Dublin City Schools

Pathway Connections and Resources

Success after high school is not limited to certain professions and there are many possible pathways to success.

The following resources have been compiled as a starting point for alumni looking for advice and support along their professional journey. 

General Preparation Resources:

• Columbus State Community College - Career Coach Site (Take a career assessment, browse careers & programs, build a resume)

https://cscc.lightcastcc.com/?radius=&region=10%20Mile%20Radius%20from%20Columbus

• Columbus Metropolitan Library

1. 1. Free help with job searching, resume writing, interviewing skills and technology training)

https://www.columbuslibrary.org/job-help/

1. 1. One-on-one consultations with librarians who offer free help and resources to start or grow your business

https://events.columbuslibrary.org/v/assets/278

• I Know I Can (College Retention Advisors help Columbus grads needing support in college)

https://iknowican.org/ready-set-college/get-through/

• Ohio Means Job Site (Find a job, learn career skills, find resources)

https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/home

Education- 2 Yr/4 Yr College exploration:

• Columbus State Community College (support with starting a new career, getting ahead at your current job, or checking “college degree” off your list of life goals)

https://www.cscc.edu/admissions/adults.shtml

Education- Training/Certificate exploration:

• Apprentice Ohio (for career seekers, parents/educators, veterans, and employers) 

https://apprentice.ohio.gov/

• Builders Exchange (Training for Construction, Field Supervision, Contractors)

https://www.bx.org/learn.php

• Columbus State Community College (job skill training in digital literacy, biotechnology manufacturing, healthcare patient access, entry-level manufacturing & Production)

https://www.cscc.edu/go/accelerated-training-centers/

• Columbus Literacy Council

https://www.clcworks.org/programs-and-services

• Dublin Chamber of Commerce Education listings for Dublin (Including Automation & Fabrication, Construction, Healthcare, Public Safety, Welding, GED, 

https://www.dublinchamber.org/list/category/education-1220

• Goodwill Columbus - AMP (Mentoring examples include IT, Healthcare, Business, and Hospitality) 

https://www.goodwillcolumbus.org/services/for-individuals/job-training/#amp

• Salon Institute of Columbus

https://www.saloninstitute.edu/

• Tolles Technical School - Adult Education:

https://www.tollestech.com/AdultEd.aspx

Employment exploration:

• Air Force One (Internship opportunity in HVAC)

https://airforceone.com/where-we-are/careers/apprenticeship-program/

• Atlas Butler (Provides an in-house training program in HVAC and Plumbing)

https://atlasbutler.com/about-us/employment/

• Dawson Careers (example employment includes E-Commerce, Finance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction, Automotive, Insurance, and Banking)

https://www.dawsoncareers.com/services

• EcoPlumbers NexTech Academy EcoPlumbers Academy (Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC))

https://www.geteco.com/eco-plumbers-university/

• Performance Auto (Technician Tuition Assistance Program)

https://www.performanceautomotive.com/automotive-technician-career-path/

• Worthington Industries (Internship Opportunities, Rotation Experience And Development Program, Operations Leadership Development Program, Military Skillbridge

https://www.worthingtonindustries.com/careers/ways-to-grow

Enlistment exploration:

• Careers in the Military

https://www.careersinthemilitary.com/home

• Recruiter Contacts:

  • Army - Staff Sergeant Ian McLean - ian.p.mclean3.mil@army.mil - 614-601-8953

  • Marine - Staff Sergeant Allisen Warner - allisen.warner@marines.usmc.mil - 614-371-8461

  • Navy - Petty Officer Mathew Coleman - mathew.a.coleman2.mil@us.navy.mil - 614-980-5706

  • Air Force - Technical Sergeant Chad Calloway - hadley.calloway@us.af.mil - 614-361-4971

  • Coast Guard - Petty Officer Nathan Singer - 614-774-0904

  • Ohio Army National Guard - timothydills2016@gmail.com 614-403-9613

Entrepreneurship

• SCORE (step-by-step start-up guide, find a mentor, workshops)

https://www.score.org/

• Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (community of entrepreneurs)

https://www.decindublin.com/

Interested in participating in the program as a mentor, mentee, or pathway resource, please use this Google Form to provide your request to the Dublin alumni team.