Defiance and Paulding - Ohio Means Jobs Centers currently have limited seating in their resource rooms. MASK WEARING IS REQUIRED * * * SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED * * * A Public Hearing will be held on April 19, 2021 on the proposed Title XX Plan effective 10/1/2021. The hearing will be held at 6879 Evansport Rd., Defiance OH 43512. It will begin at 7:00 am.

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Request For Proposals

Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (Ohio Revised Code 5101:14-1-03)
Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job and Family Services

Notice is hereby given that the Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job and Family Services, an equal opportunity, affirmative action contractor, is soliciting bids from interested businesses, and intends to enter into an agreement with selected the provider to furnish the best, lowest cost CCMEP services for federal fiscal year 2022, which begins 10/1/2021. An email of the request for proposals may be requested by contacting jane.crabtree@jfs.ohio.gov.

Proposal submissions are due August 19, 2021.

We are committed to workforce development initiatives and activities that are business driven and locally developed.

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We have many resources available including computer labs, and job readiness tutorials and workshops.

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Paulding County Business Weekly Radio Show

Join Tim Copsey, Director of Paulding County Economic Development Inc., as he catches up with local businesses in Paulding County and gives us an inside look at what is going on behind the walls of the businesses that fuel our economy here in Paulding County.

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OhioMeansJobs is a state-wide system of centers that offers individuals, employers and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. As part of this system, Defiance and Paulding Counties are committed to workforce development initiatives and activities that are business driven and locally developed.

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We are proud to offer priority of services to U.S. Military Veterans and eligible spouses. Click here for details.

Defiance/Paulding Consolidated Job & Family Services (DPCJFS) serves residents of Defiance & Paulding Counties. DPCJFS provides services such as child & adult protective services, food stamps, Medicaid, temporary cash assistance, retention and contingency services. Services are available to any residence of Defiance/Paulding Counties. Income and resource limitations may apply.

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