AM [Visitor] Do you know when the funding allocations for the Summer youth employment will be finalized?
10:23:33 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] We expect clarification on April 9. Yesterday, an RFP (request for proposals) was issued by Hamilton County JFS anticipating that funding for those services.

10:20:25 AM [Visitor] i'm having difficulty finding work i have a BA in history
10:21:36 AM [Visitor] I'm currently working in a call center and really dislike my hob
10:21:59 AM [Visitor] job
10:22:09 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] It's a tough economy, but if you have skills you could find leads on www.ohiomeansjobs.com

10:15:57 AM [Visitor] ok, thank you and blessing to you both
10:16:20 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Thank you. Good luck with everything.

10:13:53 AM [Visitor] one more can i re-apply for food stamp help on-line
10:14:59 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Absent changes in federal food stamp regulations, face-to-face interviews are necessary to establish or maintain food stamp eligibility.

10:13:00 AM [Visitor] Do you have to receive unemployment compensation to be eligible to receive WIA training
10:13:32 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] No. You can qualify based on being low income.

10:09:01 AM [Visitor] How can a company get WIA certified or put on the list so that eligible people can come to their site
10:12:18 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] The company would need to contact the Workforce Investment Board to become a certified training provider. Here's contact info: http://www.superjobs.com/Home/WorkforceInvestment/LocalWIB/ContactInfo/tabid/85/Default.aspx

10:08:30 AM [Visitor] are there any programs to help pay for retraining and schools even online classes
10:09:34 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] Yes. Call the Super Jobs Center to get more information at (513) 731-9800. Typically, the training will be in high-growth, high-demand occupations.

10:05:44 AM [Visitor] Hello. Under the recently passed Recovery and Reinvestment Act do you know if Hamilton County will be receiving funds for companies to provide training in high growth occupations, green technology, and/or renewable energy for adults?
10:07:25 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] We do anticipate some additional funding for training and support for both job seekers and employers. We will know more in mid to late April regarding the amount of funds and constraints tied to those funds.

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10:01:18 AM [Visitor] are the job leads for professinals ,trades and highly skilled? and floor is this offered on and time?
10:04:17 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] The Super Jobs Center has job leads to share. You can go to their Web site for more information. www.superjobs.com We also suggest that you visit www.ohiomeansjobs.com

10:00:03 AM [Visitor] Can a person apply for a medical card who is single that has a medical condition?
10:02:10 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] If you are "aged, blind or disabled" you may be eligible for Medicaid. We have more information on our Web site (www.hcjfs.org) and there is a chat two weeks from today about that topic. Please visit the Web site in the meantime. We also have videos on www.youtube.com/hcjfs

9:54:33 AM [Visitor] Just what services are you offering to the unemployed looking for work
9:57:00 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] At the Super Jobs Center, there is a Resource Room with computers, fax machines, copy machines. We have job readiness workshops that cover topics such as how to write a resume, We have job leads that we can share. And we have career coaches who can work with you one-on-one. Training funds are available for those who qualify.

At HCJFS, you can get work supports such as subsidized child care, transportation and medical assistance. 9:49:09 AM [Scott Selby] I am currently disabled and receiving benefits. I would like to earn more to meet my monthly bills, but can't get out of the house easily on my own. I have been trying to find some kind of work online, preferably data entry or something similar. But, most opportunities I find either require a degree/experience (e.g., Medical Transcription) or turn out to be Multi-level Marketing schemes. Is there any place I can contact, without having to physically go into an office? Thank You.
9:52:15 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] You could contact Candace Jones at Super Jobs (513) 731-9800. She is the disability navigator.

9:42:49 AM [VisitorGil Martin] Hi I am an experienced electrician with a masters license in the state of KY. Will there be any prospective employers for me to contact?
9:50:14 AM [Kevin Holt & Sheila Roth] If you have skills such as these that are frequently in demand and you do not need direct assistance with resume writing or other job search skills, our advice is to initially conduct a job search using the Web site www.ohiomeansjobs.com This will include some job leads in Kentucky there. Feel free to use the Super Jobs Center, 1916 Central Parkway, or one in Kentucky.


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