The BCW/Workforce initiatives for our youth builds the capacity of communities, schools, and families to prepare all young adults ages 14-24 for the 21st century workforce. We work with community partners to develop programs, tools, linkages, and other resources needed to implement strategies that are tied to the new workforce needs of employers. It is a collaborative effort with industry to develop a highly-skilled workforce and address needs in the Ohio economic region particularly in the technology, healthcare, transportation/logistics/supply chain, and manufacturing industries.

Our Youth/Emerging Workforce Programs offer help with applying to college, training, or certification programs, obtaining a GED or high school diploma, tutoring, gas cards/transportation assistance, Internships/ paid work experience, applying to jobs and making a resume, and other services such as textbook, school supplies, technology, driver’s license/ ID, and tuition.