Employment resources
Whether you are looking for a job or an individual with disabilities planning for independence, resources are available to help you navigate the job search.
OhioMeansJobs
Free workforce development, training services and employment search tools for job seekers and employers in Stark County.
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 433-9675
Phone: (330) 433-9675
Hours: M, T, W, Th, F – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Job Counseling & Employment
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
Canton, OH 44707
Canton, OH 44709
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Bridges
Bridges is a voluntary program for young adults in the foster care system who are ages 18, 19 or 20. It provides guidance and support during the transition to adulthood for individuals who are in school, working or have a qualifying medical condition.
Phone: (614)-490-4357
Phone: (614)-490-4357
Email: [email protected]
Coleman Health Services - Canton
Offers comprehensive, whole person treatment to children, adults and families in the communities we serve – regardless of their ability to pay. Delivers mental health, substance use, residential, and rehabilitation services Walk-in Clinic: Mon- Fri 8am – 2pm Clinical Services Recovery includes behavioral health, counseling, case management, substance use treatment, walk-in services, psychiatry, and crisis intervention and stabilization Residential Services Housing assistance, group housing, youth transitional services, budget management classes and other programs that help prepare clients for independent living Supportive Services Guardianship and family care, jail liaison support, adult protective services, adult day care services and eldercare case management Employment Services Job matching, assistance with interviewing, securing transportation and more
400 Tuscarawas St. WSuite 200
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2400
Phone: (330) 438-2400
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. has been serving the local community for more than 100 years as an independent Goodwill affiliate. While most people recognize Goodwill as a retail thrift chain, that is only a portion of the Goodwill mission.
Goodwill is a nonprofit, social service agency dedicated to improving the lives of all people by providing skill-building programs and services needed to help remove common barriers to good jobs and independence. At Goodwill, it is our job to help individuals overcome barriers to getting and keeping good jobs. Our employment skills programming boils down to two key areas: Pre-employment Training and Job Placement Services. Other Ways We Can Help: Social Services Provides assistance to individuals in navigating and connecting to community resources. Financial Literacy Offers financial education on topics related to personal finances. Literacy Services Assists adults in overcoming reading and math obstacles. COMPASS Sexual Assault, Prevention & Support services for women, children and men who are survivors of rape or sexual abuse. Learn more here. Parenting Skills Training Program Classroom based program that educates parents who are at risk or who have had children placed in foster or alternative care. Home-Based Parenting Program Provides education and real-life application with support in the parents’ own home. Goodwill Ken Weber Community Campus (Walk-in services): Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00–11:00am and 1:00–3:00pmFor more information, call our main campus or visit our website.
Thrift Store Locations- Alliance 12501 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601 330-821-4880
- Massillon 2745 Indian River Rd, Massillon, OH 44646 330-833-9825
- Whipple Ave NW 4379 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718 234-360-8564
- Tuscarawas St W 5139 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708 330-479-8222
- N Main St 1230 N Main St, North Canton, OH 44720 330-494-2464
- Atlantic Blvd NW 2630 Atlantic Blvd NW, Canton, OH 44705 330-456-8020
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: : 1-800-942-3577
Phone: : 1-800-942-3577
Email: [email protected]
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm/Stores have individual hours
Greater Stark County Urban League
Helping Stark County residents to develop responsibility, independence and life skills through job readiness and re-entry services.
1400 Sherrick Rd. SECanton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 754-1576
Phone: (330) 754-1576
Email: [email protected]
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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Helping to support Ohioans with disabilities as they achieve quality employment and independence:
816 30th St. NW- Customized employment plans
- Education
- Social Security disability determination
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 438-0500
Phone: (330) 438-0500
Strengthening Stark
A community-wide movement of residents, business, government, nonprofits and philanthropy who share a vision for a vibrant, growing county for all. Our goal is to make Stark a great place to start and grow a business, develop one's talent and pursue a career, and live and raise a family. The Stark Jobs Platform site was created as a helpful tool for job hunters in the Stark County area. By breaking down employment opportunities by industry, location, and required qualifications, they hope to provide a comprehensive resource for those seeking jobs in Stark County. View the website here.
