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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 onboarding

Build opportunity for people ready to move forward.

Onward connects approved employers with learners seeking jobs, paid training, apprenticeships, and internships. We prioritize employers willing to train, consider candidates without a diploma or with only a high-school diploma/equivalent, and create real pathways into stronger employment.

What this means for you

Membership and each opportunity require Onward approval.

Be specific about education requirements, age, training, pay, schedule, and job duties.

Learners choose whether to send a resume or short interest form.

Onward makes the introduction; your company runs the entire hiring process.

Internships that may lead to paid work must be described honestly—conversion is never guaranteed.

The Onward participation promise

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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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