Written by David Siders, Civic Engagement Coordinator, Downtown Main Library
In-Demand Jobs Week is May 5–9, 2025! The Library is proud to participate in this annual celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand in Ohio.
On Monday, May 5, from 10 a.m. - noon, CHPL is joining the celebration by hosting a Training Fair for anyone interested in switching careers or learning a trade. The event, hosted at the Forest Park Branch, will feature the following employers and organizations:
- ADAPT
- Kable Academy
- Nurturing Minds Training Center
- Umbrella Academy Unlimited
- Elite Welding Academy
- Health Care Access Now
- Great Oaks Career Campuses
- Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
- Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc.
- Per Scholas
- Direct Venture
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Trustquest Healthcare Services
This event is made possible through a partnership with OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati-Hamilton County.
Get Resources, Training, and Assistance with Your Job Search at the Library
The Library’s services, resources, and staff are available year-round to guide you through your job search. And the Library’s caring staff can’t be beat!
“A customer has been visiting the Covedale Branch to work on getting his GED and more. One of the first steps was getting his driver's license and starting a new job,” said Covedale Branch Manager Seth Longland. “After he had a difficult day, our staff continued to encourage him.
“He came back into the Library about a week later,” Seth continued. “He walked down the stairs beaming and said, ‘I have a surprise to show you!’ He pulled out his successfully completed driver's license test and was praised by staff. He then mentioned how he was starting his new job the following week!”
Check out these free resources for job hunters at the Library:
- Appointments with expert library staff to discuss your goals and unlock your potential.
- CHPL’s recently refreshed Job Seekers page, with events, online resources for job seekers, the latest career books to check out, and more.
- Free online resources like JobNow, where you can meet with expert job coaches and Petersen’s Career and Test Prep.
- Free events for job seekers to optimize your resume, find local jobs, and more.
- Computers at all library locations (and laptops at select locations) to work on your resume, job applications, and upskill using CHPL’s online resources.
- Free printing at all library locations, including 20 color prints per day.
Check out In Demand Jobs Week events across the state on Ohio’s interactive event map.
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