CareSource Offers Free Job Readiness Program

The Expanding Visions Foundation to provide training for eligible CareSource Members in Ohio.

(DAYTON, OH – March 3, 2022) – CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, announced today a new initiative with the Expanding Visions Foundation to provide job readiness skills for youth in five Ohio counties: Hamilton, Montgomery, Lucas, Franklin and Cuyahoga. CareSource members ages 15-24 are invited to join this five week class beginning in April.

“CareSource is honored to partner with the Expanding Visions Foundation,” said Nicole Weaver, Manager of Life Services at CareSource. “By working with their staff and a CareSource Life Coach, participants will learn how to be successful in the workplace and engage with community resources that address social determinants of health including food security and housing.”

Expanding Visions provides career development and leadership services to youth and adults in the community. These programs are designed to prepare young people for future careers and provide working adults the tools needed to advance their careers.

“The Expanding Visions Foundation is proud to partner with CareSource to provide life changing career readiness skills to their members,” said Jonathan Stone, Executive Director of Expanding Visions Foundation. “Through this partnership, CareSource members will learn how to set SMART Goals to chart their path to success, create MBA Level resumes, learn workplace etiquette coveted by employers and are taught basic personal finance concepts to help them manage their money. Our goal through this relationship is to reach CareSource members throughout Ohio and prepare them for success in life and in the workplace.”

Eligible CareSource members can register for the program by calling 1-844-543-7378 or emailing LifeServices@CareSource.com.

About Expanding Visions Foundations

The Expanding Visions Foundation (EVF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the Central Ohio community. The Career Institute is a program within EVF that employs proven coursework and relationships with employers in Central Ohio to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in life and the workplace. It is our vision to be the community focal point for prospective employees and employers for career services in Central Ohio.

For more, visit expandingvisions.net.