Job Seekers
Your next opportunity starts here. Whether you’re starting out, returning to the workforce, or ready for a new direction, you’re not alone—SOCHE is here to help. SOCHE can connect you with a variety of resources. We’ll provide support, tools, and guidance for your next step!
Professionals
Your Employment Connection Begins Here! Use the links and subsections below to learn more about helpful resources and incentives to help you along your career path!
Helpful Resources:
APDC, The Aerospace Professional Development Center at SOCHE, works across Ohio with the aerospace and defense industry and government, higher education institutions, and STEM organization, to share your resume with organizations who are looking for people just like you. The Center assists individuals with Career Assessments, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and proper Job-Searching Techniques. To share your resume, please send an email to soche@soche.org.
OhioMeansJobs
Sign up and create a profile to take advantage of all the job seeker resources. You can also visit an Ohio Means Jobs Center in your county.
Federal Employment
SOCHE has created a webpage to make your Federal Employment search a little easier. Please visit our webpage to learn more about where you can apply for federal employment, as well as to tap into some hints for federal resumes and applications.
SOCHE is working to assist our colleges and universities find the faculty and staff members they require. On this page, you can find an easy way to apply for Adjunct (part-time) positions at all of our Colleges/Universities as well as a direct link to all of our institutions’ hiring sites.
BOLD Compact
The BOLD Compact is a one-time opportunity that is intended to help Ohioans, who have stopped out of College for one reason or another and have yet to return. Through the Compact, you can return to one of several Colleges or Universities and have your account balance forgiven up to $5,000.
people with disabilities
We’re here to support you as you explore employment opportunities.
Partner with us as we work together to build a more inclusive workforce across Ohio—one that meets your unique needs and strengths.
Helpful Resources:
Accessible Ohio | Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities empowers individuals to experience everything our great state has to offer. Accessible Ohio encourages prioritization of accessibility from the start, promotes inclusiveness, and ensures everyone can experience Ohio equitably. Accessible Ohio Team | Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities offers personalized consultations to local partners to identify barriers, set goals, and provide funding information on ways to enhance accessibility.
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) regional teams consist of subject matter experts within the DODD system who provide lifetime support for people with developmental disabilities, their families, guardians, providers, and county developmental disabilities boards.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) site provides detailed guidance and protection for people with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace.
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) connects employers with postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking internships and jobs. WRP is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley offers programs for seniors and youth, resources for those with developmental disabilities, assistance with behavioral health, job readiness, and more and more.
The Abilities Connection (TAC) is a non-profit organization that serves people with disabilities and offers a safe, inclusive workplace where they can thrive.
Roads to Recovery is dedicated to providing essential resources, support, and 1:1 education to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
United Rehabilitation Services The Dayton leader in providing specialized programs that enhance the quality of life for adults with disabilities or other special needs.
veterans
You’ve served your country—now let us serve you. Partner with us as we work to connect Ohio’s veterans with rewarding career opportunities and build a workforce that values your skills, experience, and dedication.
Helpful Resources:
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) employment program connects transitioning active duty, Guard and Reserve members, veterans and their spouses with employers.
Miami Valley myVeteran Community enables Veteran advocates, service providers, Veterans, and stakeholders to have a voice in identifying their community goals and work to resolve issues at the local level to improve service delivery for Veterans, Service members, and their families
The US Department of Labor
The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America’s veterans, separating service members and their spouses by preparing them for meaningful careers, and providing employment resources and expertise through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
Ohio is proud to be called home by more than 700,000 veterans and military service members. ODVS has resources to assist your transition.
US Department of Veteran Affairs is committed to helping Veterans, service members, or family members get the benefits they deserve.
The Department of Defense SkillBridge program provides opportunities for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of their service. DOD SkillBridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences. SOCHE is a SkillBridge provider and can connect you to opportunities in Ohio.
returning citizens
SOCHE would like to connect you with employers who emphasize second-chance hiring.
Helpful Resources:
The Montgomery County Office of Reentry works with a variety of community stakeholders to provide programming and services to individuals returning from incarceration.
Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) is part of an Ohio law that helps people with criminal records obtain employment.
ReLink connects people in need with local community resources across a spectrum of care for addiction recovery, anti-human trafficking, and incarceration reentry, and includes commonly searched basic needs like housing, food, clothing, employment, and mental health.
Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley is committed to helping improve lives, gain full-time employment, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Visit Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley for their community programs!
Reentry Career Alliance Academy (RCAA) offers career and job readiness curriculum for returning citizens, culminating in a formal graduation ceremony. The RCAA provides participants with case management services and connects job seekers with local community resources, service providers, and employers.
People in recovery
Recovery is a journey, and meaningful employment can be a powerful part of that path. Partner with us as we work to build a supportive and inclusive workforce in Ohio—one that values your strength, resilience, and potential.
Helpful Resources:
ReLink connects people in need with local community resources across a spectrum of care for addiction recovery, anti-human trafficking, and incarceration reentry, and includes commonly searched basic needs like housing, food, clothing, employment, and mental health.
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is committed to helping individuals in recovery gain full-time employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Visit Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley for their community programs!
Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative is a holistic ecosystem of care that allows for inpatient and outpatient clinical services as well as faith-based opportunities, life skills, mentoring and sponsoring, vocational training, apprenticeships, and job placement.
Encore career adults
Your experience matters—and your next chapter starts here. Partner with us as we support encore adults in finding meaningful work, new opportunities, and purposeful careers across Ohio.
Helpful Resources:
Age Well Dayton promotes happy and healthy aging for all generations.
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) provides information to help seniors advocate for themselves and stay informed about relevant issues. They offer member discounts and resources and advocate for seniors in the political arena.
The Center for Workforce Inclusion focuses on empowering and advancing economic opportunities for older job seekers.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides hands-on training through subsidized employment to help older Ohioans compete in today’s job market.
New Americans
Welcome to Ohio—we’re here to support you as you build your future. Partner with us as we work to create a diverse and inclusive workforce that values your talents, experiences, and dreams.
Helpful Resources:
Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley provides refugee resettlement, legal assistance, employment services, English language classes, and cultural orientation.
Welcome Dayton supports the integration of immigrants into the Dayton community by encouraging business and economic development, providing access to education, government, health, and social services, ensuring equity in the justice system, and promoting arts and culture.
Dayton Metro Library provides advocacy, community engagement, and resources for immigrants and refugees to integrate into the Dayton community.
Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley is committed to helping making better lives for families by committing to help you improve your life, gain full-time employment, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Visit Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley for their community programs!
