High School Job Coaches
How are we making a difference in Allen County High Schools?
OhioMeansJobs Allen County has partnered with all 14 of Allen County’s local high schools to enhance the quality and quantity of career exploration, employment, and training resources and services to local youth. The collaboration is facilitated by our 9 high school job coaches. Every week, the job coaches go into their designated schools and work with the students and faculty to promote the importance of academic and job readiness and to increase their awareness of employment and training resources in Allen County.
Job Coaches have 3 session types
- Morning Sessions from 8:00AM-11:30AM
- Afternoon Sessions from 12:00PM-3:30PM
- All Day Sessions from 8:00AM-3:30PM
Meet Our Job Coaches
Lima South
Erin Kesler
Lima South: Every other Monday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Erin.Kesler@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0360
Bluffton | Spencerville
Tyler Christoff
Bluffton: Every other Tuesday All Day
Spencerville: Wednesday alternating Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Contact Me!
Tyler.Christoff@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0306
Elida | Allen East | Delphos St. Johns
Becca Saine
Elida: Thursday Alternating Morning and Afternoon Session
Allen East: Every other Tuesday All Day
Delphos St. Johns: Every Other Thursday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Rebecca.Saine@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0206
Lima Senior
Taylor Bradford
Lima Senior: Wednesday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Taylor.Bradford@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0329
Bath | Apollo
Angel Hartzog
Bath: Wednesday Morning Session
Apollo: Thursday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Angel.Hartzog@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0271
Lima Senior | Apollo | Perry | LCC
Victoria Lauck
Lima Senior: Wednesday Morning Session
Apollo: Thursday Morning Session
Perry: Tuesday Morning Session
LCC: Every Other Friday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Victoria.Lauck@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0277
Delphos Jefferson | Temple Christian
Kaleb King
Delphos Jefferson: Thursday Morning Session
Temple Christian: Every Other Thursday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Kaleb.King@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0253
Shawnee
Bridget Rex
Shawnee: Tuesday Morning Session
Contact Me!
Bridget.Rex@jfs.ohio.gov
419.999.0394
How do our Job Coaches Help?
While our Job Coaches are in the school, they meet with every high school senior, helping them prepare for their future whether that is attending college, a vocational school, or entering straight into the workforce. Click below to learn about some of the specific services our Job Coaches perform!
OMJ K-12 Profile
While the job coaches are present in the classroom, they assist students on how to navigate and utilize the OhioMeansJobs.com website. They walk them through the registration process and direct them to their OMJ Profile. The OMJ K-12 Profile is a useful tool on their account where they will be able to centralize all of their employment and training developments in one user profile.
Resume Building
The high school job coaches help students create their first resume and upload it to the OMJ backpack. They also conduct workshops and one-on-one activities to educate students on soft skill-development and job readiness.
Job Search Assistance
The high school job coaches assist students in conducting effective job searches that provide them with knowledge on available and relevant jobs. In addition, they walk students through the usage of the job search bar and all of the filters they can use to find the ideal job for them. Students will learn about the different criteria and skills that employers want for the jobs they are interested in. They will also learn how to write and change their cover letter based off the job they are applying for.
Employer Information
The high school job coaches give students information on local employers and opportunities, and also review the different industries and positions that exist in Allen County. They will direct students to the OhioMeansJobs Allen County Local Job Postings web page to show them the current available positions in Allen County.
Career Exploration
The high school job coaches facilitate career exploration and development for high school students in Allen County. They will line up job shadowing opportunities with local employers where students will be able to get real work experience to see if that industry or career is the path for them.