Employment resources

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.

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

Local Goodwill organizations are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that create job training programs, employment placement and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items. The Ken Weber Community Campus has walk-in services available Tuesdays and Thursdays for community resource connections. For further information on what Goodwill has to offer, please 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

Helping Stark County residents to develop responsibility, independence and life skills through job readiness and re-entry services.

Helping to support Ohioans with disabilities as they achieve quality employment and independence:

• Customized employment plans
• Education
• Social Security disability determination

Strengthening Stark is a community-wide movement for our growing community. As part of their mission, they are dedicated to getting Stark County residents into better jobs and training through their Stark Career Connect program. Learn more at their website.

Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055 Summer & Winter Crisis PIPP Offers employment services, financial support and career counseling to the Stark County community. Head Start HEAP HWAP (Home Weatherization) Community Action Pathways HUB Work Force Development

This 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.

Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Cash assistance Food assistance Medicaid & Medical Non-emergency transportation Child care services Work experience program Foster care & adoption Kinship care Child support services

Supporting students with skills and experience to prepare them for employment in their desired career fields through technical training, continued education and career guidance.

Career programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy:

• Automotive technologies
• Construction trades
• Graphic and visual design
• Metal fabrication and welding
• Programming and gaming
• Project Lead the Way
• Small animal science
• Sports medicine
• Video production

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:

• Advancement to nursing
• Animation and graphic design
• Automotive technology
• Commercial photography
• Construction trades
• Cosmetology
• Emergency fire services
• Engineering technologies
• Entertainment technologies
• Health technologies
• High school of business
• Horticulture
• Job training and coordination
• Music production
• Teacher pathways
• Video production

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:

• Biomedical sciences
• Business management
• Construction tech
• Culinary arts
• Interactive media
• Medical technology
• Pre-engineering
• Teaching professions
• Video production

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:

• Automotive technologies
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Clinical health care services
• Construction technology
• Culinary arts program
• Engineering and architecture
• Horticulture

Career programs offered through the Stark Career Compact:

• Career-based intervention (CBI)
• Health tech
• Legal studies
• Marketing & business management

Helping students to develop professional skills and experience to prepare them for future employment:

• Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
• Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
• Skills USA
• Business Professionals of America (BPA)
• Educators Rising
• Junior Achievement

Programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy:

• Cosmetology
• Culinary
• Health care occupations
• High school of business
• Medical tech prep
• Project Lead the Way
• Teacher academy

Career programs offered at Fairless, Tuslaw, Northwest, Louisville, Minerva and Malvern schools. www.drage.stark.k12.oh.us

Career programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy:

• Business and administrative services
• Career-based intervention

Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility. Cash assistance Food assistance Medicaid & Medical Non-emergency transportation Child care services Work experience program Foster care & adoption Kinship care Child support services

Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits. View the brochure to learn more.

Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.

Payments for medical services and lost wages resulting from injury, occupational illness and/or death during the course of employment.

Call toll-free to apply for Ohio unemployment benefits. Find answers to frequently asked questions to prepare for the application process.

Providing legal counsel and assistance to low-income individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Open Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, closed for lunch 12pm - 1pm daily.

Protecting individuals from discrimination at work based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, and/or sexual orientation.

Enforcing state laws against discrimination in the workplace.