12. Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce
Bill Rinehart, Executive Director
4 E. Hunter Street
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-6836
**Supports and assists free enterprise and local economic development and expansion. Provides information about the area and/or relocating a business to the area, as well as networking and marketing opportunities for members. Those individuals interested in starting their own businesses can contact the Chamber of Commerce Employment Services Representative at the Hocking County Job Services Center or the number listed above.

13. Logan-Hocking School District
Tom Vogrin
57 S. Walnut Street
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-7782
**Special programs include Teenage Sexuality and Pregnancy Prevention, preschool, occupational therapy, physical therapy, work-study program, home instruction, MH/SLD/DH/SBH classes, After School Program for children in K-5, School-to-School and School-to-Work programs, Intervention program for at-risk students, and Lice
Eradication Program. A Hocking County Job Services Center employee can determine eligibility through PRC application procedures.

14. Social Security Administration
Pete Gerds
River Valley Mall
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 689-2963 / (800) 772-1213 Toll-free Information
**Assists individuals in accessing retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Social Security applications can be taken by telephone or in the River Valley Mall office. A job seeker can be referred by dialing the 800 number 7 AM-7 PM weekdays to speak with a representative, or call the Lancaster office at the number above 9AM-4 PM weekdays to speak with a representative.

15. Tri-County Adult Career Center
Mary Able, Business and Industry Coordinator
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
(800) 637-6508 Ext. 3
(740) 753-5129 FAX
**Offers job seeking skills training, employability assessment and training, specialized skills training, certificate programs, continuing education courses, and workshops to assist adults in upgrading or retaining job skills. A representative will be on-site as needed to conduct job seeking skill classes.

16. United States Army Recruiter
Sgt. William A. Shadler
(740) 503-4292
**Recruits citizens interested in joining the U. S. Army or Army Reserves. Call the Hocking County Job Services Center or Sgt. Shadler at the number above to schedule an appointment.

17. United States Navy Recruiter
Samuel Johnson
(800) 634-3751 Ext. 45701
**Recruits citizens interested in joining the U. S. Navy. An appointment can be scheduled by calling the Hocking County Job Services Center or Mr. Johnson to schedule an appointment.

18. Volunteers of America Youth & Adult Center
Jim Saunders
1593 E. Front St
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-8550 / (740) 380-2616 FAX
**Computerized learning center to assist with homework, after school tutoring, repair shop, lounge with video games, computer center with Internet access, classrooms, library, hobby area, large game area, snack bar, table game room for children, youth and adults. Facility is open to all on a walk-in basis.

19. WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
Hocking County Job Services Center
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency

Valerie Irion
389 W. Front Street
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 380-1545 / (740) 380-2875 FAX
**Provides job readiness and life skills that will enable the participant and their families to attain or maintain self-sufficiency. Assists and trains participants to obtain employment or to make an informed decision with education and training programs that will improve their quality of living. Provides individual instruction and self-directed services in the areas of literacy and basic skills, including GED or high school diploma. Offers basic computer literacy as well as advanced computer training. Provides services to low-income youth ages 14-21 that are faced with barriers to success. The program emphasizes the attainment of basic skills and/or work readiness skills and/or occupational skills; attainment of secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent. Utilizes the Resource Room to maximize the success of the job seeker’s self-guided job search which include current job listings, career options, student financial aide information, resume and cover letter preparation.