Careers & Workforce Resources

Career & Workforce Services

Are you ready for the next step on your career path?  Stark Library offers many resources to help Stark County residents develop workforce skills and advance their careers.  Explore all of our career resources below!

 

Spotlight Resources:

Blue Career

BlueCareer

This software platform that allows job seekers the ability to easily explore the skilled trades and ultimately connects them with employers.

Linked In Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Learn skills online to grow personally and professionally for FREE. Explore thousands of courses.

Digital Library Resources:

Job & Career Databases

Job & Career Databases

Want a new career, promotion, or to develop skills? Use our online courses, databases, and more to get that dream off the ground!

On-Site Library Resources:

Meeting and Study Rooms

Meeting and Study Rooms

Utilize our rooms for a job interview, to meet a few friends, or for a large community group gathering - we’ve got you covered!

Maker Studio: Business

Maker Studio: Business

Print business cards, hem your interview clothes, learn 3D printing basics and more!

Biblio List for Job Searching

Job and Career Books

Whether it is your first job or you are rejoining the job market, the library has many resources to help with your search.

Ohio Means Jobs Access Points

Stark Library, and Ohio Means Jobs is bringing Resources to YOU!

Ohio Means Jobs will be providing direct and accessible services to our community at 5 different Stark Library locations, from April through December of this year. Get the support you need to find the job you want.

Access Points Schedule - check back, more dates to come!

JUNE

Thursday, June 4,  10:00am - 12:00pm at East Canton Branch
Thursday, June 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Main Library (temporary location)
Thursday, June 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Plain Community Branch
Tuesday, June 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Perry Sippo Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Lake Community Branch

JULY

Thursday, July 2, 10:00am - 12:00pm at East Canton Branch
Thursday, July 9, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Main Library (temporary location)
Thursday, July 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Plain Community Branch
Thursday, July 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Main Library (temporary location)
Tuesday, July 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Perry Sippo Branch

AUGUST

Tuesday, August 4, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Lake Community Branch
Thursday, August 6, 10:00am - 12:00pm at East Canton Branch
Thursday, August 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Main Library (temporary location)
Thursday, August 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Plain Community Branch
Thursday, August 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Main Library (temporary location)

Upcoming Job Fairs:

Ohio Means Jobs:

August 28, 2026 | Community Career Fair

September 3, 2026 | Black College Hall of Fame Community Career Job Fair

 

Training Workshops:

Community Partners:

Goodwill
At Goodwill, it’s our job to help individuals overcome barriers to employment. With our Pre-Employment Training, we help members of our community gain the necessary skills to qualify for better jobs, which means a brighter future.

Ohio Means Jobs
Find a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more on OhioMeansJobs.com

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
If you or someone you know has a disability that makes it difficult to get or keep a job, OOD is here to help with personalized services. 

SCORE
SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth.

Stark County Urban League
The Mission of Greater Stark County Urban League is to enable African Americans and the underserved to reach full economic, social and health parity to enrich their lives and the lives of their families.

Stark County Job and Family Services
Stark County Job and Family Services' mission is to partner with customers, community, and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

Strengthening Stark
Strengthening Stark is a community-wide movement of residents, businesses, government, nonprofits and philanthropy who share a vision for a vibrant, growing county for all.

Visit Canton
Tourism Industry Partner Job Openings! Businesses in the travel and tourism industry are now hiring in Canton and throughout Stark County. Review open positions and job opportunities with museums, attractions, restaurants, hotels, event venues, and more.

Community Resources:

The Occupational Information Network is your place for career exploration. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, there are +900 occupations listed and it is continuously updated.

Jobs for Ohio Grads
The JOG program is specifically targeted to 14–24-year-olds across Ohio. They have education assistance- including post secondary, and career development.

More Library Resources:

More Library Resources

Libby

Discover a digital world to borrow and read with the FREE Libby app. Access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!
Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Confidently learn foreign languages with FREE online lessons that intuitively adapt to your needs. Over 70 languages are offered!
hoopla

hoopla

Stream movies, TV shows, music, books, and more for FREE. The hoopla app syncs across your devices, so you can enjoy it anywhere!

Flipster

No subscription? No problem. Read the latest issue of your favorite magazine online FREE with our easy-to-use Flipster app.

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