​Services & Training

The OhioMeansJobs(OMJ) Center offers a wide variety of services to assist you in your job seeking.  We offer twenty computers with high speed internet, the ability to create a resume, fax, scan, or copy documents.  Our services are free and available to anyone looking for a job.

Career Advising:

The OhioMeansJobs Center offers a wide variety of career services at no charge. Career Advisors are equipped with a variety of resources that will enable you to explore your career interests and abilities. Career Advisors can guide and provide you with the tools you need to research the labor market of potential careers.
We offer FREE Job Search Services!
You can access our services in 2 convenient ways:

1. Through an individual appointment with a Career Advisor
2. Through our resource room

Career Advisor Services

• Resume Creation & Critique
• Assistance with Creation of a Cover Letter
• Mock Interviewing
• Career Exploration
• Skills Identification
• Job Search Planning
• Online Application Assistance
• Training Information

Please contact a career advisor to schedule an appointment:  (740) 652-7856

Self-guided Services

• Computers with Internet Access
• Self-paced Computer Tutorials
• Resources to Explore the Labor Market
• Resume Writing Software
• Fax, copy, and printing service
• Area Job Leads
• Online Resume Posting to OhioMeansJobs.com
• Open Interviews & Job Fairs​

Please visit the OhioMeansJobs Center Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm:
Fairfield County Job & Family Service
​OhioMeansJobs Center - 3rd floor
239 West Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Training Services:

Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2014 (WIOA) the goal of the OhioMeansJobs Center staff is to assist you with overcoming barriers and obtaining employment training in order to find gainful employment. We will listen to your interests and goals to provide guidance as to what steps can be taken to meet your occupational goals. Applicants can pursue a short term training program, a program that is 24 months or less, and assist with  overcoming barriers to employment.  To learn more, call your  Career Advisor for an individual orientation:  Amy Holland (740) 652-7800

During the WIOA orientation session you can expect to see an overview of the services and requirements.

Obtaining GED Information:

​For individuals interested in earning their high school equivalency or GED, a facilitator is available through the Aspire Program on the 3rd floor of the OhioMeansJobs Center.  New student orientations are by appointment only, during which prospective students will complete assessments in Reading, Language, and Math.  After the assessments are reviewed, students will complete the necessary paperwork to begin the enrollment process.
Interested candidates should contact Rachél by calling 740-652-7811 to obtain more information.

Career Services for Veterans:

Fairfield County OhioMeansJobs Center offers a variety of services to those that served in the military.  All military veterans are given priority of service in referrals to job openings and other services. Trained professionals are available to offer a variety of services such as job search assistance, referrals to supportive community service agencies, assistance with overcoming barriers and career guidance services to include transition of your military service to civilian careers. For more information on military veteran resources available please stop in at our OhioMeansJobs Center or visit www.ohiomeansveteranjobs.com

Career Services for Workers 55 and Over:

The Vantage Aging Program prepares older ohioians for the work place by offering part-time employment skills training for individuals aged 55 and older.  The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Aging.   For more information, visit www.vantageaging.org.
To apply, you can do so by visiting the OhioMeansJobs Center and request an application or apply directly online at www.vantageaging.org/applynow 

Career Services for Individuals with Disabilities:

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and promoting independence.  OOD offers counseling and guidance to help individuals with disabilities identify and pursue employment goals that align with their strengths, resources, interests, priorities, and capabilities.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Melinda Wingard (614) 466-4575, by appointment or visit their webside: ood.ohio.gov

Unemployment Compensation:

To File Unemployment Claim Call – (877) 644-6562 or file online at www.unemployment.ohio.gov

To reset your PIN call: (877)-644-6562
To upload documents for your unemployment claim:  log into your claim and upload the documents or go to the Connect Ohio Inquiry Form at:  ​https://odjfs2.my.site.com/OUIForm/s/connect-ohio-inquiry-form

Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment Program (RESEA)

RESEA is a federal program which provides reemployment services to help customers find their next, better job.  Customers receive information on a wide array of resources to meet their individual reemployment needs.  Not everyone receiving unemployment benefits can participate in the program, claimants must be selected to participate based on information provided on their application for unemployment benefits.  As part of the program, claimants will meet one on one with an advisor to complete an assessment and assist in the development of an individualized reemployment plan to help meet their goal of getting back to work.  In addition, they will also:

• Register with ohiomeansjobs.com
• Receive labor market and career information for the type of work they’re looking for
• Discuss job applications submitted in the past few weeks.
• Discuss potential barriers to employment
• Complete a resume and/or other required Unemployment activities
• Receive an orientation for the services available in the OhioMeansJobs Centers and on ohiomeansjobs.com
• Receive referral information for training services that we can assist in providing funding for such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program which we refer to as WIOA.

Fairfield County has two program delivery staff that serve all 5 counties in Workforce Area 20 which includes: Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Vinton, and Ross counties.
The RESEA program is designed to provide an early intervention approach for providing dislocated workers with reemployment services to expedite their return to employment. The program has four distinct purposes:

1. Reduce unemployment insurance duration through improved employment outcomes
2. Strengthen unemployment insurance program integrity
3. Promote alignment with the vision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
4. Establish RESEA as an entry point to other workforce system partners 

To connect with an RESEA Representative call:
Shannon Dalton 740-652-7705
​Austin Wolfe 740-652-7801
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Resume Assistance:

The OhioMeansJobs Center offers resume software to assist with creating a professional resume. The software is user friendly and allows you to format and customize a resume that will highlight your skills, abilities, and experience. This great tool allows you to review interview questions, develop a cover letter and much more. Come to The OhioMeansJobs Center to check it out and get started on your new resume.

Next Step Youth Program (CCMEP):

The Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) provides high quality services for youth and young adults, ages 16 – 24. Eligible youth can access a variety of career and educational services through WIOA funded programs. These services are designed to help enhance job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options, and take advantage of work experiences. The CCMEP focuses on offering eligible participants access to components that will successfully connect them to education and/or in-demand industries’ occupations.

CCMEP focuses on out-of-school participants to include youth who have dropped out of school, youth looking to enroll in GED programs, and high school graduates not currently employed or enrolled in post-secondary education.
Contact a CCMEP Career Advisor to schedule an appointment.
Last Name:
A-H        Julie Bookman 740-652-7643
I-Q          Paula Calendine 740-870-3313
R-Z         Jill Papageorge 740-652-7621