Access Centers

Tri-C Access Centers will connect you — easily and conveniently — with the education and job training you need to build a better future. These programs can lead to a job with family-supporting wages or put you on a path to a college degree. The centers offer a range of services designed to meet you wherever you are in your education or career.

Cuyahoga Community College is partnering with Esperanza Inc., MetroHealth System, Olivet Housing and Community Development Corp. (an arm of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church) Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and University Settlement.

The purpose of the Access Centers is to support individuals and families on their path to success by providing affordable as well as no-cost, community-based educational and workforce programming.

Programs

Scholarships may be available for many of these services and programs. 

Entrepreneur in Residence Project 
Finance expert, Mr. LaRese Purnell, will lead no-cost seminars for small-business owners at Cuyahoga Community College

The financial literacy workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs schedule is below: 

• September 12: Customer Retention and Attraction 
• September 26: Empowering and Growing Your People 
• October 3: Financial Management 
• October 10: Business Growth Workshop and Completion Ceremony (Location TBD)

All workshops run 5:30–8 p.m. and include dinner. Each is limited to 75 registrants. Register here: https://smallbusinessworkshopseries.eventbrite.com/

Workforce Success Course — Sharpen your job skills to succeed in the workplace! 

Basic Computer Skills — Learn basic computer skills like using email and websites, sharing files and more. Includes Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Office Skills — lmprove your skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Supply Chain and Logistics — Learn skills needed to work in a warehouse environment including quality control, equipment and technology

Ohio Options — Free adult education for those seeking a high school diploma or GED/HSE, needing to improve their English (ESOL) skills or preparing for a job, college or other training.

Women in Transition — Personal development, career exploration and more for women going through any life transition.

For details specific to Fall 2022 programming, select one of the Access Centers below. Or to learn more, preregister here or call 216-987-0328.

Access Centers