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Bridging Talent to Opportunity – Workforce Success Coach Certificate Training

February 24, 2026

Program Overview

Mental health, recovery, trauma, and life circumstances all impact workplace success. The Workforce Success Coach Training equips professionals with practical tools to support individuals navigating employment while also experiencing recovery, reentry, or other behavioral health related challenges.

Workforce Success Coaches serve as a bridge between individuals, employers, and support systems. Through trauma informed and strengths-based strategies, participants learn how to reduce barriers, strengthen communication, and improve job placement and long-term retention outcomes.

Who This Training Is For

This training is designed for professionals who support job seekers and employees, including:

  • Workforce development professionals
  • Recovery and treatment center staff
  • Justice-impacted support professionals
  • Community members

 

What Participants Will Learn

By completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Workforce Success Coach
  • Apply trauma informed and strengths-based communication techniques
  • Identify common behavioral health related workplace barriers
  • Support job readiness, placement, and retention efforts
  • Communicate effectively with employers around fair chance and recovery friendly practices

Training Structure

The Workforce Success Coach Training is a multi-session certificate program that includes pre-work activities, one in-person session, and six virtual training sessions.

  • In-person session: March 13th, 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location: Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library; Chillicothe, OH
  • Doors open at 9:30 am. Lunch provided.

 

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