OhioMeansJobs Mahoning and Columbiana counties in partnerships with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offer a variety of resources, services, and information for veterans and their spouses. Below are some links to websites that may benefit veterans.
OhioMeansVeteranJobs (OMVJ) offers a wide range of services for veterans in their job search and career development, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed in the civilian workforce.
Here are some of the key services available:
1. Career Resources & Benefits: Access to job search tools, resume assistance, and information on veterans' benefits.
2. Military Skills Translator: A tool to map military skills to civilian careers, helping veterans build their resumes and find suitable job opportunities.
3. Transition Assistance Program (TAP): Provides pre-separation counseling, employment search assistance, interactive workshops, and veterans benefits briefings.
4. Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program: Offers counseling, training, education, and job placement assistance for veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating.
5. Federal Employment Preferences: Hiring preferences for veterans in federal civil service jobs.
6. Small Business Support: Assistance for veteran entrepreneurs, including access to capital, technical assistance, and information on hiring and training workers.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) offers a wide range of resources and services to support veterans and their families. Here are some of the key services provided:
1. Benefits Assistance: Help with understanding and applying for federal and state veterans' benefits, including disability compensation, pensions, and education benefits.
2. Healthcare Services: Information and assistance with accessing healthcare services, including VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics.
3. Financial Assistance: Resources for financial support, including emergency financial assistance and help with housing and utilities.
4. Employment Services: Job search assistance, resume writing, and career counseling to help veterans find employment.
5. Education and Training: Access to education and training programs, including the GI Bill and vocational rehabilitation.
6. Legal Assistance: Help with legal issues, including veterans' rights, employment rights, and family law matters.
7. Mental Health Services: Support for mental health and wellness, including counseling and crisis intervention.
8. Veterans Homes: Long-term care facilities for veterans in need of nursing care and support.
9. Outreach and Advocacy: Programs to connect veterans with the services they need and advocate for their rights and benefits.
County Veteran Administration Offices
Mahoning County Veterans Service Office
345 Oakhill Ave., Suite 100, Youngstown, OH 44502
Phone: (330) 740-2451
Fax: (330) 788-3501
County: Mahoning
Website:
https://www.mahoningcountyoh.gov/568/Veterans-Service-Commission
Columbiana County Veterans Service Office
7989 Dickey Drive, Suite 1, Lisbon, OH 44432
Phone: (330) 424-7214
Fax: (330) 424-9692
County: Columbiana
Department of Labor, Jobs for Veterans Act:
The Department of Labor's Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program provides funding to states to support employment services for veterans. The program aims to help veterans find and maintain meaningful employment through various services and resources. Here are some key aspects of the JVSG program:
1. Priority of Service: Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority in all qualified job training programs funded by the Department of Labor.
2. Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP): Specialists provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans.
3. Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER): Representatives work with employers to promote the hiring of veterans and provide employment services to veterans.
4. Transition Assistance Program (TAP): Provides pre-separation counseling, employment search assistance, and workshops for transitioning service members.
5. Career OneStop (https://www.careeronestop.org/): A comprehensive resource for veterans to access career planning, training, and job search tools.