Cuyahoga County offers plenty of services to help you find and prepare for a rewarding career.
- The Workforce Opportunity Resource Centers (WORC) are your one-stop-shop for education, training, and supportive services to help you on your career path.
- Additional resources for children, youth, and families include leadership opportunities, employment, and college prep.
- Those receiving food and cash assistance may be eligible for scholarships to several training programs through the Cuyahoga Community College.
- Cuyahoga County also works with our community partners to provide training and education to detainees and those with criminal backgrounds.
Related Services
Aspire Greater Cleveland is committed to creating an environment for adult learners to develop quality educational and life skills, as well as the confidence to reach for and achieve their personal goals through FREE comprehensive education services.
The Cuyahoga County Bridge Beyond Benefits program is for people who see their public assistance decrease significantly when they earn more money, which is often called “hitting a ‘benefit cliff’."
Bright Beginnings' Parent Support Department
The Parent Support Department offers parenting and child development services to parents and caregivers throughout Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.
Closing the Achievement Gap (CTAG)
Closing the Achievement Gap (CTAG) program partners with students who need extra guidance to reach future goals.
Early Childhood Literacy Help (SPARK)
Overview information on Early Literacy Programs for parents of preschool age children who need a little extra help developing literacy skills necessary for success in Kindergarten.
Educational Resources for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Educational programs, opportunities, and information for Cuyahoga County youth who have aged out of the foster care system.
Future Advocates and Leaders Group (FAL)
Future Advocates and Leaders provides teens and young adults more choices for successful living.
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Find after school or prevention programs for kids, jobs or leadership for teens, advice or assistance for children who are troubled.
Out-of-School-Time Activities (OST)
Out-of-School-Time Activities: A referral service is available for after-school and summer programs through Starting Point.
Programs and services for youth and young adults formerly involved with the foster care system.
This is a Workforce Development/Training program at Career Development and Placement Strategies aimed at non-custodial fathers.
The Career Pathway Program for Fathers
Towards Employment’s Career Pathway Program provides comprehensive job preparation training and employment components with a Fathers Group.
The Passages Program provides programming and services for career exploration and coaching, job referral/employment readiness services, and development of individual case management services.
Training Opportunities for Caregivers
Cuyahoga County offers training on how to better understand and help meet the needs of children and families facing challenging situations.
Provides unpaid work experience opportunities for SNAP and TANF recipients.
Ohio Works First is a financial assistance part of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. OWF provides temporary support to families while parents work their way toward becoming self-sufficient.
Ohio Works First: Meeting the Work Requirement
How Cuyahoga County residents can meet the job-readiness and work requirement of the Ohio Works First program.
Workforce Development Alliance
A Cuyahoga County and Cuyahoga Community College Partnership.
Youth Advocacy and Leadership Council (YALC)
The Youth Advocacy and Leadership Coalition is a civic leadership and service learning program through Ohio State University Extension.