Digital skills are becoming a common requirement for many jobs and career fields. This page lists resources in Dayton that are specifically tailored to job skill and career training. Some of the resources on the Adult Technology Programs and K - 12 Education pages may also support digital skills for job and career preparation.
ABOUT EAST END COMMUNITY SERVICES
East End Community Services is a non-profit serving children and adults in Dayton. Programs for adults are focused towards helping families become financially self-sufficient and stable, thus improving outcomes for all members of the household. East End provides adults with job support and work readiness training.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Resume development and online job search through the Neighborhood Job Connections Program
CONTACT INFORMATION
624 Xenia Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410
Neighborhood Job Connections Program
Beth McFadgen
Phone: 937-259-1898
Email: elizabeth.mcfadgen@westcare.com
Website: https://www.east-end.org/neighborhoodjobconnections
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact Elizabeth McFadgen to learn about the Neighborhood Job Connections program.
ABOUT GOODWILL EASTER SEALS
GESMV offers many programs designed to promote job readiness and prepare people for a new career. Employment programs including Miami Valley Works, Young Adult programs, and Ohio to Work offer technology skills preparation and access to social service resources and financial assistance resources that assist adults with gaining new skills for the workforce.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Digital skills and computer training for employment and job readiness, covering internet basics, computer basics, Google applications, Microsoft applications, privacy and safety settings, creation of resumes and cover letters
CONTACT INFORMATION
660 S. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45202
Miami Valley Works
Phone: 937-528-6410
Website: https://gesmv.org/community-programs/job-readiness/miami-valley-works/
Lifelaunch 2.0
Ebony Ivery
Phone: 937-528-6337
Email: e.ivery@gesmv.org
Website: https://gesmv.org/community-programs/job-readiness/employment-young-adult-programs/lifelaunch-2-0/
Ohio to Work
Phone: 937-461-4800
Online Contact Form: https://www.ohiotowork.com/contact-goodwill-easterseals-miami-valley
Workforce Development
Phone: 937-461-4800
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GESMV has a robust offering of job and career programs, many of which are free of charge. Please review the programs listed above to choose the right one for you.
ABOUT THE JOB CENTER
The Job Center is a single place where employers can access a pool of qualified, job-ready workers. In addition, job seekers can access job information, training programs and other services needed for employment and career development. It is the largest one-stop employment and training center in the US, and is Montgomery County's OhioMeansJobs program.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Online job search & job search assistance
Grants for training, including IT certifications
CONTACT INFORMATION
1111 South Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45422
Phone: 937-225-5627
Website: https://thejobcenter.org/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Job Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ABOUT NEW HORIZONS
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Dayton provides classes on a variety of technical and business applications. Courses are taught by experienced, vendor-certified instructors and are intended for growth of technical knowledge and assistance preparing for professional certification exams.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
IT certification training
Microsoft Office training
Business and project management skills
CONTACT INFORMATION
4031 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45431
Phone: 314-899-5549
Website: https://dayton.newhorizons.com/training-and-certifications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
New Horizons Dayton has in-person and online learning options, and is part of a private, national company.
ABOUT OMEGA CDC
Omega CDC serves northwest Dayton with high quality educational opportunities for children, jobs and training for adults, and health and wellness services available for multi-generations. OCDC’s Workforce Development Program is comprised of three services that assist with job training and resources to support the cost of and access to education and certification, including technical skills growth.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Resume writing
Referral to digital and technical skills education
Assistance with technical certifications
CONTACT INFORMATION
660 S. Main Street
Dayton, OH 45202
Vanessa Ward
Phone: 937-723-8254
Email: vward@omegacdc.org
Website: https://www.omega-cdc.org/workforce-development.html
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OCDC's Workforce Development program consists of three services. Participants are referred to one of the following programs when appropriate:
Please contact Vanessa Ward for more information about participating in Workforce Development programs.
ABOUT WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
Wesley Community Center strives to meet the spiritual and basic needs of families of all ages offering assistance in education and training, employment and human assistance in transitioning families toward self-sufficiency. Their workforce development services include the Family Success Network Program and Pathways to Employment program.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Online job research support
Online application assistance
Resume preparation
Assistance accessing technical skills training
CONTACT INFORMATION
3730 Delphos Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45417
Phone: 937-263-3556 ext. 218
Contact Form: https://wesleycenterdayton.org/contact-us
Website: https://wesleycenterdayton.org/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Workforce development programs are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.