Moving Toward Employment

The Moving Toward Employment Program, funded by the County of Summit Department of Job and Family Services, is designed to assist individuals who have a criminal record find a job. Services through this program are open to the community, and are available for free to ex-offenders who are at the 6th grade reading level or above; have a minor child in the household or have a shared legal parenting agreement; and are unemployed or at 200% of the federal poverty level. Participants undergo employment readiness training where they learn to develop a resume, properly complete applications, and build skills for the interview process. Once participants obtain employment, they will attend aftercare sessions to help address any work related issues they may experience.

For more information, contact the employment department at Oriana House at (330) 535-8116, ext. 2072.