Ohio Department of Job & Family Services Office of Workforce Development

OWD provides information and tools for Ohio's workforce system - interpreting federal and state laws and serving as primary policy makers for workforce programs. The office administers federal programs that create a comprehensive statewide workforce system of employment services, hiring support, labor market information and tax credits to employers and workers. Ohio Means Jobs is an online job matching system that brings employers and job seekers to one easy-to - use website powered by Monster®. The OWD partners with the Ohio Board of Regents, Ohio Department of Development, the Governor's Office and the U.S. Department of Labor to maximize state and federal resources to advance our workforce and our economy.