Additional Resources
Regional Plan for the East Ohio Workforce Region
The East Ohio Workforce Region is comprised of WIOA Local Area 6 (Stark and Tuscarawas Counties), Area 17 (Mahoning and Columbiana Counties), and Area 18 (Trumbull County). The Regional Plan also includes all three local workforce area plans.
Regional Plan for the East Ohio Workforce Region
Regional/Local Plan Two-Year Review
Federal and State legislation require local regions review their plan every two years and modify strategies accordingly, based on changes in the labor market and economic conditions or other factors affecting the implementation of the regional and local plans.
The East Ohio's Regional Plan Two-Year Modification can be accessed at the link below. The modification also includes all three workforce area plans. The modification is available for a 30-day public comment period from March 15, 2023 - April 13, 2023. Comments can be submitted using the form located under the "Contact Us" tab.
East Ohio WIOA Regional Plan Two-Year Modification
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WIOA is federal legislation designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
www.doleta.gov/wioa
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) – Office of Workforce Development
ODJFS Office of Workforce Development oversees and operates several programs that focus on Ohio’s workforce.
jfs.ohio.gov/owd
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Centers in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties
OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Centers are comprised of various agencies and organizations that provide employment-related services to job seekers and employers.
www.onestopohio.org
Area 17 Memorandum of Understanding for OhioMeansJobs Centers
Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association (MCTA)
MCTA can provide career services and WIOA funding for suitable training to eligible individuals.
www.mctaworkforce.org