Starting a new career

Start on the path

to your new career.

ReadySkill is a free online resource designed to connect you to the skills you need for the job you want, while helping you with the parts of life that can make your goals feel out of reach.

Upcoming Pathways
Medical Assistant
Online & In-person • Free Tuition • Starts Falls 2023 (TBD)
Solar Installation
Online & In-person • Free Tuition • Starts Falls 2023 (TBD)

Start on the path

to your new career.​

ReadySkill is a free online resource designed to connect you to the skills you need for the job you want, while helping you with the parts of life that can make your goals feel out of reach.

Support For the Whole Learner

Skilling

We offer educational programs from top learning institutions and curate Pathway programs with our employer partners to get you job-ready. Many of our Pathways are fully sponsored thanks to our employer partners and chartiable giving.

Wraparound Support

As a learner, you’ll have one-on-one support and a direct connection to our network of social service providers. With personalized advocacy, we work with you to identify and remove blockers to your skilling journey.

Career ReadyNess

We incorporate career development into every stage of your learning journey. With personalized coaching, mentorship, and power skill development, we give you the tools to take the next step in your career.

Employer Network

We connect you to job opportunities in our employer network for skilled talent just like you. We’ll support you with resources like resume writing sessions, job searching tips, and interview practice along the way.

How ReadySkill Works

Our Pathway programs are built for the “whole you” — as a learner, as an employee, and as a person. We’ll connect you to skilling programs, support services you may qualify for, and career support.

Explore

Tell us about your interests and experience through our assessment and explore our current Pathways that might be a good match for a fulfilling and higher-paying career.

Skilling

Take charge of your new career path with an educational program that fits your needs. Many of our programs are flexible, online or hybrid, and fully sponsored.

ReadyNess

Take charge of your new career path with an educational program that fits your needs. Many of our programs are flexible, online or hybrid, and fully sponsored.

Holistic Support & How It Works

At ReadySkill, you are empowered to pursue your goals while we help knock down life’s obstacles.

We support you with career ReadyNess and access to resources you may qualify for during your educational journey.

Supporting the Whole Learner

With Career ReadyNess™

1-1 Coaching

With personalized life and career coaching, you’ll build a development plan specific to your needs and experience. Your coach is there to ask and help answer the hard questions – the what, when, where, how, and why of your career journey, and they’ll help you put your plan into action.

Mentorship

We have so much to learn from honest conversations with mentors that have had a similar journey. With our wide network of employer and community partners, we match you with a mentor in your desired field who can share their experience and help you along your career path.

Power Skills

There’s a lot more to being successful in a career than learning a new technical skill. We support you with content and resources to develop your soft or “power” skills like teamwork, time management, and communication, and help you with job hunting skills like resume writing and interviewing.

Supporting the Whole Learner

With Resources Assistance

With the personalized help of an advocate, we connect you to in-house and referral resources. We help you navigate and enroll in services you may be qualified for, reducing the barriers to your skilling journey.

Services Offered
Food Assistance 
Medicaid & SNAP Applications 
Healthcare Navigation 
Referral Services Available
Childcare 
Rent & Housing 
Transportation 

ReadySkill Is Supported By Our Community

We are developed and led by the Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Powered by Generous Support From Our Partners

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In partnership with top universities, non-profits, and world-class employers.

Upcoming Pathways

These pathways are currently open for enrollment.

Upcoming Pathway Name

Two Programs • Free Tuition • Starts 09/01/22

Upcoming Pathway Name

Two Programs • Free Tuition • Starts 09/01/22

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