Employment & Job Training Assistance

💼 Employment & Job Training

Each listing includes:

• Organization Name

• Services Provided

• ZIP Codes Covered

• Contact Info

• Eligibility Requirements (if known)

  
  

1. OhioMeansJobs

Services: Job search tools, training programs, resume workshops

ZIP Codes: Statewide (e.g., 43215, 44114, 45202)

Contact: 888-296-7541 | ohiomeansjobs.com

Eligibility: Open to all Ohio residents

2. Workforce Solutions of Central Ohio

Services: Career coaching, apprenticeships, certifications

ZIP Codes: 43215, 43004, 43085

Contact: 614-559-5050 | workforcecentralohio.org

Eligibility: Open to job seekers and employers

3. Towards Employment (Cleveland)

Services: Job readiness, soft skills training, reentry suppor

tZIP Codes: 44115, 44103, 44105

Contact: 216-696-5750 | towardsemployment.org

Eligibility: Focus on justice-involved individuals

4. Goodwill Columbus

Services: Vocational training, job placement for disabilities

ZIP Codes: 43219, 43207, 43229Contact: 614-771-4800 | goodwillcolumbus.org

Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities/barriers

5. Cincinnati Works

Services: Career coaching, financial literacy, job retention

ZIP Codes: 45202, 45225, 45229

Contact: 513-744-7300 | cincinnatiworks.org

Eligibility: Income ≤ 200% FPL

6. Employment Source (Summit County)

Services: Sector-specific training (healthcare, IT, manufacturing

)ZIP Codes: 44301–44399

Contact: 330-633-1060 | employmentsource.org

Eligibility: Summit County residents

7. Dress for Success Columbus

Services: Professional attire, interview prep, mentorship

ZIP Codes: 43215, 43203, 43211

Contact: 614-383-4613 | columbus.dressforsuccess.org

Eligibility: Women seeking employment

8. Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership

Services: Industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeships

ZIP Codes: Statewide (e.g., 43004, 44128, 45801)

Contact: 614-644-6127 | ohiomwp.com

Eligibility: Open to adults 18+

9. Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) Workforce Development

Services: Short-term training (CDL, welding, healthcare)

ZIP Codes: 43055, 43062, 43078

Contact: 740-366-9494 | cotc.edu/workforce

Eligibility: Varies by program; fees apply

10. Urban League of Greater Cleveland

Services: Career fairs, youth programs, entrepreneurship

ZIP Codes: 44115, 44103, 44120

Contact: 216-391-1299 | ulcleveland.org

Eligibility: Open to all; focus on minority communities

11. Licking County Job Ready Program

Services: Tuition-free training for in-demand fields

ZIP Codes: 43055, 43050, 43011

Contact: 740-345-9757 | lickingcounty.gov

Eligibility: Licking County residents; income-based

12. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (Reentry Services)

Services: Job placement, vocational training for ex-offenders

ZIP Codes: Statewide (e.g., 43223, 44113, 45225)

Contact: 614-752-1164 | drc.ohio.gov

Eligibility: Recently released individuals

13. Per Scholas Columbus

Services: Free IT training, certifications (CompTIA, AWS)

ZIP Codes: 43215, 43203, 43219

Contact: 614-915-0911 | perscholas.org

Eligibility: Income ≤ 250% FPL; no prior IT experience

14. The Employment Source (Montgomery County)

Services: Resume building, career counseling, job fairs

ZIP Codes: 45402–45459

Contact: 937-225-5627 | employmentsource.org

Eligibility: Open to all job seekers

15. Seeds of Literacy (Cleveland)

Services: Adult education, GED prep, job readiness

ZIP Codes: 44113, 44102, 44115

Contact: 216-661-7950 | seedsofliteracy.org

Eligibility: Adults without high school diploma

16. Women’s Center at Ohio State University

Services: Career workshops, networking, leadership programs

ZIP Codes: 43210, 43201, 43212

Contact: 614-688-5713 | womenscenter.osu.edu

Eligibility: Open to women and nonbinary individuals

17. Veterans’ Workforce Development Program

Services: Job placement, credentialing for military skills

ZIP Codes: Statewide (e.g., 44114, 43215, 45202)

Contact: 614-752-8987 | dvs.ohio.gov

Eligibility: Veterans, active duty, spouses

18. IBEW Local 38 (Cleveland Electrical Training Center)

Services: Electrical apprenticeships, paid on-the-job training

ZIP Codes: 44105, 44109, 44125

Contact: 216-641-3126 | ibew38.org

Eligibility: High school diploma/GED; aptitude test

19. MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network)

Services: Advanced manufacturing training, internships

ZIP Codes: 44103, 44115, 44125

Contact: 216-391-7766 | manufacturingsuccess.org

Eligibility: Open to entry-level and experienced workers

20. Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber Workforce Initiative

Services: Sector partnerships, upskilling for manufacturing

ZIP Codes: 44501–44599, 44481–44485

Contact: 330-744-2131 | regionalchamber.com

Eligibility: Employers and job seekers in Mahoning/Trumbull counties