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Mission Statement

Operating under the guidelines of the Workforce Investment Act, Connections was created for Jefferson County businesses and citizens in order to provide a single system that offers an array of employment, education and training programs and partners' services. The goal of Connections is twofold:

  • Coordinate programs and resources in Jefferson County so individuals have easy access to a seamless system of workforce investment services that will enhance their long-term employability.
  • Access for businesses to employment and training information that will meet their workforce and developmental needs.

Connections is a combined effort of the following groups . . .
(by clicking on the groups underlined you can be linked directly to their websites)

  • Jefferson County Commissioners
    Provides county leadership
    740.283.8500
    Fax: 740.283.8599
     
  • Jefferson County Community Action Council, Inc.
    Designed as the One Stop Operator for Jefferson County. Provides Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Workforce Investment Act services for Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services.
    740.282.0971 or 888.272.5437
    Fax: 740.282.8361
     
  • Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services Provides the Ohio Works First Program, Food Stamps, Children Services, Child Support, Medicaid, Transportation and Workforce Investment Act services
    740.282.0961
     
  • Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
    Unemployment compensation
    claim services
    1.877.644.6562
    TTY: 1.888.642.8203
     
  • Eastern Gateway Community College A.B.L.E                             Provides the Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program which offers educational opportunities for adults who lack the basic skills needed for effective citizenship, further education and productive employment
    740.264.5591 or 1.800.682.6553
     
  • Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
    Provides vocational evaluation, diagnostic testing, medical treatment, job training and placement services, and employment and training opportunities for disabled persons
    740.695.0404
    TTY: 1.800.282.4536 (Ohio Only) or 614.438.1200
     
  • Service Community Senior Employment Program (SCSEP)
    Provides employment and training opportunities for low, moderate or no income job seekers aged 55 or over
    740.282.0271 or 888.272.5437
    Fax: 740.282.8361
     
  • Veteran's Program
    Provides employment and training assistance to Veterans
    740.282.0971 or 888.272.5437
    Fax: 740.282.8361
     
  • Eastern Gateway Community College
    Eastern Gateway Community College provides higher education and career preparation for residents fo Jefferson County and the surronding area. This public, two-year institution provides programs and courses to meet the specific needs of students seeking career-oriented education for job placement, general studies education for transfer purposes, continuing education intruction for job enrichement and advancement, and community education courses for personal interest. Training also is provided to meet special requirements identified by the business and industrial community.
    740.264.5591 or 1.800.682.6553
     
  • Jefferson County Joint Vocational School
    Jefferson County Joint Vocational School has Adult Education programs which serves all communities in Jefferson County. The program is offered for two seesions a year and offers a variety of career enhancement courses.
    740.264.3144
    Fax: 740.264.3144
     
  • Jefferson Metropolitan Housing
    Program Description:  Management of low-income housing programs throughout Jefferson County.Low Rent Public Housing: 781 apartments, contact leasing office for applications, 815 N. 6th st.  JFK Bldg.  282-0994 Ext 14 & 44. Service Coordinator: Ms. Rhonda Parrish, LPN  to assist the elderly in Health Programs on site at JFK building at 740-283-0994 ext. 15.


    Section 8 Vouchers: approximately 818 vouchers, contact Section 8 office, 815 N. 6th St, Steubenville.  740-283-7967.

    Family Self-Sufficiency Program: Approximately allocation of 100 families in Section 8 and 15 families in Public Housing.  For saving accounts, career, home ownership and more contact 815 North 6th Street, 283-7967 ext. 26 
    No fees.Eligibility Requirements: Low income families.  Contact office for income limits.

     
  • Jefferson Behavioral Health System
    A full service mental health and drug and alchohol treatment facility that offers services to adults, children and families.