ODJFS Office of Workforce Development and OhioMeansJobs

The ODJFS Office of Workforce Development is the state division that oversees and administers Ohio's comprehensive workforce system. Its primary delivery system is the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) network, providing free, full-service employment resources for both job seekers and employers in every Ohio county.

For businesses, the OhioMeansJobs.com portal and local centers are your go-to resource for:

• Recruitment: Free job postings, access to millions of resumes, and on-site or virtual recruitment event assistance.
• Training Incentives: Accessing programs like On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Incumbent Worker Training to offset the costs of upskilling new or current employees.
• Tax Credits: Guidance on accessing federal hiring incentives like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
• Layoff Aversion: Support programs such as SharedWork Ohio and Rapid Response services.

Link: https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/for-employers