The state of Ohio offers a variety of vital services for Ohio's employers. Our team of experts can help you avoid future layoffs, access training programs for your employees, find skilled job seekers, and learn more about employment rights, regulations and programs to help your business and your employees. No matter what stage of operation your business is in, state of Ohio staff can help.

Normal Business The state of Ohio works hard to serve Ohio's businesses and employees. We have many programs in place to help you keep your workforce talented, agile and ready for growth. ODJFS works with Ohio businesses every day, doing everything from collecting child support payments to directing workers to training programs, to supporting hiring efforts through OhioMeansJobs.com. We are here to help you!

Growth/Expansion The state of Ohio provides many programs, services and incentives that can help your business succeed, grow and expand. We can help you to find out more about our many workforce, incentive, loan and grant programs for businesses.

Layoff Aversion If your business is considering layoffs, we may be able to help. The State of Ohio offers a continuum of services designed to help businesses avert layoffs and regain their financial footing. This could include assistance with finances, loans or training, and other strategies, as well.

Rapid Response to Layoffs When layoffs are unavoidable, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services' Rapid Response Unit provides vital help to both the affected workers and their communities. As soon as the department receives a WARN notice, the Rapid Response Unit can assess what services the workers need and then provide those services, either nearby or on-site. Rapid Response staff can help workers with skills assessment, basic skills training, individual career counseling, short- and long-term occupational skills training, and job seeking and placement assistance. Help for both workers and employers also is available at the state's One-Stop Centers.