Training
Supporting your today and tomorrow training needs
Are you seeking additional skills to achieve your career goals? Are you an employer looking to create a training program for new or incumbent employees? In either case, our training resources and programs were designed to advance your goals. Explore the possibilities. Get started by telling us more about your needs below.
Tell Us About Your Training Needs
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Find Training
Review our approved training provider list, or stop by the OhioMeansJobs Center or give us a call to get started.
Upskill Your Team
Remain competitive, retain top talent, and grow your business through training options that are specific to your needs.
Contact Ian Marks
Manager of Employer Solutions
ian.marks@jfs.ohio.gov
216-965-2870
Become an Eligible Training Provider
Get your program or organization listed as an approved training provider and become eligible to receive training funds from Greater Cleveland Works.
Contact DeShaun Matthews
Contracts & Compliance Manager
deshaun.matthews@jfs.ohio.gov
216-777-8182
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I know if I am eligible for training support and how long does it take to get approved?
Call or visit the OhioMeansJob Center to talk with a workforce professional. They can discuss the various training options and eligibility requirements. Please allow 4-6 weeks for training to be approved. This is dependent on receiving all the required documentation from you and the training institution.
2. What types of training support are available to employers?
Greater Cleveland Works offers a number of different training options for employers, including training to upskill existing employees, on-the-job-training for new hires and customized training options, too. Tell us more about your needs by filling in the form above and we can determine the best training option for your organization.
3. How do I become an approved training provider?
Greater Cleveland Works accepts applications from organizations looking to become an approved training provider in the spring of each year. For an application to be considered by Greater Cleveland Works, the training provider must be registered on the state of Ohio’s eligible training provider list, Workforce Inventory of Education and Training (WIET). Please visit wiet.ohio.gov to begin this process. Registration with the state of Ohio does not automatically enable you to obtain training funds from Greater Cleveland Works. Interested providers must then submit a completed application to Greater Cleveland Works during the application cycle. Contact Deshaun Matthews, deshaun.matthews@jfs.ohio.gov, for more information.
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