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odx-all-newsOhio Jobless Claims for Sunday, May 31, 2026, through Saturday, June 6, 2026
This week, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) provided updated data on unemployment claims filed in Ohio the week of May 31, 2026-June 6, 2026. These statistics were shared with the U.S. Department of Labor.
ODJFS Invests $495,000 in New Piketon Recruitment and Career Center
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced today that ODJFS recently awarded $495,000 to Workforce Development Area 1 to support the opening of the PORTS Recruitment and Career Center in Piketon.
Ohio Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month with Resources to Help Ohioans Age Safely
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced today that June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and ODJFS is reminding Ohioans to help protect older adults by recognizing the signs of elder abuse and knowing how to report it.
Ohio Jobless Claims for Sunday, May 24, 2026, through Saturday, May 30, 2026
This week, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) provided updated data on unemployment claims filed in Ohio the week of May 24, 2026-May 30, 2026. These statistics were shared with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Summer EBT/Sun Bucks Benefits to be Distributed Throughout June
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder announced that Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits, also known as Sun Bucks, will be distributed to eligible children throughout the summer.
