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 or to request if you are eligible for funding, 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

OhioMeansJobs Career Navigators

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

WIOA Application Status

After CSU receives a cost projection request from OhioMeansJobs and returns the completed information, enrollment approval may take up to three weeks or more. Students should contact the OhioMeansJobs career navigator assisting with their funding application for updates on 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