Adult 22+ High School Diploma Program
Program through the Ohio Department of Education, helps adults earn a high school diploma; program is free to adults who are over 22 years old, living in Ohio and do not have a diploma or GED
- Columbus, OH (multiple locations)
- education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Ohio-Options-for-Adult-Diploma/22-Adult-High-School-Diploma-Program#:~:text=22%2B%20Adult%20High%20School%20Diploma%20Program%20Information%20,to%20comple%20...%20%203%20more%20rows%20
Adult Diploma Program
Program through the Ohio Department of Education, provides job training and a new pathway for adults, ages 22+, to earn a high school diploma and industry credentials aligned to Ohio’s in-demand jobs
- Columbus, OH (multiple locations)
- education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Ohio-Options-for-Adult-Diploma/Adult-Diploma-Program
Aspire
Provide free services for individuals who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in post-secondary education and training, and employment
- Columbus, OH (multiple locations)
- (833) 827-7473
- www.ohiohighered.org/aspire
Dress for Success
Non-profit organization that empowers women to achieve their goals through free-of-charge suiting, Career Center, and Employment Retention programs.
- 1204 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
- (614) 291-5420
- columbus.dressforsuccess.org
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
Adult Workforce Program offers dozens of professional courses and certification, offers employability skills, certifications, corporate training, and continuing education for those already in the workplace; Basic Police Officer Training, Dental assisting , HVAC , Medical assisting, Network and cybersecurity specialist, and Welding programs
- 4300 Amalgamated Pl, Groveport, OH 43215
- (614) 836-4530
- www.eastlandfairfield.com/Default.aspx
Goodwill
Provides access to and information on resources for gaining job skills, applying to jobs, navigating the job market, and more; runs the GFCLearnFree.org program
- Columbus, OH (multiple locations)
- www.goodwill.org/jobs-training
Greenleaf Job Training Services, Inc.
Provide employment support services to persons with differing abilities; help you apply for jobs, learn how to wow employers during interviews, and give you support after you’ve been hired.
- 3397 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43202
- (614) 261-3110
- greenleafjts.com/index.php/index
High School Equivalence (HSE)
Allows individuals who are 16+, are withdrawn from school, and have not earned a high school diploma to take a high school equivalency test (GED or HiSET).
OhioMeansJobs (Columbus – Franklin County)
Provide job seekers with career information, guidance, and access to education or training; provide access to computers for job searching, career counseling, assistance with writing a resume or learning how to interview for a job, and more; one-on-one assistance available through WIOA.
- 1111 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
- (614) 559-5052
- www.omjcfc.org
Ohio Technical Centers (OTC)
Provide post-secondary career and technical education that prepare learners for certificates, industry-recognized certifications, and state licensures.
- Columbus, OH (multiple locations)
- www.ohiohighered.org/otc
U.S. Career Institute
Quality distance education at accredited and affordable online career training school; offers 25+ career certificate programs for as little as $585 and 7 associate degrees with tuition $1,989 per semester
- (866) 250-6851
- www.uscareerinstitute.edu
New Directions Career Center
- 199 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
- 614-849-0028
- newdirectionscc.org