Seven out of the top 10 occupations in Ohio are now low-wage jobs, according to a recently released report. In 2000, only four out of the top 10 were low-wage jobs, says the analysis, based on Labor Department and other government data, done by the left-leaning Policy Matters Ohio. “You can’t look at the most […]
Marion’s unemployment rate dips a percent while the available workforce grows
May 1, 2017 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was 5.1 percent in March 2017, down a full percent from 6.1 percent in February 2017. The rate was also a bit below where it was a year ago when it was 5.3 percent in March 2016. The rate decrease comes despite the second straight month in which Marion […]
Applications open for 2017 Ohio Youth Works Program
April 26, 2017 by
Marion County Job & Family Services (MCJFS) is pleased to announce the kick-off of the 2017 Ohio Youth Works Program. MCJFS will be receiving funding from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to fund the program. Ohio Youth Works will begin June 1st and work assignments will continue through July 28, 2017. Program […]
Marion unemployment dips after recent increases
March 29, 2017 by
After two months of increases, including a large jump in January, the unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a bit in February to 6.2 percent, down from 6.5 percent in January. However, the rate remains far above the 5.5 percent rate in January 2016. There was some positive news in the report from Ohio Job […]
Marion Goodwill receives grant to provide job training for older job seekers
March 13, 2017 by
Thanks to a $16.2 million grant to Goodwill Industries International from the U.S. Department of Labor, older job seekers in Marion, Morrow, Crawford & Union Counties will have the opportunity to get critical job training and employment services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Marion Goodwill will be helping older job seekers learn […]
Marion unemployment rate jumped in January
March 8, 2017 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County jumped higher in January 2017 to 6.5 percent, up from 5.0 percent in December 2016. That puts the local rate higher than it was a year ago when it stood at 5.8 percent. While not good news, Marion County was not alone in seeing a large increase in their […]
Marion Campus Career, Internship and Education Fair open to all this Thursday
March 6, 2017 by
Employers are more challenged than ever to connect with highly motivated and qualified applicants, yet those who are seeking to make connections with the right job or career opportunity also feel challenged to find the right company to call home. Which is why Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs […]
Ohio lawmaker introduces “Right to Work” bill, success is unclear
February 15, 2017 by
Legislation that would make Ohio a “right-to-work” state is back, but it’s unclear how far the controversial measure will go after voters rejected a prior effort to scale back public union bargaining rights. Rep. John Becker, a Clermont County Republican, introduced the latest iteration on Monday with the support of 12 House Republicans. Under House […]
Marion unemployment rate jumped in December
January 25, 2017 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County jumped higher in December 2016 to 5.0 percent, up from 4.6 percent in November 2016. The increase is not unusual as it has traditional increased in December over the past several years. If that holds, it will also mean another increase in January. December’s increase comes with 100 fewer […]
Employers & organizations sought for annual campus-based job fair
January 19, 2017 by
Central Ohio area employers seeking qualified candidates to fill entry level through career positions, as well as internships and educational/training opportunities are encouraged to participate in the 14th Annual Marion Campus Job, Internship, & Education Fair. Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County, and iHeartMedia, Inc. have […]
