The 86th Ohio House District has the highest unemployment in the state, and it is my top priority to bring jobs back to Ohio and to our community. I know that times are very difficult right now with so many of our neighbors struggling to find work, and I assure you that I am fighting for the needs of your family.
In addition to my work in the Statehouse, I am also a member of the Wilmington Economic Task Force, which strives to create and retain local jobs while seeking viable solutions to our region’s economic crisis. This bipartisan collaboration of local, state and federal leaders demonstrates our commitment to addressing the issues at hand. With the loss of more than 8,000 local jobs after the closure of Wilmington Air Park, I am proud to serve on this task force to bring jobs and revenue back to southwest Ohio.
As I work toward sustainable economic solutions both in Columbus and here at home, I’d like to bring to your attention various resources that are available as you seek your next career. In an increasingly competitive job market, it is vital that job seekers utilize the tools and resources right in front of them.
The One-Stop Highland County Employment Center is one such resource that offers various programs and services to job seekers. You may search job postings, research job and labor information, learn about unemployment compensation, or use the Resource Room to update your résumé. You may also explore career descriptions and different training programs. There is also a Jobs Club program, which is a four-week series to help job seekers improve their skills as they search for employment. For links to classified ads, a State of Ohio job search site, and Highland Sun help wanted ads, you may visit the employment center’s web site at www.highlandcountyworks.com. You may also visit the center located at 1575 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio, 45122 or call (937) 393-1933.
Workforce Connections of Pike County is another valuable resource to help you find your next job at no cost and with no income requirements. It is a fully staffed career center to assist you with career planning and community resource information. The center has access to local and regional newspapers, as well as college catalogs, financial aid and grant applications, and Labor Market Information. There is also standard office equipment on site, including computers with Internet access and phones. For more information about the Workforce Connections of Pike County, you may call (740) 289-2371 or stop in the office at 941 Market Street, Piketon, Ohio, 45661.
These are just a few of the options available to you. You can contact your local elected officials for options not listed. I hope you find this information helpful as you pursue a rewarding career. If you have any questions or concerns about statewide issues, I encourage you to contact my office by calling (614) 466-3506 or by mail at State Representative David T. Daniels, 77 S. High Street, 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You may also email me at District86@ohr.state.oh.us.