400 3rd Street, SE, Ste. 302Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-5628
Phone: (330) 453-5628
Stark County Community Action Agency
A significant program provider of services, working with a commitment and creativity to promote self-sufficiency among low-income persons. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055
- Short term help for heating and cooling costs
- Income payment plan program
- Fans/air conditioners
- Repairs/replacement - furnace and hot water tank
- Insulation
- Energy Audits
- Fully and half-day classes
- Home-based Early Head Start services for children birth to three (3) years of age
- Social and Health Services
- Parental Involvement/Family Engagement
- Reducing barriers that can prevent health pregnancies and babies
- Community connections leading to self sufficiency
- Goals Assets Investment Network (GAIN)
- Asset building/financial literacy program)
- Senior Programs (i.e. nutrition)
- Housing (rental and mortgage) Assistance
- Youth Enrichment and Academic Program
- Financial Aid Boot Camp
- WIOA Employment
- Summer Employment
Stark County Job & Family Services
Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families. Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437
221 3rd St. SE- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
- Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
- Foster care & adoption
- Kinship care
- Child support services
- Project KARE
- Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
- PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.
Canton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
Email: [email protected]
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Career & Technical Education
North Canton, OH 44720
Massillon, OH 44646436 King Church Ave. SW
Uniontown, OH 44685
Massillon, OH 44646
Massillon, OH 44646
Massillon, OH 44646
Magnolia, OH 44643
Stark County offers more than 150 career technical programs with specialized training at local high schools throughout the area:
North Canton City School District
Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:
525 7th St. NE- Biomedical sciences
- Business management
- Construction tech
- Culinary arts
- Interactive media
- Medical technology
- Pre-engineering
- Teaching professions
- Video production
- Welding
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Email: [email protected]
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Jackson Local School District
7602 Fulton Dr. NWMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Email: [email protected]
Lake Local School District
- Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:
- Career-based intervention (CBI)
- Health tech
- Legal studies
- Marketing & business management
- Performing Arts Summer Spectacular: A unique six-week theater camp for students entering seventh through 12th grade that culminates in the performance of a musical production.
Uniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Stark Career Compact: (330) 877-4282
Stark Career Compact: (330) 877-4282
Massillon City School District
Career Technical Education - Helping students to develop professional skills and experience to prepare them for future employment:
930 17th St. NE- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- Skills USA
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Educators Rising
- Junior Achievement
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-3900
Phone: (330) 830-3900
Perry Local School District
Public school system in Perry Township. Mission Statement:To emphasize excellence in learning and provide opportunities for every child to realize his/her potential in a safe environment. To encourage students to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.
4201 13th St. SWMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 478-6187
Phone: (330) 478-6187
Email: [email protected]
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R.G. Drage Career Technical Center
Offers mandatory career and educational guidance to Stark County youth and adults preparing to take the GED test through Ohio's test voucher program.
2800 Richville Dr. SE- Career programs offered at Fairless, Tuslaw, Northwest, Louisville, Minerva and Malvern schools.
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 832-9856
Phone: (330) 832-9856
Toll free: 1 (800) 372-4322
Toll free: 1 (800) 372-4322
4-H Youth Development: (234) 348-6001
4-H Youth Development: (234) 348-6001
Sandy Valley Local School District
Career tech classes are offered.
5362 State Rte. 183 NEMagnolia, OH 44643
Phone: (330) 866-3339
Phone: (330) 866-3339
Publicly Funded Employment Services
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Job & Family Services
Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families. Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437
221 3rd St. SE- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
- Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
- Foster care & adoption
- Kinship care
- Child support services
- Project KARE
- Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
- PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.
Canton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
Email: [email protected]
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Unemployment and workers’ compensation
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 200
North Canton, OH 44720
Stark County Job & Family Services
Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families. Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437
221 3rd St. SE- Cash assistance
- Food assistance
- Medicaid & Medical
- Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
- Child care services
- Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
- Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
- Foster care & adoption
- Kinship care
- Child support services
- Project KARE
- Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
- PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.
Canton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
TDD: (330) 451-8879
Email: [email protected]
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Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Payments for medical services and lost wages resulting from injury, occupational illness and/or death during the course of employment.
339 E. Maple St.Suite 200
North Canton, OH 44720
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Discrimination in the workplace
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 205
Akron, OH 44308
Community Legal Aid Services
Through legal advocacy, we transform the lives of those in poverty to increase opportunities, fairness, and stability, for a stronger community and justice for all. (Closed for lunch 12pm - 1pm daily.)
401 Market Ave N, Suite 103Canton, OH 44702
Phone:: 800-998-9454
Phone:: 800-998-9454
Email: [email protected]
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Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Enforcing state laws against discrimination in the workplace.
161 S High St.Suite 205
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: (330) 643-3100
Phone: (330) 643-3100