• Employers

    Find qualified employees with easy-to-use job postings, and access a wealth of resources, including labor market information and resume search tools.

    Learn More
  • Job Seekers

    Find and qualify for meaningful occupations through access to quality employment and individualized training services to help eligible adults.

    Learn More

Richland Crawford Workforce Development

group of individuals

Strong Connections

The Area 10 Richland-Crawford Workforce Development Board is responsible for overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for the Richland and Crawford County area.  The Board is made up of over 50 percent business owners or individuals from business who have hiring authority.  It also includes representation from the local community college and other training providers as well as elected officials and workforce development service providers.  All are appointed by the chief elected official, which is the Richland County Commissioners.  Some of the responsibilities of the Board are:

  • Lead efforts to engage a diverse range of employers and other entities in the region;
  • Lead efforts to develop and implement career pathways;
  • Lead efforts in the local area to identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers, workers, and job seekers;
  • Conduct oversight of the adult, dislocated worker, and youth programs and the entire OhioMeansJobs delivery system, ensure the appropriate use and management of WIOA funds, and ensure the appropriate use, management, and investment of funds to maximize performance outcomes;
  • Competitively procure provider(s) of youth program services, provider(s) of adult and dislocated worker career services, and the OhioMeansJobs center operator;
  • Develop a budget for the activities of the board;

Employers

Businesses thrive with the right employees. Using the services of Ohio Means Jobs is the easiest way to find the high-quality employees you need.  With a range of services, from recruitment events to application screening and training, we aim to add efficiency to your hiring process.

Info For Employers

Job Seekers

Ohio Means Jobs  services are designed to assist in taking the next step in their careers, overcoming employment barriers and achieving self-sufficiency.  From job postings to resume help and skill training,  Ohio Means Jobs offers services for every stage of the job search process. We also provide specialized services for veterans, as well as individuals with disabilities.

Info For Job Seekers

Ohio Means Jobs

Richland County OMJ

Richland OhioMeansJobs
Richland OhioMeansJobs
183 Park Ave. East, Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 774-5300

Ohio Means Jobs

Crawford County OMJ

Crawford OhioMeansJobs  
Crawford OhioMeansJobs
225 E. Mary St., Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-8066

We are excited to build connections between local job seekers and employers. Join us today, as we continue to assist our local community.

Contact our Board Chair, Jenni Paramore or our Board Director, Teresa Alt, for Board membership information.  
Jenni Paramore: Jparamore@directionscu.org 
Teresa Alt: Teresa.alt@jfs.ohio.gov