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OhioMeansJobs representatives urge Forest Park employers and residents to use job fairs, training and hiring incentives
Summary
OhioMeansJobs representatives told the council about two October job fairs, employer outreach and tax credits for training, and council members encouraged follow-up to explore partnerships for senior and youth employment.
Representatives from OhioMeansJobs told the Forest Park City Council on Oct. 7 that the program offers employer outreach, job fairs and training reimbursement incentives for local businesses.
Kathleen Busmeyer, a senior manager with Interstate Gas Supply (IGS) and a representative of OhioMeansJobs (speaker 15), and Vernia Mayberry (speaker 16) outlined services and outreach available to residents and small businesses. Mayberry said OhioMeansJobs will host two job fairs in October: one Oct. 16 at the OhioMeansJobs Center downtown and a second Oct. 23 at the library (hours and participant plans announced during the presentation). She said the October 23 event expects 25 to 30 employers and that some employers may prescreen or interview on site.
Busmeyer and Mayberry pointed to available employer incentives, including job-training reimbursements of up to $7,000, and encouraged the city to help promote the events to Forest Park residents. Council member Adams (speaker 12) said she wants the city to explore a partnership with OhioMeansJobs to emphasize senior employment and youth job opportunities. Assistant City Manager Andy Levenduski (speaker 17) and other council members encouraged follow-up with city staff, including Jay Dennis, to coordinate outreach.
No formal council action was taken; council members asked staff to follow up and consider adding partnership discussion to a work session.
