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REAL PEOPLE. REAL PATHS. A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.WHEREVER YOU ARE TODAY, THERE IS A PATH FORWARD.
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Employer membership

Turn potential into a real opportunity.

Ready Set Onward connects education, training, support, and employment so learners can move from a next-step plan toward a real career opportunity. Employers of all types can request membership, share appropriate opportunities, and become part of Ohio's education-to-career pathway network. Membership is reviewed before opportunities can appear to learners.

Reach learners with intent.

Connect with people who have already identified employment as a goal and chosen to hear from your organization.

Receive more than a cold lead.

When the learner chooses, they can send an Onward resume or short interest form so your team gets useful context before outreach.

Build a talent pipeline.

Highlight entry-level roles, on-the-job training, paid internships, apprenticeships, and opportunities that can grow into long-term employment.

What qualifies an employer for Onward?

Ready Set Onward welcomes employers across industries. Employer profiles can describe current jobs, education or credential requirements, minimum ages, shifts, apprenticeships, work-based learning, on-the-job training when offered, benefits, tuition assistance, transportation considerations, and advancement opportunities. Employers do not need to offer training to participate.

Onward does not guarantee applicants, hires, wages, or outcomes. Employers remain fully responsible for applications, screening, background checks, hiring decisions, payroll, supervision, workplace safety, onboarding, and employment compliance.

Membership request

Tell us how you create opportunity.

Approval is required before your organization or opportunities can be shown to learners.

Ready to stop searching and start moving?Answer a few simple questions and get your first Onward Route. No transcript or ID needed to get started.
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Two sides. One movement.

Find support—or help someone find it.

Ready Set Onward connects people whose education was interrupted with real next steps, while giving schools, workforce programs, employers, and community organizations a trusted way to participate.

Learners & families

I need a path forward.

Tell us what you need, what is getting in the way, and what you want next. We will help organize education, training, work, and local support options around your life.

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Organizations

We want to join the movement.

Claim your organization, verify programs, help learners understand what you offer, and become part of a growing Ohio re-engagement and opportunity network.

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