OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties

What OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties does

OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties is a publicly funded workforce development organization operating two physical resource centers in Canton, Ohio (Stark County) and New Philadelphia, Ohio (Tuscarawas County). It serves as the federally designated local workforce system under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), delivering free services to job seekers and employers across the two-county region, with reported outcomes of 17,000+ job seekers assisted, 500 employers served, and 133 individuals enrolled in high-demand training. The organization is operated locally by the Workforce Initiative Association, a regional council of governments established by the Stark and Tuscarawas County Commissioners and the Mayor of Canton, with funding routed from the U.S. Department of Labor through the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board. The Workforce Investment Council, a 501(c)(3) created in 2006, supplements federal appropriations with grants and private funding.

The service portfolio spans Resume Creation, Talent Acquisition, Job Fair Organization, Workforce Funded Training, Incumbent Worker Training, and the Business Resource Network for employers, plus Career Assessment, YouScience Career Guides across 16 industry clusters, Young Adult Services (CCMEP), and the GRIT rural workforce program for job seekers. Distribution combines in-center service with satellite Access Points hosted at Stark Library and Tuscarawas County Public Library branches, supplemented by the statewide OhioMeansJobs.com job search platform (powered by Monster.com) and a multi-channel social media presence including a dedicated 'Invading Tusc' brand on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. There is no proprietary technology stack; the center relies on standard workforce management systems and third-party tools, principally YouScience for career aptitude assessment. The go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered through in-person orientations, workshops, one-on-one career coaching, and personal Employer Services Specialists, with no customer-facing revenue — all services are free to users and all operating funding derives from government sources.

Name

OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties

Legal name

OhioMeansJobs

Website

https://omjwork.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties is a publicly funded, federally designated WIOA workforce development center operating two offices in Canton and New Philadelphia, Ohio, providing free job-seeker and employer services across the two-county region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job seeker assistance
• Career coaching
• Employment training programs
• Talent acquisition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas Counties is a free public service funded through the U.S. Department of Labor via the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board. The organization operates as a regional council of governments and does not generate revenue from customers. All services are provided at no cost to job seekers or employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties operates as a publicly funded workforce development center that connects job seekers with employers across Stark and Tuscarawas Counties in northeastern Ohio. It provides free services including resume creation, job search assistance, career coaching, interview preparation, career assessment via YouScience, skills training funding, and job matching, alongside employer-side services such as talent acquisition support, pre-screened candidate referrals, job fair organization, and incumbent worker training. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board and operated locally by the Workforce Initiative Association.

Product overview

OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties operates as a unified workforce development center offering integrated services under the OhioMeansJobs brand. The organization functions as a single-access-point platform connecting job seekers with employers through physical Resource Centers in Canton and New Philadelphia, complemented by digital tools including the OhioMeansJobs.com job search platform and YouScience Career Guides. Core services include Resume Creation Services, Workforce Funded Training programs, Career Assessment Tools, and the GRIT young adult program, all designed to support job seekers from initial career exploration through employment placement. For employers, the organization provides Talent Acquisition Services, Job Fair Organization, Incumbent Worker Training, and the Business Resource Network. The product portfolio also includes Access Points that extend services into community libraries, and career exploration resources including video series and detailed career guides covering 16 industry clusters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRIT (Growing Rural Independence Together): A program designed to help people in rural communities in Tuscarawas County find a clear path to stable, meaningful work through career coaching, training, and job opportunities.
• Invading Tusc
• Stark Career Pathway Explorer

