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Training funds are available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a federal program, to help individuals upgrade their skills or train for a new career. The Adult program focuses on individuals who are either unemployed or underemployed to help them gain the skills needed to obtain employment with higher wages. The Dislocated Worker Program serves workers who have been terminated or laid off and are unlikely to return to their previous occupation, or terminated or laid off due to a mass layoff or a plant closing.

Provides temporary financial support for minor children in the legal and physical custody of grandparents, relatives, and other kinship caregivers. Eligible kinship caregivers will receive an initial payment to help defray the costs of initial placement and may receive subsequent payment at six-month intervals to support the stability of the child's placement in the home.

Provides assessment to identify the individual's academic and vocational capabilities. Participants complete a variety of pencil and paper, computerized, or simulated activities to determine their work skills, transferable skills, aptitudes, academic abilities and interests. A written report is forwarded to the client's referral source.

CCMEP provides employment and training services to eligible, low-income individuals based on a comprehensive assessment of employment and training needs, as well as a basic skills assessment. Participants are provided services to support goals outlined in their individual opportunity plan, which may include support to obtain a high school diploma, job placement, work experience, and other supportive services such as child care and transportation. Individuals participating in CCMEP are required to commit to participating in activities outlined in their individual opportunity plan for a minimum of 20 hours per week. CCMEP case managers are required to engage with participants at least every 30 days, or if a participant is receiving intensive case management, at least every 14 days.

Helps families with children get back on their feet. The OWF program can provide cash assistance to eligible families for up to 36 months. This temporary assistance helps with daily living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, car payments, child care, gas, and more.

Offers culturally competent job readiness training, case management, nationally recognized employment certifications, job placements and retention support with a network of corporate partners.

Provides instruction and vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities. Offers services for providers and on-site training to special needs classrooms in Medina County. Includes food service, greenhouse food production, animal care and maintenance operations. Training occurs in the community at partner jobs sites.

Administers some aspects of the Medicare program. Can assist with eligibility questions, enrollment in original Medicare (Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B - Outpatient Medical Insurance), change of address, replacement of Medicare card and questions about premiums.

Administers some aspects of the Medicare program. Can assist with eligibility questions, enrollment in original Medicare (Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B - Outpatient Medical Insurance), change of address, replacement of Medicare card and questions about premiums.

Administers some aspects of the Medicare program. Can assist with eligibility questions, enrollment in original Medicare (Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B - Outpatient Medical Insurance), change of address, replacement of Medicare card and questions about premiums.

Provides public insurance to cover medical services that may include doctor visits, some prescription drugs, hospital care, home care, long-term care, medical equipment, transportation, mental health, vision, dental, substance abuse services and other services. Medicaid is the payer of last resort - Medicare will be billed first if client is eligible.

Provides financial assistance for combat wounded, critically ill, and injured service members and their families during hospitalization and recovery. Assistance includes: - Bedside Financial Support: offers needs-based financial assistance for expenses that are most pressing during a long hospitalization or rehabilitation. Covers expenses such as additional travel/lodging expenses, childcare, and out of pocket expenses. - Housing Assistance: provides adaptive housing for wheelchairs and helps those who have fallen behind on housing payments due to injury. - Transportation Assistance: offers adaptive modes of transportation including modified wheelchairs, lift ramps, vehicles, and snow removal equipment.

Provides monthly cash benefits to disabled or blind persons who meet minimum length of employment requirements (or whose spouse or parents meet requirement). Benefit amount is based on worker's earnings history. Those who receive SSDI for 24 months are eligible for Medicare. SSDI recipients with limited income and assets may also qualify for SSI benefits.

Provides a one time payment of $255 for a surviving spouse or minor children to help meet the burial expenses of a worker who dies with sufficient quarters of coverage. The lump-sum payment is in addition to any monthly survivors insurance benefits that may be due.

- Offers job seeking training events for Veterans and their spouses. - Attendees will receive training that includes resume writing and analysis, interview coaching, skill assessment, job search techniques/instructions, dress for success tips and valuable career training. - Holds periodic employment events and job fairs, often in cooperation with Job and Family Services or local governments.

Provides funds for the purchase of food. Benefits are automatically added monthly to a debit card, which is used for food shopping (those who are homeless or have zero income may be eligible for one month expedited benefit within 48 hours). Benefits that are not used in a month may be carried over to the next month, up to one year.

Provides academic counseling, college planning assistance, and career counseling. Also works with youth and families by providing general counseling services.

Provides counseling on academic and general issues, performs intelligence testing when needed, and helps students with career planning.

Offers guidance counseling services, including general counseling, academic counseling, college planning, career counseling, and social work services. Also, will assist foreign students and address truancy and dropout issues and problems.

Provides academic counseling, college planning assistance, intelligence testing, and career counseling. Works with youth and families by providing general counseling and social work services, including referrals to needed social services.

Provides employment preparation support, including assistance with creating resumes, improving interviewing skills, meeting with potential employers, and completing employment applications. Participants may remain involved with an employment specialist for up to a year.

Ohio Works First (cash assistance) is temporary assistance available to families to help pay for immediate needs while the adults of the family prepare and search for jobs. Benefits are distributed through the EPPIcard, which can be used like a debit card, or through direct deposit into the individual’s bank account.

Reemployment and training program assisting dislocated workers, unemployed adults, and youth with skill development and job searching.

Houses Plymouth-Shiloh School District students in grades 9th through 12th. Can obtain youth work permits for students from principal's office.