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Career Services | Goodwill Industries Of Akron

570 East Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44319

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves adults in Medina, Portage, Summit, Ashland, and Richland counties. Eligibility requirements may apply for occupational skill training.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Varies by program.
(800) 989-8428
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(330) 724-6995
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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website at www.goodwillakron.org/services for more information. Limited job search assistance is provided online.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio Richland County, Ohio Ashland County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio
Assists individuals in preparing for, finding, and retaining suitable employment. Offers career/job seeker services including:
  • Career exploration and advising.
  • Resume and interview preparation.
  • Skill identification.
Provides individualized services including:
  • Assessments and adjustments.
  • Job placement assistance.
  • Job coaching with placement and retention.
  • Work experience opportunities.
  • Youth programs.
Offers business/employer services including:
  • Recruiting.
  • Applicant screening.
  • Pre-employment testing.
Last assured
03/11/2026
Providing organization
Goodwill Industries Of Akron
Operates a private, not-for-profit corporation providing employment preparation, training, rehabilitation, employment, and support services to persons with disabilities and/or other barriers to employment. Works to directly strengthen the region’s workforce through its employment programs and indirectly through the net proceeds from its retail outlets and business services. division. Serves Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, and Summit counties.