Workforce Development That Works For You

A company’s ability to find and maintain a skilled workforce is vital to success.  Workforce and labor development programs are delivered through a variety of providers in Wayne County.

WAYNE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING CONNECTION

The ETC is dedicated to providing seamless and professional services in one convenient location. Each Center offers a wide array of employment and training services. From the job seeker desiring a career change, to the employer looking for a pool of skilled workers, the One Stop is ready to help with your specific needs. 

Employer Services
Training Information

Becky Wagner, Program Administrator
330-264-5060

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER

The WCSCC provides career and technical training to approximately 850 high school students and 3500 adult students each year. For businesses and industries who are expanding, retraining, or relocating,  WCSCC offers consulting services in Human Resource and Assessment, Industrial Training and Business Training. The WCSCC offers state-approved, full-time career development programs in nursing, welding, office and other fields important to the area workforce. The Wayne County Schools Career Center provides year-round, all-day options and individual, small group, large group, single or multiple session training.

Lynn Moomaw
Director of Adult Education
(330) 669-7000

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT

The Ohio Investment Training Program provides financial assistance and technical resources for customized training involving employees of new and expanding Ohio businesses. OITP supports community economic development efforts through job creation and retention. The result is increased employee productivity improved labor/management relations and a highly skilled labor pool. The regional OITP Coordinators walk companies through all phases of the application and approval process, at no cost to the business. 

Joe Rice
Business Service Representative
Workforce and Talent Division
1040 E. Tallmadge Ave
Akron, Ohio 44310 

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY-ATI  

Ohio State ATI Business Training & Educational Services is a leader in workforce development and performance improvement training. They focus is on developing the high performance workforce that is critical to your success. ATI  focuses on collaboration and will look critically at your situation in order to develop a plan that meets your business’s unique needs. They’ll involve your key decision-makers at every turn. They deliver a full spectrum of worker training from conducting the initial needs assessment to delivering customized training or individual coaching. Flexible training times and locations are available. 

Kimberly Sayers, 
Director, Business Training & Educational Services
330-287-0100

Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties

Individualized client support towards, reduction of barriers to work, job seeking, employment and retention.  No cost support to area companies with WOTC, and if eligible, client based On The Job Training and Community Based Assessments.

Steve Apple, V.P. of Contract Services
Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Inc.
1034 Nold Ave
PO Box 1188
(330) 264-1300 ext 232
sapple@woostergoodwill.org

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON/WAYNE COLLEGE

The Workforce Development Department at UA/Wayne College recognizes that companies have unique differences. Therefore, they look to form a working partnership with organizations to assist with developing and implementing strategies that will achieve new goals or solve current problems. Their training programs offer flexibility, experienced trainers and consultants with real world experience, and the resources of  Ohio’s third largest public university. 

Nan Whitsel and Amy Mast
330-684-8784

OHIO REHABILITATION SERVICES COMMISSION

330.252.6635  desk
330-643-3391 fax

Jerry Kipp
330-643-1780