{"id":19155,"date":"2026-04-24T00:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=19155"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:06:08","slug":"second-chance-job-fair-at-toledo-library-helps-individuals-reenter-the-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/second-chance-job-fair-at-toledo-library-helps-individuals-reenter-the-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Chance Job Fair at Toledo Library Helps Individuals Reenter the Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free event connects job seekers with more than two dozen organizations offering employment opportunities, support services and community resources
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\nThe Toledo Lucas County Public Library and the Cherry Street Mission will host a second chance job fair for individuals facing barriers to employment. The free event takes place Friday, May 8, from 1\u20133 p.m. at Main Library in downtown Toledo, and is cosponsored by TRIO Educational Opportunity Center and TARTA.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy working with Cherry Street Mission, TRIO and TARTA, the Toledo Library brings together employers, workforce partners and community organizations to create real opportunities for people ready to reenter the workforce,\u201d said Toledo Library Executive Director Jason Kucsma. \u201cThe Second Chance Job Fair connects individuals with the tools, resources and support they need to take the next step toward stable, meaningful employment.\u201d<\/p>\n

A second chance job fair is a hiring event designed to connect people who face barriers to employment, such as past incarceration, gaps in work history or other challenges, with employers who are open to giving them an opportunity to work and rebuild their careers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccess to stable employment is one of the most important steps in helping individuals rebuild their lives,\u201d said Carrie Arnold, vice president of workforce development at Cherry Street Mission. \u201cPartnering with the Toledo Library, TRIO and TARTA on this event creates a welcoming space where people can connect with employers, find support and move forward with confidence toward long-term stability.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting to work shouldn\u2019t be the hardest part of getting a job,\u201d said Rick Bailey, deputy chief executive officer at TARTA. \u201cThrough this partnership, TARTA helps connect individuals with employment opportunities and the reliable transportation they need to build consistent, successful careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some employers may offer on-the-spot interviews, and community organizations will provide additional support services and resources. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and be prepared to speak with employers. The event is free and open to all job seekers.<\/p>\n

Participating organizations include employers and community partners offering job opportunities, support services and resources:<\/p>\n

Employers:
\n* Central Midwest Carpenters Union
\n* Cherry Street Mission
\n* Conwed
\n* Harbor
\n* IMCO Carbide Tools
\n* Job1USA
\n* Nesco Resources
\n* Ohio Department of Transportation
\n* Principle Business Enterprises
\n* Richards Health Systems
\n* TARTA
\n* Toledo Mud Hens
\n* Toledo Tool & Die
\n* U.S. Postal Service<\/p>\n

Community resources:
\n* Cherry Street Mission Life Revitalization Center
\n* Lucas County Division of Child Support Services
\n* Lucas County Children Services
\n* Monroe Street Neighborhood Center
\n* OhioMeansJobs Lucas County
\n* Owens Community College Career Readiness Center
\n* Project DAWN
\n* St. Paul’s Community Center Marketplace for All People
\n* Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission
\n* Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
\n* Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
\n* Toledo Vet Center
\n* University of Toledo Medical Center
\n* YWCA<\/p>\n

For more information about the Second Chance Job Fair and other job search services at the Toledo Library, visit toledolibrary.org\/job-search-help (https:\/\/www.toledolibrary.org\/job-search-help\/?utm_source=Toledo+Lucas+County+Public+Library&utm_campaign=8a4351d4b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_13_02_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-8a4351d4b0-157321241<\/a>) . Program details are subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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