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CAREER NAVIGATION HUB
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Whether you're looking for employment, education, training, resources, or guidance with your next step, your Career Navigator is here to help you move forward.
Whether you're looking for employment, education, training, resources, or guidance with your next step, your Career Navigator is here to help you move forward.
Career Navigation is built around three things.
Stay connected so you know you have continued support and someone to reach out to.
Identify your options, understand your choices, and take intentional next steps.
Continue building your skills, confidence, career, leadership, and future.
Let's connect about your career goals, employment, education, training, resources, or next steps.
This Booking Service is for YouthBuild Students Only.
Schedule time for career planning, job-search support, résumé and application help, interview preparation, education and training, post-grad support, or resource assistance. Your contact information and appointment questions are collected through the Google Calendar booking process.
BOOK MY 30-MINUTE APPOINTMENT →Principles + Provisions = Progress
The inner practices that strengthen how you think, respond, follow through, and move toward your goals.
EXPLORE THE 5 PRINCIPLES →The people, resources, relationships, opportunities, and support systems you intentionally access to help you grow.
EXPLORE YOUR PROVISIONS →Take ownership of choices, actions, commitments, and results.
Keep moving even when motivation changes or the strategy has to change.
Build confidence in your ability to learn, practice, ask for help, and become capable.
Repeated actions become habits, skills, reputation, and results.
Adjust when circumstances change and keep moving toward your larger purpose.
Type any job title or keyword. The search opens current Indeed results for Dayton, Ohio.
Explore local employers by career pathway. Use this directory to see where your skills and training can take you.
| Employer | Location | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Health / Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton | MA; PCT; Phlebotomy; Patient Support |
| Kettering Health | Dayton/Kettering | MA; PCT; Phlebotomy; Patient Support |
| Dayton Children's | Dayton | MA; Patient Care; Support |
| Dayton VA Medical Center | Dayton | Patient Support; Healthcare Support |
| Five Rivers Health Centers | Dayton | Medical Assistant; Patient Support |
| CompuNet Clinical Laboratories | Dayton/Moraine | Phlebotomy; Lab Support |
| Quest Diagnostics | Dayton area | Phlebotomy; Patient Service |
| Labcorp | Dayton area | Phlebotomy; Patient Service |
| Versiti | Dayton | Phlebotomy; Blood Collection |
| Equitas Health | Dayton | Medical Assistant; Clinical Support |
| Concentra | Dayton | Medical Assistant; Occupational Health |
| PriMed Physicians | Dayton area | Medical Assistant; Clinical Support |
| Ohio's Hospice | Dayton area | STNA/CNA; Patient Care |
| Graceworks Lutheran Services | Dayton area | STNA/CNA; Patient Care |
| Otterbein SeniorLife | Dayton/Tipp City | STNA/CNA; Resident Care |
| Encompass Health | Dayton area | Patient Care; Rehab Support |
| Select Medical | Dayton area | Patient Care; Rehab Support |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Dayton area | Caregiver; Resident Care |
| Walnut Creek Senior Living | Dayton | Caregiver; Resident Care |
| Aventura at Shiloh Springs | Trotwood | STNA/CNA; Resident Care |
| Dayspring of Miami Valley | Dayton area | STNA/CNA; Resident Care |
| Community Health Centers | Dayton area | Medical Assistant; Patient Support |
| CareSource | Dayton | Healthcare Operations; Member Support |
| HopeBridge | Dayton area | Clinical/Behavioral Support |
| UMCH Family Services | Dayton area | Behavioral/Healthcare Support |
| South Community | Dayton | Behavioral Health Support |
| Eastway Behavioral Healthcare | Dayton | Behavioral Health Support |
| Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley | Dayton | Healthcare/Human Services Support |
| Solvita | Dayton area | Patient/Donor Services |
| Medical Center at Elizabeth Place | Dayton | Healthcare Support; Patient Services |
| Employer | Location | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater | Dayton area | DSP; Direct Care |
| Resident Home Association | Dayton | DSP; Residential Support |
| Graceworks Enhanced Living | Dayton area | DSP; Direct Care |
| ViaQuest | Dayton | DSP; Residential Support |
| Sevita | Dayton | DSP; Direct Care |
| Creative Foundations | Dayton | DSP; Direct Care |
| Independent Beginnings | Dayton | DSP; Caregiver |
| Help at Home | Dayton area | DSP; Home Care |
| Wings of Love Services | Dayton area | DSP; Direct Care |
| 360 Total Care | Dayton area | DSP; Home Support |
| Consumer Support Services | Dayton area | Direct Care; Home Manager |
| Community Options | Dayton region | DSP; Direct Care |
| Community Concepts | Dayton region | DSP; Direct Care |
| Helping Lives Home Care | Dayton | DSP; Day Habilitation |
| TCN Behavioral Health | Dayton area | Behavioral Support; Direct Care |
| Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley | Dayton | Human Services; Direct Support |
| South Community | Dayton | Behavioral Health; Support |
| Eastway Behavioral Healthcare | Dayton | Behavioral Health; Support |
| Toward Independence | Dayton area | DSP; Direct Support |
| Empowering People | Dayton area | DSP; Direct Support |
| Employer | Location | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Danis | Dayton | Carpentry; General Trades; Laborer |
