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!

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.

mental health and emotional wellness workshops

access to community connections

free childcare & transportation

interview guidance

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.

Impact 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."

SCHEDULE OF TRAINING PROGRAMS

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

2025 Dates

January 7 – February 7
February 18 – March 21
April 8 – May 9
May 20 – June 20
July 15 – August 15
September 2 – October 3
October 21 – November 21

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Contact Us

   office@thewellakron.com

   (330) 815-1062

  647 E. Market St. Akron, OH 44304