Author: Joseph LaConte
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JOG the Web: Emerging Industries and Pathways in Ohio
What career fields are growing in Ohio? What industries will have openings in the next five years? In 2024, the job market is ever evolving. Industries that were once booming may not be accepting as many new hires, and some fields are ramping up to new heights. Many JOG participants have questions about the outlook of what is growing. Here are a few emerging careers and in-demand industries that have a positive outlook in our area.
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Student Success Story: Paige
Student Success Story: Paige “Paige is an intelligent and thoughtful young woman with determination to succeed no matter the odds.” – Lukas McCoy At Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), we believe that every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential—no matter their background or circumstances. Our goal…
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Staff Interview: Nalaya Lind
Having caring Career Specialists on our team is one of the ways the JOG program stands out. These Career Specialists help their students see the importance of learning real-world skills for after graduation. Nalaya Lind is a great example of a caring Career Specialist who goes above and beyond to prepare her Akron students for their futures.
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JOG the Web: Positive Reinforcement and Preparation
One of the hardest parts of learning workplace readiness is overcoming anxieties. Being new to the workplace can be a scary experience for participants who have never had a job before or have had a bad experience in the past. That’s where we come in. JOG Career Specialists are trained to be able to help work through these exact fears! From being trauma informed, to life skill training, and even a 12-month follow-up process at the end of the traditional JOG process, our Career Specialists help participants along the way to being confident and well-prepared at work through positive reinforcement tactics.
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Student Success Story: Brian
Some of the toughest things we have to deal with in life are breaking through walls we have had to put up. whether that be from past traumas or more recent fears. When Brian came to the Medina County JOG program, he was trying to overcome just that. With the help of his Career Specialist, Cindy, he was able to reach heights that he didn’t see as possible when he enrolled.
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Staff Interview: Kristen Pawcio
At Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), our Career Specialists wear many hats during the day. These are things like being an educator, mentor, counselor, life planner, and so many more. A great example of someone who is great at helping participants in all aspects of their career and life is Kristen Pawcio.
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JOG the Web: LinkedIn 101 for JOG Participants
A big part of work readiness is having a well-managed LinkedIn profile. But what is LinkedIn? LinkedIn is a social media platform that focuses on connecting peers and companies. According to LinkedIn’s website, they say “You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career.” Even if you do not use it to apply for jobs, most employers will look you up on the platform the further along you are in your career.
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JOG the Web: Healthy Ways to Manage Workplace Stressors
Workplace stressors exist for everyone in the working world, regardless of years of experience For plenty of our participants, their first job is often found through our workplace readiness programs, and they have not had the opportunity to learn how to manage these stressors. As part of the JOG curriculum, we work to make sure that participants are prepared when facing challenges that will come up in their new environment. This includes when things get stressful. Here are some healthy ways we teach our participants to manage workplace stress that can really be helpful for anyone:
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Student Success Story: CJ
This summer, we have been able to work alongside so many great local organizations as a part of the JOG Summer Youth Employment Program. These partnerships help young people get connected to worksites and achieve real world experiences to get work-ready. One of these students in this program is C.J.
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JOG Staff: All Staff Retreat 2024
This July, all JOG staff came together for 3 days of training, team building exercises, learning, and reflection at MAPS Air Museum in North Canton. This year’s annual retreat was headed up by the Director of Programming, Pamela Crombie and encompassed staff from Summit, Stark, Medina, Trumbull and Ashland Counties. The event covered sharing tips on working with youth, trauma-informed care, teambuilding and a variety of other exercises.
