Adult Workforce Education and Training Network

General Motors Mansfield-Ontario (Ohio) Metal Center

As employees of the General Motors Mansfield-Ontario Metal Center consider education and training options in preparation for new jobs and careers, this page provides links to potentially helpful resources.

Some useful links

Ohio Auto Worker ReEmployment - A list of unemployment, job search, training, and education resources compiled by CareerOneStop.
Ohio Education Resources for Adult Workers in Transition - Links for adults interested in higher education, training or other professional development in Ohio.
Glossary of Higher Education Terms for Adult Students - A handy list of different college types, degrees, and financial aid terminology.

One-on-one help

Financial Aid Offices Contact Information - Ohio college and university financial aid offices are available to help students complete the FAFSA, to answer any questions they may have regarding financial aid or eligibility.
College Access Information Hotline - University System of Ohio personnel can help guide you towards information on college preparation, financial aid resources, scholarship opportunities, credit transfer, and more.
Ohio's One-Stop System - Job seeking customers can expect services such as resource rooms, job-related workshops, supportive services, individual training accounts, and other activities that match job seekers to employment. You can also find out about Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding available for education and job training
The Benefit Bank of Ohio - Representatives can assist you in filling out the FAFSA, applying for tax credits and public benefits for workers, and more.

The job market

Ohio Occupation Trends 2006-2016 - Brochure (in PDF format) from the Department of Job and Family Services.

Schools and training programs

Thrive - North-central Ohio's component of the Ohio Skills Bank, which aims to to create Career Pathways for individuals that seamlessly link education, workforce development, and regional business needs. The primary drivers include a regional education and training consortium of more than 30 institutions and programs.
University System of Ohio (Mansfield Area) - This map (in PDF format) shows all public universities, branch campuses, and community colleges, as well as Adult Basic Literacy and Education (ABLE) & Adult Career-Technical Education Network programs in north-central Ohio.
University System of Ohio - This map shows all Ohio public colleges and universities, including 14 universities with 24 branch campuses and 23 community colleges, plus contact information.
Ohio's Adult Basic Literacy and Education (ABLE) & Adult Career-Technical Education Network - This map links to all Adult Education programs throughout the state, by county.
OhioLearns! - A searchable list of courses and degrees offered at a distance by Ohio's colleges and universities (via OLN).

Financial aid for education

Applying for Financial Assistance - Information about the FAFSA and a step-by-step financial aid checklist for new and transfer students.
Grants and Scholarships - University System of Ohio students have a number of ways to lower the cost of sticker price tuition. Grants and scholarships are awards that directly lower students' out-of-pocket education costs, and generally do not have to be repaid.
American Opportunity Credit - Students may qualify for a tax credit to pay for college expenses.