What Montgomery County Development Services does

OhioMeansJobs | Montgomery County, operating as The Job Center, is a public workforce development entity operated by Montgomery County, Ohio, and founded in 1999. It functions as a one-stop employment and training center serving job seekers and employers across the Dayton/Montgomery County region, and self-claims to be the largest one-stop employment and training center in the United States. The organization serves a broad cross-section of the workforce including youth, veterans, laid-off workers, individuals with disabilities, and experienced workers, and delivers free services alongside employer-side recruiting and training support.

The core product surface comprises a primary 8.5-acre facility housing 40+ partner organizations (educational institutions, government agencies, and social service providers), a $2 million Employment Opportunity Center in West Dayton opened in October 2021, a $1.2 million Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center in Trotwood opened in October 2024, and a 38-foot Mobile Workforce Unit launched in 2020. Programmatic offerings include WIOA Adult and Youth training grants (up to $15,000 per eligible individual), Project Hire OJT wage reimbursement (up to $10,000), YouthWorks (operating since 1999), the Building Futures Pre-Apprenticeship Program, and the Silver Is Gold initiative with The Collaboratory. Underlying technology is limited to the OhioMeansJobs.com job board platform and Webcheck electronic background screening for BCI/FBI criminal history checks; no proprietary AI or advanced analytics capabilities are part of the disclosed product stack.

The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. All services to job seekers and employers are provided free of charge, with funding sourced from the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), federal grants, and Montgomery County government appropriations. The only direct fees are nominal Webcheck charges of $22–$46 for criminal background screening. The entity has no equity investors, no commercial revenue stream, and no founder equity; it operates as a public agency with 20 direct employees leveraged against 40+ partner organizations and 500,000+ annual customer visits.

Name

Montgomery County Development Services

Legal name

OhioMeansJobs | Montgomery County

Website

https://thejobcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OhioMeansJobs | Montgomery County (The Job Center) is a public workforce development organization in Dayton, Ohio, operating the largest one-stop employment center in the US, serving job seekers and employers through federal WIOA-funded training, recruiting, and job placement services.

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-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce Reentry Programs (Justice-Involved) (EDAAAOAG)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment training programs
• Job placement assistance
• Career counseling services
• Veteran employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Workforce Development Funding: Funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), federal grants, and Montgomery County government appropriations. Provides free services to eligible job seekers including training funding up to $15,000 and free job search assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montgomery County Development Services, operating as OhioMeansJobs | Montgomery County and The Job Center, is a public one-stop workforce development center that provides free employment services to job seekers and employers in the Dayton/Montgomery County region. Core offerings include job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, WIOA-funded job training grants (up to $15,000), employer recruiting and job posting, wage-reimbursement training programs, youth career preparation, and veteran priority services — all delivered through physical facilities, a mobile outreach unit, and the OhioMeansJobs.com platform.

Product overview

OhioMeansJobs | Montgomery County (The Job Center) operates as a unified workforce development ecosystem combining multiple service locations and programs. The core offering is The Job Center itself, the largest one-stop employment and training center in the United States, housing 40+ partner organizations in an 8.5-acre facility. Key products include the Employment Opportunity Center ($2 million West Dayton facility), Mobile Workforce Unit (mobile services vehicle), YouthWorks (youth career preparation program), Job Bank (computer access center), and WIOA Job Training Grants (up to $15,000 funding). Supporting services encompass Job Fairs (annual hiring events), Veteran Services (priority of service), Youth Resource Center, Leadership Academies (mentorship), Building Futures Pre-Apprenticeship Program (trades training), Project Hire (employer OJT reimbursement), Incumbent Worker Training, Madison Lakes Learning & Conference Center, Job Search Workshops, and Recruiting Services. These integrated services connect job seekers with employment, training, and career development while providing employers with recruitment and workforce development support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YouthWorks: Year-round workforce development program for youth aged 14-24 who are enrolled in school, providing career preparation and the 14 elements of service.
• Project Hire
• Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center

