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.
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.
Career preparation, training and support for people with employment barriers, including criminal records. Ask about current programs, eligibility and the next intake.
Coordinates community resources for people affected by the justice system, including employment, education, housing and family support referrals.
Skill-building, pre-employment and job-placement support for people with barriers to work. Do not assume a particular program accepts every background; ask about your needs during intake.
Low-cost after-school and summer programming centered on academic success, leadership, mental wellbeing, mentoring, and workforce readiness.
Cleveland-based workforce organization preparing young people for careers through summer jobs, internships, school programs, credentials, and career coaching.
Integrates employment, training, career planning, and case-management support for eligible young people.
Connect with local food, housing, health, transportation, and family support. Columbus residents can also call 614-221-2255.
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