Northeast Ohio Adult Education Providers Network Program Directory
The Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio, in association with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, identified and convened a broad spectrum of adult education providers across our region from 2021-2024 to explore and establish closer linkages across programs that serve adults engaged in adult education and workforce development.
During 2023, adult education providers from more than 20 organizations met to establish the Northeast Ohio Adult Education Providers Network, a voluntary organization whose members share the value of a systemic approach to support the work of the adult education to workforce continuum. Through the efforts of an advisory council and regional network meetings, participants have established the Network’s priorities, such as shared communications, collaboration, and professional development.
The goal of the NEO Adult Education Providers Network is to assist adults to navigate the adult education programs to their greatest advantage. This Northeast Ohio Adult Education Providers Network Directory lists basic information provided by the Network members about their programs. Please contact the organizations directly for additional information.
Cuyahoga Community College
Address: 2415 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact: Cecilia (Cici) Kaltz, Director of Outreach, Retention and Engagement
Email: ceciliakaltz@tri-c edu
Phone: 216-987-4072
Website: wwwtri-c edu/
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Program: Outreach, Retention and Engagement for the Workforce Division serving 5000 people ages 18+
Acknowledging that adult students have unique concerns, barriers and life circumstances, which traditional students do not share that greatly affects their enrollment and graduation rates; Adult Focus was created to ease the way for those who are enrolling or already enrolled in higher education We are a holistic academic support service for adults; individuals of any age who hold multiple responsibilities (full time employment, family, caregiver et al.} military veterans and enlisted individuals as well as emancipated foster youth for whom school will not be their primary focus We offer academic and career advising, advocacy, transitional services, assistance with financial aid (including scholarships} for full and part time students.
Dynamic Workforce Solutions (DWFS) / Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ)
1910 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact: Tandalaya Howard MSW, LSW, Community Engagement Coordinator
Email: howard@dwfsus
Phone: 216-544-5389
Contact: Alyse Mitchem, Supervisor
Phone: 216-777-8217
Website: wwwdwfsus
Program: Comprehensive Case Management Employment Program (CCEMP) #500
The DWFS team members drive economic growth in the communities we serve by providing innovative, reliable workforce development and training solutions that result in a prepared talent pipeline positioned for tomorrow’s jobs. We commit to maintaining a culture of partnering with our customers and are engineered to drive continuous improvement with measurably exceptional performance We are a highly effective team that delivers extreme customer service and outstanding outcomes for the people and businesses we serve
Our primary goal is to foster a more vibrant and resilient community by providing essential services and resources to the youth within our area and our valued community partners We currently serve youth who meet some or more of the following criteria:
• ages 16 to 24
• not currently enrolled in a K-12 traditional school
• in need of assistance with housing, transportation, employment, or education (including GED or HSD)
• who are either pregnant or parenting.
Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio
6393 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH
44131
Contact: Nadine Grimm, Coordinator of 21st Century Learning
Email: nadinegrimm@escneoorg
Phone: 216-901-4243
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The ESC of Northeast Ohio Adult Education team includes also Paula Kucinic, ESC NEO Director of Professional Learning and Workforce Development; Tippi Foley, Career Pathways & Early Childhood Consultant; Jon Tafel, PhD, Education Consultant, Sycamore Street Consulting
Program: Northeast Ohio Adult Education Provider Network Facilitation for Northeast Ohio adult education providers members
The ESC of Northeast Ohio is a service provider to 47 public school member districts in Northeast Ohio counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Geauga, and Portage. The ESC facilitates and helps to coordinate the meetings of the Northeast Ohio Adult Education Provider Network and its Advisory Council.
Invictus High School
Address: 3122 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact: Roseanna Blair, Associate Director of Extended Programming
Email: roseannablair@invictushighorg
Phone: 216-539-7200 ext 686
Website: www.invictushighschool.org/
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Program: Invictus High School 22+ Adult Diploma Program serving 284 people ages 22+
The Invictus High School System believes that education provides opportunities for individuals and families to access social and economic advancement that may not have been previously accessible Invictus works to provide all students with an individualized education that builds their foundation for a lifetime of success. We understand students have different needs, learn at different rates, and have diverse learning styles. Our 22+ Diploma Program offers an opportunity for members of the community to obtain their diploma through flexible online coursework, in-person tutoring, and in-person testing aligned to those goals
Medina County Career Center OTC (Ohio Technical Center)
Address: 1101 W Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256
Contact: Christopher Kalina, Director of Adult Education
Email: ckalina@mcjvs.edu
Phone: 330-725-8461
Website: wwwmcjvsedu
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Program:
1. Adult Diploma Program for people ages 18+
2. In-Demand Career Technical Education Programming serving 100 people ages 18+
Medina County Career Center (MCCC) Ohio Technical Center (OTC) programming prepares students for the job market by helping them upgrade existing skills or prepare for meaningful new careers in today's leading occupations. We are a proud member of the University System of Ohio We offer opportunities for adults to earn their high school diploma, improve their current job skills or explore new opportunities Short-term classes from computer skills, welding and electrical, as well as year-long programs to jumpstart careers in the medical, public safety and industrial fields are offered
OhioGuidestone
Address: 3235 Prospect Ave, Cleveland Ohio 44115
Contact: Yvonne Mihalus, Outreach Specialist
Email: yvonnemihalus@ohioguidestoneorg
Phone: 440-260-8930
Website: www.ohioguidestone.org
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Program: Workforce 360 serving 300 people ages 18-24
Mission To provide pathways for growth, achievement and lifelong success We are the state’s leader in community behavioral health
