Training
Based upon a business’s defined needs and desired outcomes, training for all levels of employees can be developed through our University and Career Center partners. Both customized training and open enrollment classes are available, and grants for eligible employers/employees can assist with training costs.

Download Development Services Brochure for more information.

On-The-Job Training (OJT)
The On-The-Job (OJT) Program is administered by the Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association and Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services under the authorization of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. An OJT may be provided to eligible WIA customers who are assessed as “in need” of training services in order to obtain or retain self-sufficiency employment.  The customer must demonstrate a need for training through the counseling/assessment/vocational exploration phase of the Core and Intensive Services tiers of the One-Stop Center operations, and that they have been unable to obtain/retain self-sufficient employment through Core Service, or Intensive Services tiers or the Job Center.

To start the OJT process and download the Training contract:

To complete an OJT through the Mahoning and Columbiana One Stops, please click here.

To complete an OJT through the Trumbull County One Stop, please click here.

Incumbent Worker Training Program
The purpose of the Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) is to support projects that will benefit local business and industry by assisting the skill development of existing employees, thereby increasing employee productivity and growth of the company.  The training is expected to lead to the creation of new jobs, retention of jobs, increased wages for better trained workers, a higher-skilled workforce, and a more profitable business climate. Through these projects, employment opportunities will be greatly enhanced, thus enhancing the economy of the Mahoning Valley.

Currently, Trumbull County has exhausted all monies available for IWTP projects.  Please check back periodically with our website for availablilty of funds or call the Business Services Department @ 330.675.2179, option 1.  Thank you.

Assessment
Testing and assessment services can be useful in determining a job profile and uncovering the potential for employees to increase their skills so they may progress further in the organization.

Many of our partners provide development services to employers and their employees. They include:

Columbiana County Career & Technical Center
Training can be customized to meet employers' needs. Contact Kelly Weikart at 330-424-9561, ext. 146.

Family Recovery Center
Family Recovery Center provides supervisory training for employers along with the establishment of Drug-Free Worksite training. Family Recovery Center provides customized trainings for the employer in the area of development of a Drug-Free Worksite program; trainings for supervisors and employees on the Drug-Free Worksite programs; provision of services to meet the Bureau of Workers Comp program for discounted rates for development of a specific drug-free worksite program.
 
Family Recovery Center can customize trainings for supervisors on motivation, EAP services etc. 
 
Family Recovery Center can provide assessment and/or intervention services for employers when in need of alcohol or other drug interventions and treatment. Call the Main Office at 330-424-1468.

Kent State University
Kent State's Workforce Development Department is able to address specific training and assessment needs of employers to improve individual and business performance.

Mahoning County Career & Technical Center
The Mahoning County Career & Technical Center provides a number of customized training and/or assessment and testing services for employers. Interested parties should contact the Adult Education Department at 330-729-4100.

Mahoning & Columbiana Training Association
Mahoning & Columbiana Training Association offers an On-the-Job Training Program for eligible employees.