Thrive offers practical employment services across southeastern Ohio, with a special emphasis on Summer Youth Work Experiences that help students build confidence and real-world work readiness.
SYWE gives eligible students the chance to spend part of the summer in real workplaces, learning routines, expectations, and the value of showing up, contributing, and growing.
For many students, summer work experience is their first real chance to picture themselves in the workforce. That makes SYWE one of Thrive's most important opportunities for long-term impact.
Build self-belief, responsibility, and experience.
See growth in independence and confidence.
Support local youth while strengthening the future workforce.
While SYWE is a featured priority, Thrive also provides a broader set of vocational rehabilitation and employment supports.
Individualized help identifying employment goals, connecting with employers, preparing for the hiring process, and navigating early success in a new position.
A structured look at interests, abilities, work-related skills, and potential barriers to help inform realistic, meaningful career decisions.
Short-term opportunities in real community workplaces where individuals can try tasks, develop skills, and better understand what a job requires.
Thoughtful exploration of job preferences, supports, and practical steps to help someone move toward an employment goal aligned with their strengths.
Collaboration with schools, families, and OOD to help students understand options and get connected to the employment services that may be available to them.
We welcome conversations with schools, parents, and employers who want to help create more opportunities for local youth.
