Connecting People to Possibilities in NE Ohio

Connecting Partners to Build a Thriving Workforce

We seek to drive system improvement by supporting our partners in their efforts to:

Generate Awareness About In-Demand Occupations Learn More Provide Experiences to Explore Critical Industries Learn More Develop Competitive Talent for the Workforce Learn More Connect People to Good Paying Jobs Learn More Upskill Workers into Quality Jobs Learn More

Here’s what we learned

from over 250 employers and 2,400 working age adults in Greater Akron

Industry Sectors We Serve

Manufacturing

Ensuring companies have access to the talent they need to remain competitive and grow.

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Information Technology

Generating a diverse talent supply chain to help companies fill jobs in technology to remain competitive and prosperous to secure Northeast Ohio’s economic future.

Healthcare

Attracting and retaining qualified job candidates by addressing real-life barriers to good jobs that lead to great careers.

Good Jobs Challenge

Find your place in the manufacturing industry!

• No experience necessary

• Great pay and benefits

• Job coaching and support services

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TechCred

Ohio’s TechCred program is back with updated rules designed to make funding more sustainable while continuing to help employers invest in workforce development. The Ohio Department of Development, hosted by the Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance, recently outlined several significant changes that businesses should understand before the next application period opens on October 1, 2026.

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