EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION & MENTORING PROGRAMS
This page lists a variety of public service agencies and privately funded or non-profit agencies which can provide assistance with education, employment searches, job training programs and life skills development. Identification and eligibility requirements may apply. This information has been updated as of September 2019 but may be subject to change. Please contact providers for verification and precise program details.
APPRISEN
2800 Market Avenue North
Suite 18
Canton, OH 44714
330 452-3115
Non-profit agency providing financial wellness programs, classes and coaching, as well as housing and bankruptcy counseling
https://www.apprisen.com/
BE A BETTER ME FOUNDATION
525 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702
330-754-6881
Youth tutoring and mentoring programs designed to help empower and encourage youth, on and off the right path in life, to see the good in themselves & others.
https://beabetterme.org/
CANTON CITY SCHOOLS ADULT CAREER, TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY EDUCATION
305 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-2500
COLEMAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Provides services for people with disabilities, criminal records, substance abuse and chemical dependency as well as veterans
400 Tuscarawas St W.
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-2400
www.colemanservices.org
COMMUNITY LEGAL AIDE
A non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
306 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44702
330-452-5856
http://www.communitylegalaid.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
1718 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-491-3272
Parenting classes, kindergarten readiness programs, child care service referrals, children's library, car seat assistance and early learning backpacks
https://www.ecresourcecenter.org/
FINANCIAL PROSPERITY CENTER
822 30th St NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-491-2620
Benefit application assistance, financial and debt management coaching, job training and assistance, clothing vouchers, financial assistance for vehicle repairs and free tax preparation services
http://www.uwstark.org/financial-prosperity-center
GOODWILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44702
330-454-9461
Available services include parenting programs, computer classes and job services for those with barriers to employment
http://www.goodwillgoodskills.org/
HANNAH’S HOUSE 119
213 Nassau St E.
East Canton, OH 44730
330-495-2970 or 330-704-0844
Youth mentoring, guidance and life skills - especially young women
www.hannahshouse119.com
MEN’S CHALLENGE
Job skills training and workshops as well as one-on-one life skills mentoring services
Love Canton Church
701 Walnut Ave NE
Canton, OH 44702
330-754-6203
META-MORPHOSIS
PO Box 36417
Canton, Ohio, 44735
330-768-7688
Text line 330-631-2597
Provides housing, job training, mentoring and life-skills assistance to young males from disadvantaged backgrounds or re-entering society from the criminal justice system
http://www.mmjuvenileministry.org/home.html
OHIO MEANS JOBS
822 30th St. NW
Canton, OH 44709
1-888-296-7541 or
330-433-9675
http://omjwork.com
PROJECT REBUILD (youth ages 16-24 years)
403 Shorb Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-588-3205
Education services and construction trade training for youth between the ages of 16-24 who are low income, high school dropout and either youth offender, adult offender, current/former foster youth, or child of incarcerated parent
www.projectrebuild.org
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
301 Mckinley Ave SW
Suite 100
Canton, OH 44702
800-772-1213 or
877-255-1509
https://www.ssa.gov
STARK COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE
1400 Sherrick Rd SE
Canton, OH 44707
330-754-1576
The mission of the Greater Stark County Urban League is to enable African American and other minorities to reach full economic, social and health parity
https://www.starkurbanleague.org/
STARK HELP CENTRAL
On-line resource navigation tool for community programs and services for children, teens and young adults up to age 25. Resources include, education, substance abuse, jobs, health and insurance, parenting, transportation, legal assistance, emergencies, safety and basic needs
https://www.starkhelpcentral.com/