Helpful Links
The following links are provided to assist state employees and others in their job search. Inclusion of a link does not imply that the RWAC endorses its services.
Like all parts of the internet, links sometimes change or cease to exist. If you find a problem with any of these links, please let us know by email.
Union Sites
The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association
Union Education Trust Layoff Information - Fact sheet about UET benefits for displaced OCSEA members.
SEIU District 1199 State Employees Website
SCOPE (State Council of Professional Educators - OEA-NEA)
Ohio State Troopers Association (OSTA)
Fraternal Order of Police of OhioState Employment Information
State of Ohio Job Opportunities - This list is updated daily! Apply for state jobs and register for Civil Service Exams
Ohio Hiring Management System - Information about applying for state jobs.Job Search and Employment Information
Ohio Workforce Information Center - Information about Ohio Workforce Initiatives.
Ohio One-Stop Information - A clickable map showing the one-stop centers for training and job search assistance.
Ohio One-Stop List - A .pdf file listing the addresses and contact information for all of Ohio's One-Stop locations.
America's Service Locator contains a searchable list of all one-stop centers in the nation.
Ohio Means Jobs - A job and resume matching service from ODJFS. It also contains resources for job seekers, such as career exploration.
Job Fair and Workshop listing from the Ohio Means Jobs website.
Job Search Tools from the Department of Job and Family Services.
Web Links - A variety of web sites in a .pdf document from ODJFS.
A Common Sense Approach to a Self-Directed Job Search - an comprehensive .pdf document from the Stark County One-Stop.
Ohio Labor Market Information contains information about employment levels, wages and earnings, employment projections, jobs, training resources and careers.
The Ohio Skills Bank site helps determine the most appropriate career paths that offer promising job growth and good wages in Northwest Ohio.
USA Jobs - The United States Government's official source of job and employment information
Civil Service Testing Information
Publications and other resources from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Help Wanted - a 8-part series on searching for employment from the Columbus Dispatch
Information from the FindHow Website on job search, resumes, cover letters, and related areas.
New Grad Life is a site for recent college graduates, but their resume, interviewing, and job search tips are useful for everyone.
Interns Over 40 is a site directed at job seekers (not just internships) over age 40. It has information on job search, interviewing, resumes, and career advice.Unemployment Information
Unemployment - Information about applying for unemployment and benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions about unemployment benefits.
Workers' Guide to Unemployment Compensation - A .pdf file with complete information about unemployment benefits (Requires Acrobat Reader)
Self-Service User's Guide to Unemployment Compensation - A .pdf with detailed information about using the Unemployment Compensation system.Health Care and Insurance Information
Options for Ohioans Who Have Lost Health Coverage from the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Tips on Finding Health Coverage, also from the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Healthy Start and Healthy Family programs provide health insurance for children and families based on income levels
Health Insurance Information, including pricing and coverage options from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Health Insurance Quotes from major carriers.
Insurers Offering Individual Coverage and Ohio Basic/Standard Plans from the Ohio Department of Insurance
COBRA information from the Department of Administrative Services
Ohio Free Clinics offer free or reduced cost medical resources
Mental Health Services Locator provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resourceFinancial Information
Public Employees Retirement System - Information and publications about the major retirement system for state employees.
Deferred Compensation, including information for separating or retiring employees. (.pdf file, Acrobat Reader required)
Apprisen Financial Advocates - (Formerly Consumer Credit Counseling) A not-for-profit credit counseling agency
State Treasurer's Office Financial tips and and Information
Ohio Lifeline Telephone Program - Most phone companies in Ohio provide less expensive phone service to those meeting financial eligibility.
Save The Dream is Ohio's home foreclosure prevention program.
The Making Home Affordable program is a federal effort to help homeowners avoid foreclosure
Ohio Here To Help contains links to assistance on health care, food, housing, education, training, and other programs.
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating
The Credit Union of Ohio has free webinars on Demystifying Credit Scores, Stress-Free Living (budgeting), and Avoiding Home Foreclosure
I Can't Pay My Bills contains basic information about what to do if you can not pay various types of bills.
Other Services for Displaced Employees
Ohio Employee Assistance Program
Department of Veterans Affairs - Information about benefits available to Veterans
The Ohio Benefits Bank - A public-private partnership that helps individuals learn of benefit programs for which they may be eligible, including food stamps, tax preparation assistance, home energy assistance, Healthy Start, and other programs.
An article on dealing with family stress created by job loss.
Ohio Legal Services provides legal help to low-income Ohioans.
Job Placement Assistance
Job Bank Information from the U.S. Department of Labor - contains a clickable map to find job sites in all 50 states.
Career Builder
The Monster Board
Employment for Seniors - A not-for-profit that seeks to assist qualified adults age 50+ in securing employment.
Classified Job Ads from Ohio Newspapers: Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, Youngstown
Resume and Interview Assistance
Electronic Resumes and Assistance with Job Applications
Job Fair Ohio - Job search and resume tips
free-resume-tips.com - Contains good tips, but also some charged services
JobWeb - Includes career fair information and resume tips
A list of Catch Words for inclusion on resumes. Using these words can help get your resume noticed. (Word document)On-Line Training Opportunities
Prepare for the GED exam or brush up on basic skills through the Ohio Literacy Network
The Learning Express Library offers training in basic skills, college preparation, sample GED exams, and many other types of on-line training. It is sponsored by
the State Library of OhioCareer opportunities - These employers have indicated an interest in displaced State of Ohio employees:
Kroger
Ohio State University Medical Center.
Accountemps - Temporary services that could lead to permanent positions.
OfficeTeam - Administrative staffing specialists
Robert Half Technologies - Provides temporary technical staffing, could lead to permanent positions.
Franklin University career opportunities
DeVry University career opportunities. Click Search Current Openings to get a list of DeVry openings at all locations in the country.Starting Your Own Business
My Own Business is a not-for-profit offering free courses on business start-up
SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives offers free mentoring and low-cost business training seminars
Ohio Small Business Development Center offers a wide range of assistance for starting your own business.
Frequently Asked Questions about starting a small business
The Small Business Resource Guide from the Ohio Department of Development (requires Acrobat Reader)Other Resources Provided by County One-Stop Centers:
Butler County (All .pdf format)
Index of Services from the Butler County One-Stop (One Workforce of Butler County)
Butler County Resource Directory lists agencies and programs serving county residents
Listing of job search, financial, and other links
More listings of job search, training, career, and other resources
Publications:
DAS Job Application Information
download in Word Perfect Word .pdf format
Job Search Tips - from Fayette County Job and Family Services
download in Word Perfect Word .pdf format
Interview, Sell, and Present Yourself Guide from Ohio Department of Administrative Services (.pdf)Downloads:
Download Adobe® Reader® allows the viewing, printing, and saving of .pdf files.
Free Microsoft Viewers that allow you to read Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without the Office software.
Excel Viewer | Word Viewer | PowerPoint Viewer
If you have other sites to recommend for inclusion in this list, contact the RWAC.