Youth Programs
Workforce Programs cover a variety of topics that will help and enable young people towards a solid education which will lead to viable employment. Our services include the following:
- Helping youth obtain their high school diploma or GED
- Tutoring, and study skills development
- Summer work experience
- Paid and unpaid work experience
- Occupational skill training
- Supportive services such as help with transportation, books and uniforms
- Mentoring
- Counseling
- Follow-up which will allow us to work with each youth for 12 months after they have completed the program
- Leadership development
These are our partners who help youth in Geauga, Ashtabula and Portage Counties:
Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center
1565 S. R. 167
Ashtabula, Ohio 44047
Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County
17 North Market St.
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
Contact Hattie Grubke-Barnard for more information: 440-994-1234
Geauga County
OhioGuidestone
Services Provided at the OMJ-Geauga Center
12480 Ravenwood Drive
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Contact Margo Reda for more information: 440-285-9141.
Portage County
Family & Community Services
705 Oakwood Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Leadership Portage County
112 South Water Street, Suite A
Kent, Ohio 44240
Contact Mandy Minnick for more information: 330-296-2841