SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON, OHIO

On-the-job training and employment program that assists older adults with updating their job skills and building work experience. Participants also have access to employment assistant through American Job Centers. * Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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211 Mansfield OH

Physical Address

570 East Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44319

Hours

Varies. Standard hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm

Application process

Call for information.

Fee

No fees.

Eligibility

* Must be 55 or older * Income must be within 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines * Reside in Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland or Summit counties

Agency info

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON, OHIO

Accepts donation of clothing, household goods, and vehicles. Sell the donated items and then uses proceeds to help individuals in job training. Has a charity fund called Elizabeth Clark program to help individuals that have fallen on hard times with clothing and household items through a referral process. Administers a senior employment program. Provides bus fare through local transportation resources.