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Employment Services with Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth (10-7-09)

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10:51:41 AM [Question] Once again, how do I get the process started if I'm looking for a job?
10:52:08 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] We'd suggest that you attend an orientation session at 9 a.m. Monday at the Super Jobs Center, 1916 Central Parkway, 45214. That's a great place to get started. And it's free, no cost to anybody, Hamilton County or any area residents are welcome.

10:51:41 AM [Question] Where is a good place to find job leads?
10:52:08 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] This Web site is an excellent resource: https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/

10:37:41 AM [Visitor] I think I've got enough to get me going for awhile. thanks for you're availability and for the resources you've shared. It's nice to have access to you through things like this.

10:38:08 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] You're welcome.
 
10:32:34 AM [Visitor] I want to know what can I do to get medical for myself? Every time i go an apply they say that I can't get because I haven't file for child support but I have
10:36:56 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] We suggest that you resolve this case-specific question with your child support worker or their supervisor. If you have a child in your home, there is a wide variety of available forms of medical assistance, Here is more information; http://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Demo/services/medicaid/default.htm

10:30:07 AM [Visitor] What kind of information or services might one find related to being an entrepreneur? It has been suggested by many people that I could take some of my marketable skills and start my own business. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the idea, though.
10:32:28 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] You might want to try SCORE. They offer free business consulting for entrepreneurs. http://www.score.org/index.

10:25:56 AM [Visitor] Who conducts the workshops at the Super Jobs Center? do you have people in-house or do you bring others from the community in to conduct them?
10:26:50 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] It's Super Jobs Center staff.
 
10:22:08 AM [Visitor] I wonder why you have ratings disabled on the video. I was going to give it 5 stars!
10:23:19 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] Thank you for the positive feedback.
 
10:17:28 AM [Visitor] How have the existing budget constraints affected the priorities you operate under?
10:21:49 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] Our priorities are now defined almost exclusively by state and federal mandates. Specific to Workforce Development funding and policy priorities have shifted to the growing population of dislocated workers, that is: Job seekers, recently laid off or otherwise affected by regional job losses.

10:14:09 AM [Visitor] Is there anything available for someone to do a "self-guided" tour or something? On my own time, maybe?
10:19:53 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] Here's a link to a video on YouTube that explains Super Jobs Center http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDPCX_dAP4o

10:12:41 AM [Visitor] Hmm. I'm usually at the Job Search Focus Group in Hyde Park during that time on Monday.
10:12:51 AM [Visitor] Maybe I could skip one week...
10:13:17 AM [Visitor] Good thing to have a good start on Monday morning, though!
10:14:13 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] You could pick any Monday that is not a holiday. Or you could go to our location at Jordan Crossing in the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency building in Bond Hill at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. We suggest arriving early.
 
10:10:13 AM [Visitor] Super Jobs is on Central Parkway, right? What are the hours? What should I expect when I come to visit?
10:10:35 AM [Visitor] Is there an orientation or something available for job seekers?
10:12:00 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] It's at 1916 Central Parkway. The hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except Wednesdays open until 7 p.m. We would suggest attending an orientation at 9 a.m. Monday to get an overview of what the Super Jobs Center has to offer. Orientation lasts about an hour.

10:06:14 AM [Visitor] I know about the SuperJobs Center. That's about all
10:06:45 AM [Visitor] I think I recall hearing Sheila on WVXU recently to talk about WIA
10:09:39 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] Super Jobs is the heart of what we have to offer. That facility houses a wide variety of local workforce partners, and has unique access to a range of state and federal workforce development funding streams intending to connect employers with job seekers. If you have particular questions, we'd be happy to discuss any element of these or other services in greater detail.

9:58:47 AM [J] I was released by my dr. on Sept 15th after being on disability, Medicare and Medicaid for 7 years. Back surgery a year ago was successful. Bone grafts, fusion etc. One year healing and I seem to be good to go. I called HCJFS to inform them of the release. Many questions. The person who answered the phone would not even connect me to my case worker. Need guidance as to how to get back in work field. Need insurance. Really don't know where to start. Please help.
10:02:34 AM [J] I am 37 years old,single and am currently totally dependent on my parents for support.
10:04:37 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] You case sounds very complicated for this forum. Please call our Customer Service rep at 946-1340. She can help you.
10:05:59 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] You can also use this form on our Web site: https://www.hcjfs.hamilton-co.org/Forms/Medicaid.htm
 
9:54:27 AM [Visitor] Apparently there are free services for job seekers and employers. According to the notice I saw on Twitter and Facebook.
10:00:27 AM [Kevin Holt and Sheila Roth] Yes. What would you like to know about them?

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