The dayton metro library in ohio will support local job seekers though educational programming, resources, and community-focused partnerships, as they face unemployment rates that are 50% higher…

The Dayton Metro Library in Dayton, Ohio will receive $103,664 under a one-year Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to support local job seekers through workforce development services and resources. The library will hire a Workforce Development Librarian to assist community members impacted by unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic in finding meaningful careers. This librarian will provide direct assistance to job seekers and train other library staff to ensure consistent support. Additionally, the library will purchase databases and materials to educate and aid individuals in their employment searches. Outreach efforts, including print and digital marketing, will promote these new workforce development resources. The National Leadership Grants program supports projects that address critical needs in libraries and advance practice in the field to strengthen public services.

The dayton metro library in ohio will support local job seekers though educational programming, resources, and community-focused partnerships, as they face unemployment rates that are 50% higher than the statewide rate and still struggle in the wake of the pandemic. The library will hire a workforce development librarian to assist community members whose employment and livelihoods were impacted by the covid-19 pandemic in finding fulfilling careers. The librarian also will support ongoing training of other staff to ensure patrons receive consistent support in their job searches. In addition, the library will purchase databases that educate and assist job seekers. The library will promote these new services through print and electronic marketing materials.