Workforce Resources

WIOA: For Learners and OhioMeansJobs Career Navigators

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding may be available for eligible students pursuing approved workforce training programs. Students should work with their local workforce agency or OhioMeansJobs center to determine eligibility and funding approval. 

For more information visit or call

OhioMeansJobs Cuyahoga County

1910 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
216-777-8200

Job Seekers in Cuyahoga County can also visit Greater Cleveland Works

Learners with questions about Certificates and Certifications at Cleveland State, email Mr. Howard Silar.

For CSU Continuing and Extended Education programs, Nancy Pratt serves as the contact for program cost projections, tuition documentation, and training information needed for WIOA review. Career navigators may request cost details and program information directly to support the student approval process.

WIOA Application Status: After CSU receives and returns a cost projection request from OhioMeansJobs for your funding application, enrollment approval may take up to three weeks or more. Please contact your career navigator for updates on your application status.

For Cuyahoga County / Greater Cleveland Works, the current stated WIOA training funding limits are:

Work Ohio--Connecting Ohio's Workforce to Jobs

As workforce pathways continue to shift, Cleveland State University is committed to helping learners access clear, reliable tools that support career navigation and job mobility. The State of Ohio’s Work.Ohio.Gov platform offers up-to-date resources on employment opportunities, training options, and career planning, and we are sharing this link to help students, alumni, and community members explore new directions with confidence and informed choice.

WorkOhio