Products and services

• Resource Centers Physical centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties providing professional facilities for job searches, with computers, telephones, copy/fax machines, and career resources for job seekers.
• Resume Creation Services Staff assistance in creating professional resumes for job seekers, including resume review and feedback services.
• Talent Acquisition Services No-cost recruitment services for employers including pre-screened candidate resumes, personal Employer Services Specialists, and assistance with federal hiring incentives.
• Job Fair Organization Organizes and facilitates in-person and virtual job fairs connecting employers with job seekers in the Stark and Tuscarawas County region.
• Workforce Funded Training Funding for short-term training programs leading to in-demand careers in Ohio. Requires at least 6 weeks processing time before training start date.
• Young Adult Services (CCMEP) Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program for young adults ages 16-24, offering paid/unpaid work experiences, career coaching, education/training, tutoring, and supportive services.
• GRIT (Growing Rural Independence Together) Rural workforce development program for Tuscarawas County residents offering career coaching, training connections, and a $100 completion incentive. Available to ages 16-24.
• YouScience Career Guides 16 career cluster guides covering in-demand industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, Distribution & Logistics, and others, with local employment data and training information.
• Career Assessment Tool Future Plans Career Assessment helping individuals identify their interests, strengths, personality traits, and suitable career pathways through guided question-based evaluation.
• Access Points Community-based workforce services brought to libraries and community locations throughout Stark and Tuscarawas Counties, providing resume help, job matching, and interview preparation.
• Incumbent Worker Training Employer-sponsored program providing grant funding to assist businesses offset the cost of training existing workers, with emphasis on manufacturing and healthcare industries.
• Business Resource Network (BRN) Strategic business support service helping regional businesses connect with resources, loans, grants, tax credits, and workforce training services since 2013.
• Career Exploration Videos Video series including 'Invading Tusc' highlighting Tuscarawas County employers and 'Stark Career Pathway Explorer' showcasing local career pathways at companies like Aultman and Ohio Gratings.
• In-Demand Jobs Platform Information hub showcasing in-demand careers in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Transportation & Logistics sectors with current job openings and employer information.
• OhioMeansJobs.com Job Search Statewide online job search platform connecting Ohio job seekers with employers, with job listings in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buckeye Career Center AspirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education and career training partner providing GED assistance, adult basic education, and career-technical training programs for job seekers in the region.
• Canton City Schools AspirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education partner providing career and technical education programs for adults seeking workforce credentials and employment.
• Job CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal residential career training program for young adults, providing education and job training services.
• Kent State University – Tuscarawas CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner providing academic programs, career services, and educational pathways for workforce development.
• Ohio Department of Job and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing workforce services, unemployment compensation, and employment programs under WIOA.
• Opportunities for Ohioans with DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing employment services and disability determinations to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment goals.
• Project REBUILDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing workforce development and employment services for individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Stark County Community Action AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action agency providing economic self-sufficiency programs and workforce development for low-income individuals.
• Stark County Job and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency providing job and family services including employment assistance, child care, and financial assistance programs.
• Stark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner providing workforce training, technical education, and career development programs.
• Tuscarawas County Job and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency providing employment services, financial assistance, and family support programs for Tuscarawas County residents.
• VANTAGE AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce solutions organization focused on helping older adults return to employment and providing employment services for mature workers.
• Workforce Initiative AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating entity that manages OhioMeansJobs centers locally. Regional council of governments created by Stark and Tuscarawas County Commissioners and Mayor of City of Canton.
• Stark LibrarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLibrary partner hosting access points where OhioMeansJobs staff provide services including resume help, job matching, and career resources at multiple branch locations.
• Tuscarawas County Public LibrarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLibrary partner providing space for workforce services and career resources at branch locations throughout Tuscarawas County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indeed: Major online job search and recruitment platform serving employers and job seekers nationwide; comparable as an alternative channel to OMJ's OhioMeansJobs.com-backed job search and employer matching services.
• Robert Half: Large national staffing and recruitment firm offering placement services for employers and job seekers; comparable as a commercial job-matching and recruitment counterpart at much larger scale.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio: Mission-driven nonprofit operating workforce development, job training, and placement programs across Ohio, including in regions served by OMJ Stark & Tuscarawas; comparable as a non-government workforce services provider.
• LinkedIn (Talent Solutions): Professional networking and recruiting platform whose job-matching, career content, and employer branding tools compete with the recruitment and career exploration services offered by OMJ centers.

Direct peers

• CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor): Federally sponsored workforce development portal providing job search, career exploration, and training resources nationwide; directly comparable as the federal counterpart to local OMJ workforce centers.
• Stark County Job & Family Services: County-level public agency providing employment, training, and supportive services in the same Stark County service area; directly comparable in mission and service overlap and operates as one of OMJ Stark & Tuscarawas's core referral partners.
• OhioMeansJobs Centers (statewide network): Statewide network of WIOA-funded American Job Centers operating under the same brand, funding framework, and service model as OMJ Stark & Tuscarawas; directly comparable in mission, services, and regulatory structure.

Regional players

• EmployAbility Network (formerly MCBDD): Regional Ohio service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities focused on employment placement and supported employment — overlapping with OMJ's disability-focused employment services via Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities partnership.

Emerging players

• Project REBUILD (Cleveland): Cleveland-based workforce development nonprofit offering construction trade training and placement; listed as a partnership referral source and comparable as a mission-aligned Ohio workforce program.
• Working Solutions (temp staffing): Staffing company providing temporary and temp-to-hire services in Ohio, comparable to OMJ's employer placement and talent acquisition services for businesses seeking flexible labor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Ohiomeansjobsstarktusc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohiomeansjobs-stark-tuscarawas-counties

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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