Career Development | The Well CDC

Our Career Development program works with community members to remove barriers to employment, build strong foundations, and create access to living wage careers. We believe that community partnerships, relationship building, and mental health are the foundation of success.

Our classes are a free service. Get started below!

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Schedule a career coaching session

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what we do

In our program, students earn a certification in their course of study, write resumes, practice interviewing, discuss soft skills, and attend a variety of workshops on mental health and emotional wellness. Before graduating from the program, participants will have opportunities to meet with community partners and address barriers to employment like childcare, legal backgrounds, and the benefits cliff.

While in class we provide childcare, transportation, lunch daily, and a weekly stipend. All students have access to personalized mental health services upon request.

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mental health and emotional wellness workshops

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access to community connections

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free childcare & transportation

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interview guidance

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resume and soft skill building

FOUR steps

to success

Everything we do in our classes falls under our “Four Steps to Success.” From teaching, to coaching, to holding our students accontable. We want our students to understand the transferable skills they have.

Alumni Success Stories

Chiqula Anderson

“I hope you remember me from the customer service training back in September 2022. I just wanted to let you let that I graduated today from the University of Akron with an Associates of Arts & Science degree. It is a true blessing to walk the stage in front of my 5 children. I wanted to thank you because the training that I received from The Well CDC motivated me to purse my dreams.”

Arame

“From being a dishwasher at Bob Evans who didn’t speak one sentence of English, to a phlebotomist in the medical field. I don’t know who I would be today if I didn’t meet The Well CDC. I will be always grateful for what you did for me.”

Adrienne

What is one thing that this program helped you see or do differently?

“My perspective on the world. I’ve gone from seeing nothing but obstacles to seeing possibilities. I know I can get through anything. There’s always another way.”

Deja

“The Well CDC has helped me see there are so many bigger and better things out there than settling for less. I’m just thankful.”

Sarah

“I should live in TODAY and be grateful for what I’ve been through and what I’ve achieved…I went from a drug addict who had nothing…to an assistant manager within a few months of starting my new job, with career goals beyond that.”

Katara

“To see that I have control of myself and my circumstances, and my gratitude. Putting one foot in front of the other everyday is what matters. To keep pushing. This team has helped me tremendously.”

SCHEDULE OF TRAINING PROGRAMS

All courses are centered around our customer service and administration curriculum.

2026 Dates

January 6 – February 6
February 17 – March 20
April 7 – May 8
May 26 – June 26
July 14 – August 14
September 1 – October 2
October 20 – November 20

2027 Dates

January 12 – February 12

March 2 – April 2

April 20 – May 21

June 8 – July 9

July 20 – August 20

September 7 – October 8

October 19 – November 19

Are you an alumni?

Join us for our periodic Alumni Events!

Designed to connect with and support past graduates of our program – and super fun!

Save the Date:

May 8

June 26

August 14

October 2

November 20

RSVP for the next one!

CONTACT US

Email: marta@thewellakron.com
Address: 221 Beaver Street Akron, Ohio 44304