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Mission Statement
Operating under the guidelines of the Workforce Investment Act, Connections was created for Harrison County businesses and citizens in order to provide a single system that offers an array of employment, education and training programs and partners services. The goal of Connections is twofold:
- Coordinate programs and resources in Harrison County so individuals have easy access to a seamless system of workforce investment services that will enhance their long-term employability.
- Access for businesses to employment and training information that will meet their workforce and developmental needs
Connections is a combined effort of the following groups . . .
(by clicking on the groups underlined you can be linked directly to their websites)
- Harrison County Commisioners
Provides county leadership
740.942.4623
- Harrison County Department of Job and Family Services
Provides the Ohio Works First Program, Food Stamps, Children Services, Child Care Assistance, Medicaid, Transportation and Workforce Investment Act services
740.942.2171
800.960.7820
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Unemployment compensation
claim services
1.877.644.6562
TTY: 1.888.642.8203
- Mideast Career and Technology Centers
Provides the Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program which offers educational opportunities for adults who lack the basic skills needed for effective citizenship, further education and productive employment
740.699.0230 or 1.800.350.1242
- Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Provides vocational evaluation, diagnostic testing, medical treatment, job training and placement services, and employment and training opportunities for disabled persons
740.695.0404
TTY: 1.800.282.4536 (Ohio Only) or 614.438.1200
- AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program
Provides employment and training opportunities for low, moderate or no income job seekers aged 55 or over
740.282.0928 or 740.635.0260
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Harrison County, OH