| Messer Construction | Dayton | Skilled Trades; Laborer; Apprenticeship |
| Ferguson Construction | Dayton area | Laborer; Carpenter; Construction |
| Shook Construction | Dayton area | Construction; Skilled Trades |
| Miller Valentine Construction | Dayton area | Construction; Skilled Trades |
| Skanska | Dayton region | Construction; Skilled Trades |
| Metcon | Dayton area | General Trades; Construction Labor |
| Rieck Services | Dayton | HVAC; Plumbing; Electrical |
| Manfreda Construction | Dayton area | Construction Labor; General Trades |
| Ritter Co. | Dayton area | Construction; Building Services |
| Renewal by Andersen | Dayton area | Installation; Construction |
| Baker Construction | Dayton area | Construction; Labor |
| Winsupply | Dayton area | Plumbing/HVAC Supply; Operations |
| Greater Dayton RTA | Dayton | Facilities; Maintenance; Skilled Trades |
| City of Dayton | Dayton | Public Works; Maintenance; Construction |
| Montgomery County | Dayton area | Facilities; Maintenance; Public Works |
| IBEW Local 82 | Dayton | Electrical Apprenticeship |
| Ironworkers Local 290 | Dayton/Tipp City | Ironworker Apprenticeship |
| SMART Local 24 | Dayton | Sheet Metal Apprenticeship |
| Roofers Local 75 | Dayton | Roofing Apprenticeship |
| UA Local 162 | Dayton | Plumbing; Pipefitting; Refrigeration |
| Ohio Laborers | Dayton | Laborer Apprenticeship |
| Operating Engineers Local 18 | Miamisburg area | Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship |
| Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers | Dayton region | Bricklaying Apprenticeship |
| Finishing Trades Institute Ohio Region | Dayton region | Painting/Finishing Trades |
| Employer | Location | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Machining; Quality |
| Honda Development & Manufacturing | Ohio region | Production; Manufacturing; Quality |
| Copeland | Dayton area | Production; Machining; Maintenance |
| Fuyao Glass America | Moraine | Production; Machine Operator; Quality |
| FC Industries | Dayton area | CNC; Machine Operator; Quality |
| Dayton-Phoenix Group | Dayton | Manufacturing; Assembly; Machining |
| Hohman Plating | Dayton | Production; Plating; Quality |
| Lincotek Medical | Dayton area | Medical Manufacturing; Production |
| GM/DMAX | Moraine | Production; Manufacturing; Quality |
| WCR | Dayton area | Manufacturing; Production; Quality |
| All Service Plastic Molding | Dayton area | Plastic Manufacturing; Production |
| Bowser-Morner | Dayton area | Materials Testing; Manufacturing Support |
| Midmark | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Assembly; Quality |
| Henny Penny | Eaton/Dayton region | Manufacturing; Assembly; Production |
| Nidec | Dayton area | Manufacturing; Production; Engineering Support |
| Yaskawa Motoman | Dayton area | Robotics; Manufacturing; Assembly |
| Clopay | Dayton area | Manufacturing; Production; Assembly |
| Norwood Medical | Dayton region | Medical Manufacturing; Production |
| Performance Health | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Distribution |
| Parker Hannifin | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Assembly; Quality |
| Emerson | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Production; Technical |
| Avery Dennison | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Production; Quality |
| Crown Equipment | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Assembly; Service |
| Abbott | Ohio region | Manufacturing; Production; Quality |
| Cargill | Dayton region | Production; Manufacturing |
| Fukuvi USA | Dayton area | Manufacturing; Production; Quality |
| AeroVironment | Dayton/Greene County | Advanced Production; Manufacturing |
| Pratt Industries | Dayton region | Manufacturing; Production |
| Semcorp | Dayton region | Advanced Manufacturing; Production |
| United Alloy | Dayton region | Fabrication; Manufacturing; Production |
| Employer | Location | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Valley Child Development Centers | Dayton/Montgomery County | Childcare Assistant; Classroom Support |
| YMCA of Greater Dayton | Dayton area | Childcare; Youth Program Staff |
| Wright-Patterson Child & Youth Programs | Fairborn/WPAFB | Child & Youth Program Assistant |
| Montgomery County Head Start | Dayton area | Teacher Assistant; Classroom Support |
| Preschool Promise | Dayton | Early Childhood; Family Support |
| Dayton Public Schools | Dayton | Early Childhood; Classroom Support |
| Kettering City Schools | Kettering | Early Childhood; Classroom Support |
| Little Hearts School House | Dayton area | Childcare Assistant; Classroom Aide |
| Lightbridge Academy | Dayton area | Teacher Assistant; Childcare |
| Pathways Learning Academy | Dayton area | Teacher Assistant; Classroom Support |
| Playtime Nursery School | Dayton area | Childcare Assistant; Classroom Support |
| KinderCare | Dayton area | Teacher Assistant; Childcare |
| The Goddard School | Dayton area | Assistant Teacher; Classroom Support |
| Primrose Schools | Dayton area | Teacher Assistant; Early Childhood |
| Kiddie Academy | Dayton area | Childcare Assistant; Teacher Assistant |
| Childcare Choice | Dayton area | Childcare; Early Childhood |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton | Dayton | Youth Program Staff; Child Support |
| Dayton Children's community programs | Dayton | Child/Family Support |
| Montgomery County youth programs | Montgomery County | Youth Program Support |
| Local Step Up To Quality childcare centers | Dayton/Montgomery County | Teacher Assistant; Classroom Support |
Build Skills. Build Your Future.
