Many public libraries across the state will be hosting special events May 7-11, 2018 in conjunction with In Demand Jobs Week. These events will give students and job seekers the opportunity to learn more about rewarding jobs and high-demand careers that are available locally. In addition to hosting job fairs, libraries will offer mock interviews, job search assistance, and career counseling.

“Ohio’s public libraries offer a variety of continuous learning and workforce resources to students, job seekers, and employers,” said Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation Director Ryan Burgess. “We’re excited to see so many libraries partnering with local businesses and OhioMeansJobs Centers to connect Ohioans with local jobs.”

More than 200 jobs in Ohio are considered “in demand,” based on labor market information, job postings on OhioMeansJobs.com, JobsOhio regional forecasts and employer forecasts. Ohio’s public libraries play an integral role in the state’s workforce system and are a key source of job and career support for their communities.

“Public libraries across the state are using this week to showcase their job training and education programs and the ways in which they connect Ohio employers with qualified workers,” said Doug Evans, Executive Director of the Ohio Library Council. “As the hub of the community, public libraries can provide specific information about jobs in the area and offer the resources, expertise and guidance to help Ohioans achieve success.”

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Public Libraries with In-Demand Jobs Week Events

Akron-Summit County Public Library	Main Branch	May 11 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Quick Skills for Interview Success: Mock Interviewing
Athens County Public Libraries	Nelsonville Branch	May 7-11 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	One-on-one career counseling and job search support
Cuyahoga County Public Library	Parma Branch	May 11 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	“2Gen Literacy Summit” with The Literacy Cooperative
Cuyahoga County Public Library	Parma Branch Mayfield Branch Garfield Heights Branch North Olmsted Branch	May 11 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	OhioMeansJobs employment specialist available for job placement and individualized job planning
Logan County Libraries	Knowlton Branch	May 10 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.	Teen Job Fair
Newton Falls Public Library	Newton Falls	May 8 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Job Readiness Fair
Perry County District Library	New Lexington Branch	May 10 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Job Fair
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County	Main Library	May 7-9 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.May 10-11 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	The “Tiebrary” Opens: Check out various accessories including neck ties, bowties and professional scarves to use during job interviews
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County	Delhi Township Branch	May 10 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Higher Education Career Fair