Division of Continuing and Extended Education
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu
Workforce Resources
The Division of Continuing and Extended Education recognizes that career preparation often requires more than enrollment in a course or certificate program. Jobseekers and continuing education students may need employment guidance, training funds, transportation support, career coaching, basic needs resources, technology access, or help identifying the next step.
The community organizations listed here offer services that may support learners as they prepare for work, pursue short-term training, seek funding assistance, or explore new career pathways. These resources are provided to help connect students and community members with support ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ beyond the classroom.
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ and the Division of Continuing and Extended Education are not partnered or affiliated with these organizations. This list is provided for informational purposes only as a community resource.
Community Workforce Connections
Use Find a Job in Ohio, OhioMeansJobs’ job search tool, to explore current openings across the state. Jobseekers can search by job title, skill, company, or location, and use filters to narrow results by factors such as salary, geography, and job type. Creating an OhioMeansJobs profile may also help users save searches, track opportunities, and receive notifications when new openings match their qualifications.
OOD works with people who have a variety of physical, intellectual, mental health, and sensory disabilities to assist them in gaining, maintaining, preparing for, or returning to work. If you want to work but are having trouble finding or keeping a job because of your disability, you may qualify for OOD vocational rehabilitation services.
OOD works directly with you to determine your eligibility for services. This work is accomplished through assessments and one-on-one, in-person, or virtual meetings with one of their professional VR counselors.
OOD provides services in all 88 Ohio counties.
Young adults ages 18 to 24 who are exploring career options may benefit from the resources offered through Towards Employment. Their Young Adult Services connect participants with no-cost career coaching, paid training and work experience opportunities, supportive services, and pathways in fields such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, information technology, transportation, culinary work, and more. For learners who need help getting started, the program also provides practical support with transportation, housing connections, professional clothing, uniforms, tools, GED or diploma pathways, and other resources that can make career preparation more manageable.
For Learners
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding may be ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ for eligible students pursuing approved workforce training programs. Students must work with their local workforce agency or OhioMeansJobs center to determine eligibility and funding approval.
For more information or to determine if you are eligible for funding, visit or call
OhioMeansJobs Cuyahoga County
1910 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
216-777-8200
Job Seekers in Cuyahoga County can also visit
WIOA Application Status
After CSU receives a cost projection request from OhioMeansJobs and returns the completed information, enrollment approval may take up to three weeks or more. Students should contact the OhioMeansJobs career navigator assisting with their funding application for updates on application status.
For Cuyahoga County / Greater Cleveland Works, the current stated WIOA training funding limits are:
| Sector | Maximum training funding per student |
|---|---|
| General training programs | $6,000 |
| Information Technology | $8,500 |
| Manufacturing / advanced technology-type occupations | $7,500 |
| Health Care | $7,500 |
OhioMeansJobs Career Navigators
For CSU Continuing and Extended Education programs, Nancy Pratt is the primary contact for program cost projections, tuition documentation, and training information needed for WIOA review. Career navigators may request cost details and program information directly from CSU to support the student approval process.
Connecting Ohio's Workforce to Jobs
As workforce pathways continue to shift, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ is committed to helping learners access clear, reliable tools that support career navigation and job mobility. The State of Ohio’s Work.Ohio.Gov platform offers up-to-date resources on employment opportunities, training options, and career planning, and we are sharing this link to help students, alumni, and community members explore new directions with confidence and informed choice.
Resource Library
The Continuing and Extended Education Resource Library provides downloadable materials for learners, employers, community partners, and campus colleagues interested in CSU’s non-credit programs, workforce education initiatives, professional development opportunities, and community-based learning resources.
This library includes program flyers, informational guides, funding resources, career preparation materials, and other documents designed to help users better understand ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ options and next steps. Materials will be updated as new programs, partnerships, and resources become ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥.
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu