The mission of the Equal Opportunity Division is to advocate for Ohio's minority and socially disadvantaged businesses, align them with state government contract and procurement opportunities and to oversee and monitor the administration of Ohio's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs.
Certification Unit (MBE/EDGE) certifies businesses for participation in the Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) programs. EDGE is a business development program for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. EDGE establishes goals for state agencies in awarding contracts to certified businesses. The MBE program assists minority businesses in obtaining state contracts through a set-aside procurement program for goods and services.
Areas of Responsibilities:
-- MBE Certification
-- EDGE Certification
-- MBE/EDGE Agency Expenditure Reports
-- Outreach events: certification classes/capital opportunities classes
Construction Compliance Unit (CCU) monitors equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action requirements to ensure contractors bidding and receiving state contracts comply with the State of Ohio's EEO laws, rules and regulations.
Areas of Responsibilities:
-- Affirmative Action Program Verification
-- Certificate of Compliance
-- Input Form 29
-- Project Site Monitoring
-- Compliance Reviews
Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Unit monitors equal employment opportunity and employment goals to ensure that state employees and job applicants are afforded equal access and opportunities for employment and advancement throughout state government. The unit also evaluates diversity and equal employment opportunity programming and conducts trainings to facilitate effective equal employment opportunity practices. In addition, the unit oversees the state employee discrimination complaint procedure program.
Areas of Responsibilities:
-- Discrimination/Harassment complaints for state employees and job applicants
-- Diversity and EEO Training
-- Agency EEO Strategic Plans
-- Agency Workforce Reports
Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is a commission appointed by the Governor to promote intercultural understanding for minority constituents and state employees.
PLEASE NOTE: All forms must be electronically submitted through the Ohio Business Gateway.
Please reference the following instructions when filing forms to EOD. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 614.466.8380.