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Ohio youth and family resource network

Real support for the life around your goals.

Explore organizations that directly serve teenagers, transition-age youth, adults, parents, and families—from finishing school and finding work to housing, mental health, disability support, and family stability.

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Information is adapted from community resource guides, including the 2026 Montgomery County Community Resource Guide and CAP4Kids Columbus, for discovery purposes. Ready Set Onward does not guarantee availability, eligibility, or service quality. Contact the provider directly to confirm current details.

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Education & Employment
Official source · checked September 4, 2026
Adults; confirm program-specific age requirements

Goodwill Industries of Akron

Career Services

Career services help people prepare for, find and retain employment. Ask about eligibility, job coaching, transportation training and support for your individual barriers.

Job coachingEmployment preparationTransportation skills
Akron / Summit County; confirm the current service site800-989-8428
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Education & Employment
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Ages 14-24; program rules vary

OhioMeansJobs Summit County

Youth and Young Adult Workforce Services

Connects young people to summer jobs, career coaching, training, education completion, credentials, and supportive services.

Summer employmentCareer coachingTraining referrals
1040 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310330-633-1050
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