OhioMeansJobs Knox County provides local businesses with resources to assist with hiring, training, and retention. Our Business Services Specialist is on-hand to answer questions and assist you with the services listed below. Because we are publicly funded, there is no direct cost for the services we provide to employers and job seekers.
OhioMeansJobs.com is Ohio’s official employment platform, designed to help businesses connect with qualified job seekers. This free resource equips Ohio-based employers with 24/7 self-service tools to post job openings, search résumés, and access a wide range of federal, state, and local workforce programs. Getting started is easy—just sign up online HERE using your FEIN and State Tax Withholding Number.
We understand how busy your team can be, which is why our staff is happy to save you time by posting your job openings for you. Simply complete the Job Posting Form HERE and we’ll handle the rest. Positions submitted through our team may also be promoted in our Jobs Resource Room, on our outdoor digital message board, and across our social media platforms—unless you choose to opt out when submitting your listing.
Recruitment Support Tailored to Your Needs
OhioMeansJobs Knox County serves as a direct extension of your HR team. Our staff partners with your company to assist in filling open positions—from start to finish or anywhere in between. We market your openings through our platforms and community networks, accept and manage applications and résumés on your behalf, and screen candidates based on the qualifications you set. We also administer job-related skills assessments as needed. Whether you want full-service recruitment support or just a helping hand at one stage of the process, we adapt to your preferences. Our Business Services team will work with you to create a customized plan that aligns with your hiring goals.
WorkKeys® Testing for Job Candidates and Employees
OhioMeansJobs Knox County is a certified WorkKeys® testing site. We offer WorkKeys assessments as part of our employment services to help employers make informed hiring or promotion decisions. These assessments can be used pre-hire to evaluate candidates or with current employees being considered for advancement. Based on the availability of funding, WorkKeys testing is offered at no cost to employers. It’s a practical way to assess foundational skills and ensure a strong fit between candidates and job requirements.
AcuMax Index®: Understand the Wiring Behind Workplace Success
The AcuMax Index® is a powerful, EEOC-compliant assessment tool that helps align innate wiring with workplace roles. Our team works closely with your company to build profiles of your job positions and identify the work style traits that lead to success in each role. This short, science-backed assessment helps reduce turnover by improving candidate-job fit and creating stronger, more productive teams. Whether you’re hiring new talent or promoting from within, the AcuMax Index adds valuable insight into how people are naturally wired to work—and where they’re most likely to thrive.
OhioMeansJobs Knox County offers local employers professional space and support to connect with talent and conduct business. We promote and host customized hiring events to help you reach job seekers and fill open positions efficiently. Whether you’re holding a job fair, open interview day, or on-site recruitment, our team handles the marketing and logistics to ensure a smooth event.
In addition to hiring events, employers can reserve our modern meeting rooms for off-site team meetings, employee training, or candidate interviews. Our spaces accommodate groups of up to 25 and are equipped with up-to-date technology, including a Clear Touch Interactive display with cutting-edge software to enhance presentations and collaboration.
To reserve a room or schedule a hiring event, call us at 740-392-WORK or submit a request below, and a staff member will contact you to confirm details.
OhioMeansJobs Knox County now offers cutting-edge career exploration and training through immersive virtual reality (VR) technology. Our VR equipment features software covering hundreds of occupations across nearly every industry, allowing job seekers to explore career pathways and build essential technical skills in a hands-on, interactive environment.
This same technology can be used by local employers to upskill their workforce. Employees can practice and improve job-specific skills in a safe, simulated setting—complete with built-in competency levels that measure progress and proficiency.
If you are interested in exploring how this innovative tool can support your employee training goals, use the form below to schedule a demonstration and discuss how our VR career lab can meet your business needs.
Employee Retention Services
At OhioMeansJobs Knox County, we understand that staff turnover impacts productivity, morale, and your bottom line. Our Business Services Specialist will partner with your company to develop customized strategies that support employee retention. Whether it’s improving workplace culture or connecting employees with resources to overcome personal or professional challenges, we’ll help you find the right solutions. We offer referrals to community partners and can assist with supportive services to help your workforce stay stable and successful.
To learn more, call us at 740-392-WORK or submit the form below to schedule a consultation.
AcuMax Index®: Strengthen Teams, Reduce Turnover
The AcuMax Index® is more than a hiring tool—it’s a proven solution for improving team performance and communication. As part of our retention services, we help employers use this EEOC-compliant assessment to better understand the natural wiring of their employees and how those patterns influence workplace behavior. We work with you to build profiles for each position and identify the traits that contribute to success.
By gaining insight into team dynamics, managers can align leadership styles, reduce workplace conflict, increase engagement, and retain top talent. The assessment is quick to complete and offers powerful information to help you build a more cohesive and effective team.
Opportunity Navigator: Become an Employer of Choice
OhioMeansJobs Knox County is proud to offer Opportunity Navigator, a comprehensive workplace culture assessment tool developed in partnership with the Ohio Workforce Coalition and workforce partners across the region and state. This innovative tool helps employers evaluate internal policies, practices, and work environment factors that affect employee satisfaction and retention.
By identifying opportunities for improvement, Opportunity Navigator provides a roadmap to help your company create a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace—ultimately positioning your business as an employer of choice in today’s competitive labor market.
Accurate labor market information is essential for making informed hiring, training, and business planning decisions. OhioMeansJobs Knox County connects you to multiple data tools that can help you better understand local and regional workforce trends.
📊 Greater Ohio Workforce Board Data Hub
A new interactive Data Hub is now available on the Greater Ohio Workforce Board (GOWBI) website. This easy-to-use dashboard provides valuable labor market insights, including in-demand occupations, wage trends, job posting activity, and regional economic indicators. It’s a great starting point for employers, educators, and community stakeholders interested in current workforce conditions across the Greater Ohio region.
🌐 Ohio Labor Market Information (LMI)
For statewide and industry-specific labor market research, visit the Ohio Labor Market Information website. This site includes wage data, employment projections, unemployment statistics, and more to help guide your workforce decisions.
Need Customized Labor Market Data?
If you need specific labor market or wage information not available on public platforms, contact our Business Services Specialist at 740-392-WORK. We’re happy to help you access the data you need. When available, we can also pull detailed labor market analytics using Lightcast (formerly EMSI), a private data source offering robust insights into occupations, industries, demographics, and regional trends.
