Purpose + Employment Resources

Employment Programs

  • WE SEE YOU!

    Hamilton County JFS and Talbert House are community partners working together to help you  overcome obstacles so you can  do great things. 

    HOW WE HELP


    We provide case management,  referrals and help removing  difficult barriers that keep young people from success at work or  in education. 

    Customers receive an in-depth personal opportunity plan with  specific steps for success.

    ELIGIBILITY

    • Youʼre 14 to 24 and live in Hamilton County

    • You have a barrier to self-sufficiency, such as living in poverty, parenting a child, having a juvenile criminal record or lacking basic skills

    • Your household income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level (for a family of 3 this would be just under $50,000)

    WHAT WE OFFER

    • Tutoring, study skills training and dropout prevention and recovery

    • Help with alternative secondary school services, preparation

    • for transitioning to post-high school education and training

    • Paid and unpaid work experiences, entrepreneurial and occupational skills training

    • Mentoring, community service and peer activities

    • Drug/alcohol counseling & referral

    • Financial literacy education

    • Career awareness, exploration and counseling

    https://www.hcjfs.org/services/workforce_development/comprehensive_case_management_employment_program.php

  • What PRC Is:

    PRC is designed to help families residing in Hamilton County overcome immediate employment-related barriers. Our goal is to help families achieve or maintain self-sufficiency by lessening the need for ongoing public assistance. 

    All PRC applications are now completed on line:

    • Fill out the application completely.

    • Verifications/documentation must be uploaded with the application prior to hitting submit. Applications without verifications/documentation may be rejected without review. 

    PRC Program Eligibility

    PRC applicants must:

    • Be age 18 or older.

    • Have at least one dependent child under the age of 18 in the household or be at least 6 months pregnant.

    • Meet income requirements.

    • Be employed or have an employment offer sufficient to meet ongoing needs. 

    PRC Application Requirements

    Documentation of financial eligibility must be submitted with the application. If documentation is not received with the application, it cannot be processed. 

    • Pay stubs or similar proof of household income received within the last 30 days

    • Employment verification letter

    • Employment offer letter 

    Documentation of need must be submitted with the application. If documentation is not received with the application, it cannot be processed. Click here for a list of commonly requested verifications.

    https://www.hcjfs.org/services/workforce_development/apply_for_prc.php

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Local Skills Training and Job Coaching

  • OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati – Hamilton County
    is open to all Hamilton County residents

    The highest priority is placed on serving dislocated workers, individuals with barriers to employment and veterans, but anyone searching for a job in the Cincinnati region can benefit from OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati – Hamilton County services.

    Career Coaches through OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati – Hamilton County offer one-on-one assistance to job seekers who qualify. Career coaches can help job seekers write a resume and cover letter, find jobs and resources, and eliminate barriers to employment through training and supportive services.

    513-946-7200

    1916 Centreal Parkway, Cincinnati, OH

    https://omj-cinham.org/job_seekers/career_coaching.php

  • Job readiness workshops including basic computer skills, resume building, interviewing skills, networking/personal brand.

    https://omj-cinham.org/job_seekers/workshops/

    513-946-7200

    1916 Centreal Parkway, Cincinnati, OH

  • OhioMeansJobs offers you a fun and easy way to practice and fine tune your interview skills. Whether you're new to the job market or an experienced professional, we can help you land the right job with a powerful combination of video tutorials and virtual interview practice

    https://omj-cinham.org/job_seekers/workshops/

Online Skills Training

Resume Building

Job Placement

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