College2Careers

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) now has an OOD College2Careers counselor onsite at The University of Akron.

What is Ohio College2Careers? Ohio College2Careers (Ohio C2C), through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) partners with public Ohio colleges and universities to ensure students with disabilities have the support they need to complete degrees, attain credentials, earn higher wages, and meet the demands of tomorrow’s workforce. Ohio C2C designates a vocational rehabilitation counselor who partners closely with Disability/Accessibility Services and Career Services to connect students with the support they need to complete their program and transition to a job.

Who Can Participate in Ohio C2C
Any student with a disability (physical, learning, behavioral health, sensory, hearing, vision, and other disabilities) who wants personalized help with academics, career planning, skill building, and employment.

What we do:

• Provide College2Careers (C2C) virtual Career Development Toolkit
• Provide additional supports for UA students with disabilities
• Career exploration & career counseling
• Assistive technology
• Internships & permanent employment resources
• Connection to an expansive employer partner network
• Career Clusters Toolkit | Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

OOD C2C contact at The University of Akron:

Mara Byers Mara.Byers@ood.ohio.gov 

How to apply: 

• In person: Student Union 211 (Career Services) - virtual and in-person appointments available
• Schedule an appointment with Mara Byers
• Online: http://oodworks.com

What to expect during the application process: https://oodworks.com/what-to-expect.html

Connect with Us

Quick Links:

• https://ood.ohio.gov
• https://www.uakron.edu/career/
• https://www.uakron.edu/access/