Job Corps is a residential job training and/or education program that helps young people with training expenses.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

Offers two (2) programs that provides financial assistance with education services and vocational training expenses for eligible youth. - Education Proficiency: Provides a maximum of $500 assistance to pay for additional schooling (such as summer school) in order to graduate, advance to the next grade, or pass the Proficiency test. - Academic Support Services: Provides a maximum of $500 per academic year to help pay for vocational fees, tools and uniforms.

Assists with gas, tools, uniforms and other items related to finding, securing or sustaining a job.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs, car payments, or car insurance payments; car down payment; work clothing and uniforms; and tools and safety equipment. Also will help pay for professional testing/certification and licensing fees, identification materials (i.e. driver's license, state identification, birth certificates), driver's education, and other items as deemed appropriate by the agency. Transportation to work provided through the most cost effective means. A budget will need to be completed and watching a one hour financial literacy video may be required.

Provides payment assistance for expenses related to maintaining or obtaining employment as well as for job training and education expenses. - Transportation Assistance: Provides three (3) months worth of bus passes or a maximum of $200 per month in gas cards with a three (3) month limit. - Employment Assistance: Provides a maximum of $500 for job related tools/equipment or supplies, professional licensing, and up to five (5) uniforms (if required for employment). - Adult Education: Provides a maximum of $1,000 to pay for Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, Occupational Training and/or Short-Term Education Programs.

Offering entry-level employees full tuition to earn college credit in key hard-to-fill health care jobs (such as medical assisting, pharmacy technician, respiratory therapy, licensed practical nurse (LPN), State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), sleep technician, phlebotomist, cardiac sonographer, and mental health trainee) while also working to remove barriers to education for those workers.

Perry County's OhioMeansJobs Center is your partner in finding a new job or getting the training needed for a better one. We know the best job opportunities for Perry County people, we can help you apply for these jobs and we can support you in growing in your new work or career. We know you may be challenged by barriers in returning to work, but it is our business to help you overcome them. If you lack the skills or training, we can help you acquire them. You can be eligible for up to $20,000 in job training courses or college learning support, depending on your situation. Don't leave this investment in your future on the table! It is our business to connect you to this funding. If the job you want starts off at lower wages, but it offers good salary growth over time, you could get from OhioMeansJobs a return-to-work incentive. Our return-to-work incentive pays you up to $3,000 over 18 months of new or current employment if you are working over 32 hours a week. Your dream job might be in Licking County or somewhere else that's a good drive away. Until your paychecks start coming and you can rebuild your bank account, you can take advantage of up to $800 in gas vouchers to cover the cost of getting to work over your first four months on the job. If you were to take advantage of both programs now, they'll help you get back to work by adding up to another $2.25 an hour to the pay of your new job. But you can look to us for more than just pay. Our OhioMeansJobs Center has countless tools and services to help you find the job you want. All the services provided are free and without obligation. Your Perry County OhioMeansJobs team helps provide everything a job seeker needs to be successful in their job search beginning with resume building, through completing applications (especially those online ones), high speed internet, and even copy and fax machines. Your biggest advantage in making this moment to be your time to return to work is your Perry County OhioMeansJobs team. Our Perry County people, working right from our Center in New Lexington, have ready for you the counseling, support and guidance you can trust and depend on.

Assists with gas, tools, uniforms and other items related to finding, securing or sustaining a job.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for services that are emergencies and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. Assistance is provided only for items that are essential for the applicant's employment, job training, or education such as: car repairs (does not cover normal "wear and tear" items such as oil change, tires, brake pads); work clothing and uniforms, washer or dryer (only if needed for work purposes), and education related equipment (such as tools). Maximum assistance limits (once per calendar year): $500 for education-related equipment, $225 for work or education uniforms, $750 for car repairs (additional restrictions also apply). In addition to these specific limits, applicant cannot exceed yearly limit of $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not help with short term transportation needs such as gas cards or bus fare. Does not help with GED testing fees.