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Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County to host Employment Expo August 18
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MAKING career moves

Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County to host Employment Expo August 18

By Ken McEntee

Shanna Stanton has experienced the annual Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County Employment Expo as a jobseeker , a recruiter and now as the event coordinator .

" When I was there years ago trying to find a job , I thought it was an awesome experience ," said Stanton , the business coordinator for Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County . " You can walk around and collect business cards , network and learn about the opportunities that are out there . We have all types of employers on hand doing interviews — some may even hire people on the spot . Businesses today are in need of employees , and many are raising their wages to attract good , reliable workers ."
Following the termination
of the $ 300-perweek Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program at the end of June , many Ohioans are now looking to return to work . The Employment Expo , Stanton said , is the ideal place to explore compelling opportunities .
This year ' s Employment Expo will be held Wednesday , Aug . 18 from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . at the Coshocton Lake Park Pavilion . In recognition of Child Support Awareness Month , Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County will collaborate with the Child Support Enforcement Agency of the Coshocton County Department of Job and Family Services to provide information and resources during the expo . The Coshocton County Fatherhood Initiative also will be onsite .
" Families and kids are encouraged to attend ,"
Stanton said . " There will be hot dogs , ice cream and some fun activities for children . T-shirts will be given away on a first come , first served basis . We ' re looking forward to making it a nice family event ."
Employers at the expo will represent a variety of business types and a range of pay rates .
" We ' ll have a wide range of businesses , from food service to manufacturers to temp agencies ," Stanton said . " We ' ll have laptops available for attendees to use to print résumés or to fill out applications online .”
With more people returning to the work force , Stanton said the demand for childcare providers is particularly strong .
" A shortage of childcare providers is a national problem ," she said . " People who are looking to start or switch careers will find a lot of opportunities in childcare . This is the ideal time to do it , and the Employment Expo is the perfect place to explore what ' s available ."
The expo also gives employers the opportunity to network and share strategies for recruiting workers , Stanton said .
Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County is making it easier than ever for jobseekers to get to the
Submitted The Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County Employment Expo will be held from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . at the Coshocton Lake Park Pavilion at 23253 State Route 83 in Coshocton .
Employment Expo this year . " We will have free transportation throughout the day between the event and the JFS offices ," Stanton said .

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We have all types of employers on hand doing interviews – some may even hire people on the spot .

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JFS offers a variety of resources such as résumé assistance for people who are looking for jobs .
" We offer workshops , we have computers for people to use to find employment and everything is completely free ," Stanton said . " Before I started working for Ohio Means Jobs , I didn ' t realize how many incredible resources
- Shanna Stanton , Business Coordinator Ohio Means Jobs Coshocton County
we have available in our community . Many people may be stressed out at home and putting off their career search because they don ' t know what to put on their résumé , not realizing that help is available ."
JFS also provides resources for employers , Stanton said .
" For example , recently a new business didn ' t have a place to do interviews before they opened , and we were able to offer them a conference room ," she said . " It ' s another service that most people don ' t know about ."
The Ohio Means Jobs – Coshocton County Employment Expo will be held from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . at the Coshocton Lake Park Pavilion at 23253 State Route 83 in Coshocton . Free transportation to the expo will be provided from the JFS offices at 725 Pine St . in Coshocton . Office hours at the JFS Resource Center are Monday through Friday from 7 a . m . to 4 p . m . You can find more information by visiting CoshoctonJFS . org or by calling 740-622-1020 .
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Following the termination of the $ 300-per-week Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program at the end of June , many Ohioans are now looking to return to work .