Training, funding, and support to help you grow.

TRAINING & EDUCATION · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

North Central State College

NC State

Two-year public college in Mansfield with 60+ certificate and degree programs, short-term non-credit training, and a Bucyrus location.

• Workforce Development / Kehoe Center – short non-credit training in CNC, electrical, tool & die, robotics and OSHA

• Crawford Success Center, Bucyrus – classes, testing, advising, LPN

• Tuition Freedom scholarships for adults who are reskilling

Phone: 419-755-4800

TRAINING & EDUCATION · RICHLAND COUNTY

Ohio State Mansfield

The Ohio State University

Regional Ohio State campus offering bachelor's degrees and a start on any OSU degree, with career services.

Phone: 419-755-4317

TRAINING & EDUCATION · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

Pioneer Career & Technology Center – Adult Education

Pioneer CTC

Adult career-tech certificate programs at an Ohio Technical Center in Shelby.

Phone: 419-342-1100 · 877-818-7282

TRAINING & EDUCATION · RICHLAND COUNTY

Madison Adult Career Center

Madison Local Schools

Adult career training at an Ohio Technical Center in Mansfield, including a program to earn your high school diploma while you train.

• Adult Diploma Program

Phone: 419-589-6363

ADULT EDUCATION & GED · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

Mid-Ohio Adult Education – Free GED & Adult Classes

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center

Free GED prep, basic skills, college and career readiness, and English classes, in person in Mansfield and Bucyrus or online.

Phone: 419-521-9001

PAYING FOR TRAINING · STATEWIDE

IMAP – Free Microcredential Training

Ohio Dept. of Development

Free short-term microcredential training through approved providers for low-income, partly employed or laid-off workers.

PAYING FOR TRAINING · STATEWIDE

Ohio Grants for College & Training

Ohio Dept. of Higher Education

State grants that lower the cost of in-demand certificates and degrees. Most start with filing the FAFSA.

• Ohio Work Ready Grant – up to $3,000/yr, or $6,000 for technician programs

• Ohio College Opportunity Grant (need-based)

• Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) Student Aid

• Second Chance Grant – one-time $3,000 for returning students (funds limited – check with your school)

PAYING FOR TRAINING · RICHLAND COUNTY

Richland County Foundation – CTE Scholarships

Richland County Foundation

Scholarships for Richland County residents and graduates who enroll in career-technical programs at local career centers or in North Central State College certificate programs. Applications are accepted year-round.

• Eligible schools include Pioneer CTC, Madison Adult Career Center, Mansfield City Schools Career Tech, NC State (certificates), Knox Technical Center and Ashland Co.-West Holmes CC

• A WorkKeys Skills Assessment report is required. Decisions come within 8 weeks.

Phone: 419-525-3020

PAYING FOR TRAINING · NATIONAL

Federal Student Aid – FAFSA, Pell & Workforce Pell

U.S. Dept. of Education

File the FAFSA to unlock Pell Grants and most state aid. Workforce Pell now covers short 8–15 week job training programs.

• Workforce Pell Grant (new 7/1/2026)

APPRENTICESHIPS · STATEWIDE

Registered Apprenticeships

ApprenticeOhio / U.S. DOL

Get paid to learn a skilled trade, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Find openings statewide and nationally.

• Apprenticeship.gov – national apprenticeship job finder

• Local: Mansfield Area Electrical JATC (IBEW 688) – paid electrical apprenticeship, 419-526-4688

TRAINING & EDUCATION · RICHLAND COUNTY

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library – Job Services

MRCPL

Free one-on-one help with résumés and interviews at the Learning Lab, plus free LinkedIn Learning, Gale Courses and Northstar digital-skills training with a library card.

Phone: MRCPL Learning Lab 419-521-3146

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

Youth Career Programs (CCMEP) – Ages 14–24

Catalyst Life Services / Crawford JFS & Marion Goodwill

Help for young people finishing school or a GED, gaining job skills and work experience, and finding a job, including summer youth employment.

• Richland County – Catalyst Life Services, 419-774-2200

• Crawford County – OMJ Crawford Youth Program, 419-562-8066

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS · NATIONAL

Job Corps

U.S. Dept. of Labor

Free live-in career training and education for ages 16–24 in more than 100 occupations.

Phone: 800-733-5627

JOB SEARCH & CAREER SERVICES · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

Goodwill Career Services

Goodwill Industries of Akron / Marion Goodwill

Job readiness training, online certifications, job coaching and placement, plus paid job training for workers 55+.

• Richland – Goodwill Akron career services & SCSEP (55+), 800-989-8428

• Crawford – Marion Goodwill GoodWorks, 740-387-7023

CAREER EXPLORATION · STATEWIDE

Career Exploration Tools

ODJFS / Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation

Search jobs, build a résumé, and explore Ohio's in-demand careers, what they pay, and the training they need.

• Ohio's Top Jobs – in-demand jobs list

DISABILITY SERVICES · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

OOD – Mansfield Office

Free career counseling, training and job placement for people with disabilities, and transition services for students.

• Pre-Employment Transition Services for students

Phone: 419-747-3000 · 800-354-6271

VETERANS · NATIONAL

Veteran Career & Training Services

U.S. VA / County Veterans Offices

Training, education and job placement for veterans, including Veteran Readiness & Employment for service-connected disabilities.

• Richland County Veteran Service Commission, 419-774-5822

• Crawford County Veterans Service Office – 112 E. Mansfield St., Bucyrus, 419-562-7761

RE-ENTRY · RICHLAND & CRAWFORD

Re-entry Coalitions – Richland & Crawford

ODRC-certified local coalitions

Job readiness, support and connections to local services for people returning home from incarceration.

• Richland County Reentry Coalition – Healing Hearts, 419-528-5993 x137

• Mid-Ohio Reentry Coalition (Crawford) – Crawford-Marion ADAMH, 567-296-4644, reentrycoalition@mcadamh.com

TRANSPORTATION · RICHLAND COUNTY

Richland County Transit (RCT)

Richland County Transit

Bus routes in Mansfield, Ontario and Madison Township, plus paratransit rides for people with disabilities.

Phone: 419-522-4504

TRANSPORTATION · CRAWFORD COUNTY

Crawford County Transportation

NCAT / Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Door-to-door rides in Crawford County for work, training and appointments, plus help planning your trips.

• NCAT – book 48 hrs ahead (72 hrs outside the county)

• Crawford County Mobility Management & travel training, 800-775-9767

Phone: NCAT 419-617-7191