Youth Opportunities

05/22/2026

We are closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/12/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring at youthOPPORTUNITIES! 🚨

Are you passionate about helping youth succeed and making a difference in the community? Join our team as a Personal Growth Advisor (PGA)!

As a PGA, you will work directly with youth and young adults to help them overcome barriers, set goals, build life and career skills, connect to education and employment opportunities, and support them on their path to success.

youthOPPORTUNITIES!

05/08/2026

At the beginning of April, the Ashtabula County Technical & Career Center Special Grant Programs were recognized at the Coalition on Adult Basic Education National Conference with the Advancing Workforce Development for Adult Learners Award.

This national award recognizes organizations and programs that advance workforce development for adult learners through best practices that integrate workforce skills training with adult education while responding to regional and local workforce needs.

Special Grants Supervisor Shaelynn Ballard and Special Grants Manager Jenna Wayman traveled to Indianapolis to accept the award on behalf of the program.

This recognition is not about one program or one person. It is about partnership. Through collaboration between FuturePlans, GRIT, Aspire, and countless local and state partners, the Special Grant Programs have built a grassroots coalition in Ashtabula County that has helped change more than 150 lives by creating real pathways to lasting, meaningful employment.

But the heart of this work is the people.
Participants who show up every day determined to rewrite their story.
Staff who go above and beyond and refuse to give up on anyone.

This work is about more than jobs. More than education.
It is about second chances, real support, and building futures.

This award belongs to our partners, our staff, and most importantly, our participants.

Thank you for believing in the power of opportunity, partnership, and people.

05/07/2026

Today our BEST class had the opportunity to visit the
Hubbard House Underground RR Msm for an inspiring and educational field trip. Students were given a private tour by Executive Director Sally Bradley and learned about the powerful history of the Underground Railroad and the impact it had on our community.

After the tour, the group stopped at Frosty Harbor to enjoy a sweet treat together.

Join us for BEST every Thursday from 3–5 PM! Contact your PGA for more information.

A BIG thank you to our BEST instructor, Connie, for planning this “BEST day ever” and making the afternoon such a sweet success!

04/30/2026

Hey everyone! Check out these upcoming GRIT Summer Academies that are being offered through the Ashtabula GRIT Program and Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center.

If you are interested in any of these upcoming academies, you will need to take the Future Plans Assessment and complete a career coaching session with a Certified Career Coach.

If you want to know more information, scan the QR code or check out this link, https://www.gritohio.org/grit-summer-programs-2026/

04/29/2026

It’s that time again!! ☀️

Summer applications open May 1st! 🎉

Stop by the HUB to pick up your application:
📍 4317 Park Ave, Ashtabula, OH

Don’t miss out on an awesome summer full of opportunities, experiences, and growth. We can’t wait to see you! 🙌

04/17/2026

‼️‼️ATTENTION‼️‼️
The HUB phones are currently down, if you are trying to reach us, please call or text your PGA! We will post an update once the issue is resolved!! Thank you!

04/17/2026

Today is the day! Come check out all of the opportunities!

Share this around - Come learn about Volunteer Opportunities near you! Over 20 charitable nonprofit organizations will be at the fairs to tell you about what you can do to make a difference in your community today!

04/10/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

Are you a high school student in need of community service hours for graduation? Or an adult with some free time and a desire to make a difference?

Join us at the RSVP Volunteer Fair and explore a wide range of volunteer opportunities right here in Ashtabula County! Whether you're looking to meet requirements, build your resume, or simply give back, there’s something for everyone.

Come see how you can get involved—we’d love to have you!

Share this around - Come learn about Volunteer Opportunities near you! Over 20 charitable nonprofit organizations will be at the fairs to tell you about what you can do to make a difference in your community today!

03/24/2026

🎉 Tomorrow’s the Big Day! 🎉

We’re teaming up with Ashtabula Applebee’s for a Dine to Donate event benefiting youthOPPORTUNITIES (yO!) 💙

How you can help:
👉 Dine in or order out — 15% of your total goes back to support Ashtabula County youth
📱 Use code DOINGOOD for online orders
📄 For dine-in or takeout, simply show the flyer (paper or digital)

Happening all day:
🧁 Bake Sale (donation only)
🎟️ Raffle Baskets
• 1 ticket = $1
• 6 tickets = $5

✨ Every meal, every ticket, every donation makes an impact.

Please share & spread the word! We can’t wait to see you there!