CHOOSING A VOCATION

United States Department of Labor - This site offers a very large amount of information and date about career options, projected salaries and growth expectations.  The Career Compass portion of this site helps you use your interests to find a variety of occupations you may enjoy.

Ohio Career Information System - In order to access this site, you will need our Apollo username and password.  Username - apollojv, Password - ohiocis03.  This site offers students information in a very large variety of areas which includes: Occupation comparisons, expected salaries, career searches, employment forecast, college and technical school options and assessment tools. This site gives exhaustive information and is well worth your time.

FINDING EMPLOYMENT / SEARCHING FOR A JOB

Ohio Means Jobs - This site links employers in the state of Ohio with people seeking employment within the state.  Thousands of jobs and internships are posted here, along with career exploration information.

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - In order to help Ohio's families in finding solutions to their temporary challenges, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services offers a wide range of assistance.  This includes unemployment compensation, health care, cash assistance, food assistance, child care, child support enforcement and administration, and employment and training assistance.
Job Corps - Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and funded by the United States Congress. Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964.
Monster - An extensive national job search database.  You may apply for jobs online, post your resume, get advice and make new contacts.
Career Builder - Offers free career tests, resume' critique, salary calculator, career advice, skills training and career fair information along with the opportunity to post your resume' and search for a job.

MILITARY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (Listed Alphabetically)

Air Force - Local recruiting office:  (419)224-0388 
Army - Local recruiting office:  (419)227-2007
Coast Guard - Local recruiting office:  (614)431-0270
Marines - Local recruiting office:  (419)224-9956
Navy - Local recruiting office: (419)228-2609

Frequently Asked Questions About Military Employment - In order to access this site, you will need our Apollo username and password.  Username - apollojv, Password - ohiocis03

TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Apollo Career Center Adult Education Programs - The goal of Apollo Career Center is to provide learning that is "lifelong" and available to everyone. We provide career development (full-time training programs), career enhancement (part-time classes to upgrade skills) and special interest classes (just to have fun). We provide career assessment, vocational counseling, job placement and financial aid.

Ohio Career Information System - In order to access this site, you will need our Apollo username and password.  Username - apollojv, Password - ohiocis03.  This site offers a listing of career and technical education facilities in the state of Ohio. 

APPRENTICESHIP

Ohio Career Information System - In order to access this site, you will need our Apollo username and password.  Username - apollojv, Password - ohiocis03.  This site explains and offers information on how to become involved in an apprenticeship program.  An apprenticeship is a formal method of training in a skilled occupation, craft, or trade. During the apprenticeship period, the apprentice is employed to learn an occupation through a structured program of on-the-job training with related classroom technical instruction. Most apprenticeships are in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and services. Apprenticeship training is one way to prepare for some occupations, such as plumber or electrician.