Education and Training
Adecco Staffing: Work-Based Learning
Organization Name: Adecco Staffing
Organization website: https://adeccousa.com
Organization phone number: 740-369-4461
Contact Name: Quinton Thornton, Area Director of Ohio and Indiana
Phone: 614-586-0490
Email: Quinton.Thornton@adeccona.com
Name of your program: Work-Based Learning
Description of your program: Adecco Staffing signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ohio Department of Education to lift liability from a company to hire people under the age of 18. This would allow the student to be on the Adecco payroll and give students hands-on work experience while earning more money than standard minimum-wage jobs.
Columbus State Community College: Customized Training Programs
Organization Name: Columbus State Community College
Organization website: https://cscc.edu/
Organization phone number: 740-203-8345
Contact Name: Jeff Akers, Interim Director of Delaware Campus and Regional Learning Centers
Phone: 740-203-8212
Email: jakers8@cscc.edu
Description of your program: Columbus State is a great partner for businesses looking for customized training efforts. Contact Jeff Akers for opportunities. For a list of our courses, please go to: https://www.cscc.edu/academics/a-z-programs/
Columbus State Community College: Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Organization Name: Columbus State Community College
Organization website: https://cscc.edu/
Organization phone number: 740-203-8345
Contact Name: Brent Maurer, Business Relationship Manager for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Phone: 614-296-3103
Email: bmaurer1@cscc.edu
Name of your program: Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP@CSCC)
Description of your program: Columbus State Community College was selected as the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) business catalyst and service provider for Central Ohio manufacturers to connect with expert growth resources.
The Ohio Development Services Agency awarded a $900,000 grant to launch the MEP@CSCC project, one of six statewide Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
To find out more, go to: https://mep.cscc.edu/.
Delaware Area Career Center: Adult Diploma Program
Organization Name: Delaware Area Career Center
Organization website: https://www.delawareareacc.org/
Organization phone number: 740-548-0708
Contact Name: Chad Williams, Director of Adult Education
Phone: 740-201-3206
Email: williamsc@delawareareacc.org
Name of your program: Adult Diploma Program
Description of your program: The Adult Diploma Program provides job training and a new pathway for adults to earn a high school diploma at NO COST to the student.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 22 years of age or older
- Must not have high school diploma
- Eligibility is based on ACT WorkKeys scores issued by the Ohio Department of Education. When you call to learn more, we will tell you about free preparation training available to you through DACC.
- The course you take while earning your diploma must teach industry credentials aligned to one of Ohio’s in-demand jobs. We will guide you through which programs are eligible.
- This program is FREE and at NO COST to the student.
Delaware Area Career Center: Aspire GED Program
Organization Name: Delaware Area Career Center
Organization website: https://www.delawareareacc.org/
Organization phone number: 740-548-0708
Contact Name: Chad Williams, Director of Adult Education
Phone: 740-201-3206
Email: williamsc@delawareareacc.org
Name of your program: Aspire
Description of your program: Ohio’s Aspire programs provide FREE services for individuals who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in post-secondary education and training, and employment. Local programs offer classes at flexible locations, and on different days and times to meet diverse needs. All students are required to attend orientation, where an assessment is given to help determine the individual’s educational needs and goals.
Services available at programs throughout all 88 Ohio counties include:
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalence preparation
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Transition services – helping students develop essential skills for employment and post-secondary
- Life skills, employability skills and computer literacy
- Workplace Education – education services offered in collaboration with an employer to increase the productivity of the workforce
- Corrections Education – a partnership with a jail, detention center, community-based rehabilitation center or other similar institution
- Distance Education – enhancing learning using technology
Delaware Area Career Center: Customized Training Programs
Organization Name: Delaware Area Career Center
Organization website: https://www.delawareareacc.org/
Organization phone number: 740-548-0708
Contact Name: Chad Williams, Director of Adult Education
Lisa-Marie Reinhart, Career Readiness Coordinator
Phone: Chad Williams: 740-201-3206
Lisa-Marie Reinhart: 740-201-3218
Email: williamsc@delawareareacc.org
reinhartl@delawarearecc.org
Name of your program: Customized Training
Description of your program: Both the high school and adult education programs offered at the Career Center have opportunities for affordable customized training to fit the needs of your ideal team. Customer service, CPR, self-defense and computer training have been some of their most popular customized training courses, but can be flexible to whatever needs your business needs.
Delaware Area Career Center: Microsoft Office Training
Organization Name: Delaware Area Career Center
Organization website: https://www.delawareareacc.org/
Organization phone number: 740-548-0708
Contact Name: Chad Williams, Director of Adult Education
Phone: 740-201-3206
Email: williamsc@delawareareacc.org
Name of your program: Microsoft Office Training
Description of your program: The Delaware Career Center Adult Education
Goodwill Industries Marion
Organization Name: Goodwill Industries Marion
Organization website: https://mariongoodwill.org
Organization phone number: 740-389-3396
Contact Name: Justin Vanderhoff, Development Director for Marion, Delaware and Union County
Phone: 740-751-4282
Email: workforce@mariongoodwill.org
Name of your program: Workforce Development Program
Description of your program: Goodwill helps individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment explore possible careers, prepare for the job market and find appropriate employment opportunities within their community.
Goodwill’s services are designed to ensure individuals are well matched to the job, therefore achieving success in the workplace. Funding is available from various agencies to assist employe3rs with training, job coaches, workplace modifications and more.
Job Corps
Organization Name: Job Corps
Organization website: http://jobcorps.gov/
Organization phone number: 800-733-5627
Contact Name: Carolyn Stout, OhioMeansJobs Delaware County Program Supervisor
Phone: 740-833-2313
Email: Carolyn.stout@jfs.ohio.gov
Description of your program: Job Corps is a federal voluntary program that prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s job market. For more information, go to: https://www.jobcorps.gov/
Ohio Department of Education
Organization Name: Ohio Department of Education
Organization website: https://education.ohio.gov
Organization phone number: 877-644-6338
Email: contact.center@education.ohio.gov
Name of your program: Work-Based Learning
Description of your program: Overall, Work-Based Learning experiences are guided by the terms in which you, the school, and the student agree upon. A training plan including assumptions and agreements is essential to the success of a program such as this.
How do we start? The first step is to engage with a school district in your community to discuss the opportunities for partnership. Contact our office at 614-728-3690 or visit the Ohio Educational Directory System to search for school district contact information. Utilize the resources below to begin your company’s Work-based Learning program!
How do we find partners?
- Visit the SuccessBound Ohio website for a map of district business advisory councils, local schools, Career-Technical Planning District partners and more!
Sample Resources:
- Learning Agreement
- Employer Guidelines for Working with WBL Students
- Evaluation of Potential Worksite
- WBL Orientation Checklist
- Sample WBL Calendar
- Suggested Components of a WBL Portfolio
- Portfolio Rubric for WBL
- Student Reflection Questions
- Visit the SuccessBound Ohio website for business toolkits!