| Mahoning County One-Stop Remodeling |
TABE Testing and ABLE Remediation usually held at the Mahoning County One-Stop in Boardman will temporarily relocate to Oakhill Renaissance Center beginning Oct. 26 until Nov. 30 while remodeling at the One-Stop is underway. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Get directions. |
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| 5,000 Job Seekers Attend Job Expo 2009 |
Job Expo 2009 proved to be the area's largest employment event with approximately 5,000 job seekers flocking to Covelli Centre in Youngstown on Sept. 9. Lawrence and Mercer Counties in Pennsylvania joined Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties in Ohio this year made Job Expo a truly interstate event. |
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| Free Cell Phone Service for Income Eligible |
| A government program, SafeLink Wireless, provides free wireless phone service to income-eligible individuals. The service provides free cell phone service, a free cell phone and a specified number of free minutes per month. Additional minutes and services can be purchased. For more details and to see if you qualify, click here. |
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| Help Paying Hospital Bills |
| The Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) provides payments to hospitals to cover the cost of services provided to indigent and uninsured patients. For more information on this program provided by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, click here. |
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| Home Energy Assistance Program |
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally-funded program managed by the Ohio Department of Development designed to help income-qualified consumers pay winter heating bills. To learn more about this program click here. To learn about the emergency component of the HEAP program, click here. Another aspect of the home energy program is the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). It also is federally funded and available to low-income residential consumers. HWAP helps to lower energy bills through weatherization. to learn more about this program, click here. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel lists other untility payment options. To learn about those, click here |
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| Help for those Laid Off |
| The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services offers a wide range of services to help Ohio families find solutions to temporary challenges. Individuals who have been laid off are encouraged to apply for all the benefits their family might be eligible for during these difficult times. Benefits could include: financial assistance; food assistance; health care, and employment and training assistance. To learn more, go to www.ohioRED.gov or call 1-877-852-0010. |
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| Veterans Job Search Workshop |
| A special job search workshop has been developed for veterans that includes tips on how to find a government job, resume help and interview tips as well as overcoming stereotypes (disability, age, record, etc.), avoiding being screened out and setting yourself apart from the competition. The workshop also features how to tap into free resources for veterans. To learn when the next Veterans Workshop is scheduled call Shawn Frederick at (330) 965-1787 in Mahoning or Columbiana Counties or Michele Caya at (440) 994-2518 in Trumbull County. |
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| Job Seekers Warned of Job Scams |
Ohio's Attorney General is alerting Ohioans looking for job opportunities about a number of scams that target job seekers. Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General, issued a letter describing legitimate employment services and giving tips to avoid job opportunity scams. To view this letter, click here. The Attorney General offers more advice to protect Ohioans from fraud like foreclosure rescue scams and your rights in dealing with debt collectors. You can also learn how to get a copy of your credit report and file a consumer complaint. Visit www.SpeakOutOhio.gov. |
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| New Mini-COBRA Enacted |
| Ohioans employed by a company with fewer than 20 employees who have lost their job could now secure a federal subsidy up to nine months that may reduce by 65% the cost of their state continuation health coverage, often referred to as mini-COBRA. For more information, click here. |
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| Home Affordable Refinance Plan |
President Obama has introduced a plan to help homeowners refinance or modify their mortgages. Refinancing: Many homeowners pay their mortgages on time but are not able to refinance to take advantage of today's lower mortgage rates perhaps due to a decrease in the value of their home. A Home Affordable Refinance will help borrowers whose loans are held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac refinance into a more affordable mortgage. Modification: Many homeowners are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments either because their interest rate has increased or they have less income. A Home Affordable Modification will provide them with mortgage payments they can afford. Who is eligible? Use the self-assessment tool to see if you are among the homeowners who can benefit from Making Home Affordable. Based on the results, HUD will provide suggestions about what homeowners can do next. To find out if you are eligible, click here. |
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| Prescription Drug Discount Program |
| The State of Ohio has a prescription drug discount program that can save Ohio residents who qualify as much as 40 percent on their prescriptions. The discount program was created and is run by the State of Ohio to assist residents of any age who do not have prescription drug insurance. For more information on the program and to register, click here. |
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| Health Care for Special Needs Kids |
| The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services started the Children's Buy-In (CBI) program in April to help working parents who are struggling to cover the health care costs of special health needs children. CBI targets working families with income higher than $42,000 per year. It is estimated that about 5,000 children are eligible for the program. For more information click here. |
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| CAA Program Helps Home Buyers |
Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) administered by the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County can assist credit-worthy low- and moderate-income individuals purchase homes within the city limits of East Liverpool, East Palestine and Salem and in Columbiana County. The program includes not only financial assistance with down payment and closing costs but also housing counseling. For more information call 330 424-4013 or click here. |
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| Help for Those Facing Foreclosure |
| "Save the Dream: Ohio's Foreclosure Prevention Effort" was designed to help those who are facing the possibility of foreclosure on their home. The program offers suggestions and advice on ways to prevent foreclosure and where to go for help when foreclosure is looming. Visit www.savethedream.ohio.gov or call the Hotline at 1-888-404-4674 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 Noon. |
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| Eligible Training Provider List |
The list of Training Providers that are eligible for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding through MCTA and TCDJFS is now posted here
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