The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the highest levels of unemployment since the Great Depression. In Ohio, April鈥檚 unemployment rate was close to 17%. wants to help those in need of work. It鈥檚 offering free career services to community members.
People can get help exploring career paths and job opportunities, improving resumes and interviewing.
In a Facebook live session, Career Services Coordinator Natalie Harrington described their assistance as more personal than getting help online.
鈥淲hen you work with a member of our team, yes you gain those types of resources, but really what you get is a champion. It鈥檚 somebody who really wants to see you succeed. They鈥檙e going to listen to you and figure out what your goals are. And then they鈥檙e going to help you create a plan.鈥�
The is offering appointments over the phone or via Zoom during the pandemic, as well as , some of which are free for community members.
For more information about these resources, visit the Career Services Office or . To talk to a career services representive, call (330) 966-5459 or make a virtual appointment by emailing careerservices@starkstate.edu. Additional information about grant eligibility can be found , and more information about free, online classes can be found .
