Employment netWork Partners
Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE)
Elyria: 440-284-8251
Lorain: 440-233-2216
Oberlin: 440-774-1051
Job Corps
Provides residential, educational and training services to at-risk youth. PH:440-324-5244
http://www.jobcorps.gov/centerlocations.aspx?statename=oh
Lorain County Board of Commissioners (BOC)
Appoints members to the Workforce Investment Board and oversees the local workforce development system. The Board has the ultimate accountability and responsibility for the dispersal of Title I Workforce Investment Act funds
http://www.loraincounty.us/Departments/Board-of-Commissioners.aspx
Lorain County Community Action Agency (LCCAA)
Through Community Services Block Grant and Head Start funds, provides services to the economically disadvantaged through various educational, child care, health, and emergency food and medical support services. PH: 440-245-2009. http://www.lccaa.net/
Lorain County Community College (LCCC) Employment and Career Services
Post-Secondary Education and linkages to education and training resources and delivers contracted intensive services and training. PH: 440-366-4076. www.lorainccc.edu/careers
Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services (LCDJFS)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) services, determination of eligibility for Ohio Works First *(OWF) programs, Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) programs, child care, transportation and other support services. PH: 440-284-4295
http://www.lcdjfs.com/
Lorain County Joint Vocational School (LCJVS) Adult Career Center
Linking individuals to career/technical training, GED, and adult basic literacy (ABLE) and other services available through JVS. PH: 440-774-1051. www.lcjvs.com
Lorain County Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
Liaison to the WIB and the Youth Council, executes and monitors contracts for adults, dislocated workers and youth under Title I Workforce Investment Act funding and provides intake, assessment and referral to youth services.
http://www.loraincounty.us/workforcedevelopment.aspx
Lorain County Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Works in partnership with the Board of Commissioners to establish policies and oversee the workforce development and one-stop system and Title I program delivery in Lorain County.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
A state agency responsible for the delivery of Employment Services, Veterans Employment Programs, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA), and UC Reemployment Services Program. PH: 440-324-5244. For Unemployment Benefits (including claims taking) call 1-877-644-6562 or log on to http://unemployment.ohio.gov/.
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC)
Serving individuals with disabilities and providing services to employers relative to job seekers determined eligible under the Vocational Rehabilitation rules and regulations. PH: 440-240-1060. http://www.rsc.state.oh.us/default.aspx
Senior Employment Center (a division of Mature Services, Inc.)
Through funds from Title V of the Older Americans Act provides a variety of services to older workers. PH: 440-324-3588. http://www.matureservices.org/senioremploymentcenter.php
Workforce Institute of Lorain County (WFI)
Operates the Lorain County One-Stop system -- The Employment netWork. The Institute also manages and delivers Title I Workforce Investment Act funded services to adults and dislocated workers. PH: 440-324-5244
NOTE: Most services can be accessed through The Employment netWork HUB at 42495 N. Ridge Rd., Elyria. If needed, a referral can be made on your behalf.