Craig F. Sernik

This plan outlines the strategy for the Ashtabula County Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP), focusing on providing extensive services to participants. Key priorities include fostering collaboration with the Workforce Development Board and local partners for outreach and engagement, ensuring adherence to WIOA and TANF funding regulations, and delivering 14 distinct CCMEP services. The primary goals are to assist participants in achieving educational milestones, acquiring necessary credentials, and securing long-term employment in high-demand fields through personalized guidance, practical work experiences, and skill development programs, ultimately aiming for economic self-sufficiency.

This Regional Plan for the Northeast Ohio Workforce (NOW) region outlines a shared vision and coordinated efforts to address the evolving needs of jobseekers and employers across eight counties. The plan is built on four strategic goals: engaging business leaders to continuously improve workforce services and connect jobseekers to in-demand occupations, operating a results-driven workforce system to maximize funding impact, developing a high-performing workforce staff, and fostering innovation to solve challenges and enhance service delivery. The overall aim is to strengthen the regional economy and improve residents' lives by coordinating service strategies and responding to labor market data.