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COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION

OF SCIOTO COUNTY, INC.

Adult Services

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This program provides quality employment and training services to help adults find meaningful employment.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

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Check out the services we offer

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We Provide

Resume Help

Individual Training Accounts

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Short-Term or Low-Cost assistance with :

Credentials Testing

Job Readiness

Basic Skills Training

Courses and Workshops

Relocation

Work Clothing

Contact

GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you.

PHONE

740-354-7545

FAX

740-351-0567

LOCATION

433 Third Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Eligibility

To be potentially eligible for benefits, applicants must be:

- Legally able to work in the United States

- 18 or older

- Registered for Selective Service, if required

- Within 300% of the poverty guidelines OR

- Displaced from employment through no individual fault OR

- Loss of income support due to divorce or spouse's employment displacement

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FAQ
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Background Checks

We do not replace windows, but we can provide assistance in the weatherization process to help lower your bills.

Core Services

Services are free of charge for customers who are newly entering or attempting to re-enter the workforce. These services include technical support from knowledgeable staff in preparing or updating resumes, identifying skills from past jobs, volunteer work, hobbies, school or social situations. Customer’s skill levels and available employment openings will be matched on OhioMeansJobs.com.

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Job Interview

Intensive Services

Assistance is available to eligible individuals who need assistance with short-term and low-cost employment development costs such as credentials testing, job readiness and basic skills training, short-term non-credit courses or workshops, relocation and required work clothing. Customers who request support services must provide verification of the need and how it meets employer's requirements.

Training Services

Eligible individuals who do not find employment through Core or Intensives Services may be recommended for an Individual Training Account (ITA). ITA's are customized to assist those requiring longer-term training and support in order to become self-sufficient. Individualized advice, guidance and support are provided by staff knowledgeable of area training programs and financial aid application processes.

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