Products and services

• The Job Center (OhioMeansJobs | Montgomery County) The main one-stop workforce development center, recognized as the largest in the United States, providing employment services, job training, and career development resources through an 8.5-acre facility with 40+ partner organizations.
• Employment Opportunity Center A $2 million facility extension of The Job Center offering job search assistance, training opportunities, free community gathering spaces, computers with internet access, and equipment for faxing, copying, printing, and scanning documents.
• Mobile Workforce Unit A 38-foot Freightliner coach outfitted with state-of-the-art technology that brings job search and training assistance throughout Montgomery County, helping with resumes, job searches, and WIOA training fund applications.
• YouthWorks A year-round workforce development program for youth aged 14 and older, providing career preparation, work experience, and case management with 14 elements of service including tutoring, occupational skills training, and paid work experience.
• Job Bank Located within the Business Solutions Center, provides computer and internet access for job search activities with staff assistance for resume updates, cover letters, and OhioMeansJobs.com searches.
• WIOA Job Training Grants Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funded training grants providing up to $15,000 for qualifying individuals who have been laid off or meet income eligibility requirements to pursue education in high-demand fields.
• Job Fairs Large-scale hiring events including industry-specific fairs (Construction Career Fair), Spring Job Fair (April), and Fall Job Fair (September) connecting job seekers with employers across various industries.
• Veteran Services Priority employment services for veterans, spouses, and caregivers including job search assistance, career counseling, and connection to federal and state veteran programs.
• Youth Resource Center Single-stop resource center for youth ages 14-24 providing connections to educational, employment, health, housing, and behavioral health services through community partnerships.
• Montgomery County Leadership Academies Year-long mentorship programs for young men and women in grades 9-12, focusing on character development, soft skills, and leadership through interactions with mentors and community leaders.
• Building Futures Pre-Apprenticeship Program A pre-apprenticeship program introducing participants to careers in skilled trades and construction through partnerships with local unions, providing OSHA 10 Certification, CPR/First Aid training, and pathways to journeyman positions.
• Project Hire A grant-funded On-the-Job Training wage reimbursement program providing up to 50% wage reimbursement (maximum $10,000) for employers who hire and train new WIOA-eligible workers for up to six months.
• Incumbent Worker Training Program reimbursing at least 50% of training costs for eligible companies developing skills of existing employees through approved training programs.
• Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center A renovated $1.2 million facility in Dayton serving the Trotwood area, offering meeting space reservations, job training alignment with The Job Center, and weekly orientations for WIOA Adult Training and career services.
• Job Search Workshops Workshops covering Job Search Strategies (OhioMeansJobs.com usage, industry research), Powerful Resumes, and Interview Tactics, with one-on-one resume building assistance and mock interviews available.
• Recruiting Services Talent Services division assistance for employers in recruiting qualified candidates, posting jobs through OhioMeansJobs.com, and accessing a large distribution list of job seekers.
• Background Checks Self-paid background check services through Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with costs ranging from $22-$46 and appointments required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to $15,000 in training funding available for eligible job seekers through WIOA program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sinclair Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides office skills training, workforce development training, basic computer training, and workforce behavior training. Partners through the Employment Opportunity Center and Fast Forward Center for out-of-school youth reconnection to education.
• Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides MVCTC Aspire GED classes for adult education, MVCTC Youth Connections alternative education, and basic skills/GED training at the Employment Opportunity Center.
• Montgomery County Dept. of Job & Family Services (JFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides employment programs, OWF Program, Title XX, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and WIA Programs through the partnership housed at The Job Center.
• Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides core services for employment and re-employment as well as training opportunities under the Trade Adjustment Act.
• Goodwill Easter SealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists WEP customers with intake assessments for Job Search, Job Placement, Job Readiness, and Job Retention services.
• Job CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides GED, vocational, educational, and social education to youth ages 16-24 at the Employment Opportunity Center.
• Central State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner1890 Land-Grant institution preparing students with diverse backgrounds for leadership, research, and service; offers educational pathways through the partnership.
• Dayton Metro LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings people of all ages and backgrounds together to discover new things; supports literacy and workforce development.
• Ohio Business CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruck Driving Academy providing comprehensive classroom education and hands-on CDL truck driver training since 1969.
• HomefullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to end homelessness by providing housing, services, advocacy and education; addresses barriers to employment.
• Help Me Grow / Brighter FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides home visiting programs to support pregnant women, mothers, fathers, and primary caregivers with infants and toddlers up to age three.
• Artemis Center for Alternatives to Domestic ViolenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides referrals, advocacy, support, and legal services to victims/survivors of Domestic Violence with community education and training.
• Urban LightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFatherhood Resource Center located within The Job Center providing job development, case management, and money management curriculum.
• Montgomery County Mentoring Collaborative AmeriCorps ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnlists 30 full-time AmeriCorps members to serve mentoring programs across Montgomery County for K-12 educational success.
• Office of Ex-Offender ReentryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes citizens of Montgomery County with programs that minimize barriers to effective reentry and promote reduction in recidivism.
• Ohio National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides information and resources for National Guard members seeking civilian employment.
• Miami Valley Community Action PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcesses applications/authorizations for the HEAP, FEMA and Adult Emergency Assistance Programs.
• Public Health Dayton / Montgomery CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMH program provides public health nurse case management to families with children who have special health care needs.
• Ohio Medical Career CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFast-paced certified training programs in Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Billing & Coding.
• The CollaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Silver Is Gold workforce initiative connecting employers with experienced retirees ready to re-engage in the workforce.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half International: Large for-profit staffing and placement firm; while commercial, it overlaps with The Job Center's employer recruiting and job-matching function for clerical, professional, and skilled-trade roles.
• Adecco Group: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with placement and training offerings that compete with public one-stops for entry-to-mid-level employer placements, particularly in manufacturing and logistics.
• CareerSource Florida: Statewide network of workforce development boards in Florida operating under WIOA, providing the same free job-seeker and employer services at scale; comparable in mission, funding model, and program portfolio.
• WorkSource Washington: Washington state's WIOA-aligned one-stop system with co-located partner organizations, job fairs, training grants, and mobile services — directly comparable in structure and funding mechanics.

Direct peers

• OhioMeansJobs - Franklin County: Sibling OhioMeansJobs one-stop center serving Franklin County (Columbus), operating under the same WIOA framework with comparable free job-seeker and employer services, making it the most structurally comparable peer.
• OhioMeansJobs - Cuyahoga County: Cleveland-area OhioMeansJobs one-stop, the largest urban counterpart in the same statewide OMJ network, with similar WIOA-funded programming, mobile outreach, and employer recruiting services.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries International - Career Services: Operates workforce development, job placement, and training programs for underserved populations; competes and partners with WIOA one-stops on job-readiness, ex-offender reentry, and youth services.
• ResCare / Sevita Workforce Services: Operates vocational rehabilitation, job coaching, and workforce programs under contract with state agencies; overlaps with The Job Center's veteran, disability, and reentry service lines.
• SERCO (Workforce Division): Federal contractor operating workforce development programs including American Job Centers and WIOA-adjacent services on behalf of state and local governments, making it a contractor-level peer.

Others

• YWCA Workforce Development Programs: Nonprofit provider of workforce readiness, training, and placement services focused on women and underserved populations — adjacent to The Job Center's mission and often a co-located partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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