Compare degrees, certificates, admissions steps, costs, and pathways.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS →Explore grants, work-study, loans, and aid for college or career school.
START FAFSA →Explore short-term credentials for entry-level and in-demand work.
VIEW CERTIFICATES →Explore interests, occupations, education requirements, and career pathways.
OHIO MEANS JOBS K-12 →Explore military service as a career pathway. Compare career training, technical skills, education opportunities, leadership experience, and how military careers may transfer into civilian employment.
Explore Army jobs, training, and enlisted and officer career pathways.
EXPLORE ARMY CAREERS →Explore careers in healthcare, STEM, aviation, logistics, engineering, skilled trades, technology, and more.
EXPLORE NAVY CAREERS →Explore aviation, healthcare, cyber, intelligence, technology, logistics, maintenance, and other careers.
EXPLORE AIR FORCE CAREERS →Explore Marine Corps occupational specialties, training, requirements, and ways to serve.
EXPLORE MARINE CAREERS →Explore careers in maritime safety, security, operations, technical fields, and public service.
EXPLORE COAST GUARD CAREERS →Explore careers in space operations, intelligence, cyber, engineering, acquisitions, and technology.
EXPLORE SPACE FORCE CAREERS →Barriers Don't Have to Stop the Goal.
Professional clothing, coaching, confidence, and workforce support.
CLOTHES THAT WORK →Free Wi-Fi, computers, Microsoft Office, scanners, printers, and device access.
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY →Tell Ms. Dynesha what's happening and we'll identify the next step.
TEXT MS. DYNESHA →Get Ready. Get Licensed. Get Moving.
Applicants ages 15½ through 17 taking the knowledge test online need a supervising adult present and must use a computer or laptop with a working webcam.
Graduation Was a Milestone — Not the Finish Line.
Explore alumni networking, leadership, development, and resources.
ALUMNI NETWORK →Strong communication can help you in interviews, networking, school, leadership, and the workplace. Use these tools to practice speaking clearly, introducing yourself professionally, and building confidence.
Toastmasters gives people a supportive place to practice public speaking, communication, and leadership. Students can visit a club as a guest before deciding whether membership is right for them.
EXPLORE TOASTMASTERS → DAYTON CLUB →An elevator pitch is a short introduction—usually about 20–60 seconds—that tells someone who you are, what you do or want to do, your strengths, and what opportunity you are looking for.
LEARN ABOUT ELEVATOR PITCHES →Use this simple structure to introduce yourself professionally without sounding scripted.
Say your introduction out loud, record yourself, listen back, and practice again. Focus on eye contact, tone, pace, posture, and speaking clearly.
INTERVIEW PRACTICE →Practice introducing yourself to employers, instructors, mentors, and community partners. A strong introduction should feel natural, brief, and connected to your goal.
7 PITCH TIPS →Not comfortable practicing alone? Reach out and practice your elevator pitch, interview answers, or professional introduction with Ms. Dynesha.
TEXT MS. DYNESHA →Prepare. Present Yourself. Get the Opportunity.
Create a résumé that clearly communicates your skills and experience.
BUILD MY RÉSUMÉ →Prepare the information employers commonly request.
PRACTICE APPLYING →Practice common questions and prepare strong examples.
PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS →Discover career interests that may fit your strengths, preferences, and the kind of work you may enjoy.
TAKE YOUR INTEREST PROFILE →Explore careers that fit your interests and preferences.
TAKE ASSESSMENT →Identify skills you already have and occupations where they matter.
MATCH MY SKILLS →Compare careers by education, wages, duties, and outlook.
EXPLORE CAREERS →Young-adult tools for jobs, training, education, and career planning.
OPEN GETMYFUTURE →Use the tools. Use the resources. Ask for support. Keep moving.