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Training and Education Resources
Some jobs will require specific college degrees and credentials, others may allow years of experience instead or a combination of the two.
Below are several training, education and volunteer resources to gain experience for careers in the public safety or justice service fields.
Please note: The lists below are not comprehensive, they are meant to provide only a snapshot of the resources and opportunities available.
Training Resources
The resources below provide supplemental training for prospective job seekers.
Dispatch
Justice Services
- Ohio Supreme Court
- American Probation and Parole Association
- National Institute of Corrections
- Ohio Victim Witness Association
- National Center for Victims of Crime
Public Safety
Fire, Law Enforcement, EMT
Education Resources
In Cuyahoga County there are 13 four-year colleges, 14 two-year schools, and another 200+ colleges and universities are located within 150 miles of the county.
See robust list of schools nearbyBelow are schools nearby with specific programs and courses related to careers in the public safety or justice services fields.
- Auburn Career Center Adult Education (fire/EMS)
- Baldwin Wallace University (degrees, programs and certificates in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Legal Studies, National Security)
- Bryant & Stratton College (degrees and certificates through their Human and Legal Services program)
- Case Western University - (Anatomical Sciences, Law, Pathology, Social Work)
- Cleveland State University (degrees, programs, and certificates in Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Criminology, Law, Psychology and Criminology, Public Safety Management, Social Work)
- Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Public Safety Training Center (law enforcement, criminal justice, fire/EMS, dispatch, court reporting, paralegal)
- John Carrol University (degrees, programs and certificates in Sociology and Criminology program)
- Lakeland Community College (Criminal Justice, Emergency Management Planning, Emergency Medical Technology, EMT/paramedic, Fire Science, Human Services, Paralegal Studies)
- Lorain Community College (degrees and certificates through their Public Safety program)
Volunteer/Experience Resources
Whether you just graduated from school, are switching careers, or trying something new a lot of jobs look for candidates with experience in the field and volunteer opportunities can help you gain that experience early on.
There are many opportunities to take classes and earn certifications with no prior experience:
- First Aid/CPR training (search online for options near you)
- Stop the Bleed
- Cuyahoga County Emergency Management hosts free classes for partner agencies
- Citizen Academies hosted by agencies that are open to the public:
- Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Cleveland FBI
- You can also search "Citizens Police Academy" online to see more options near you
Volunteering for a non-profit organization affiliated with your intended career field is another great way to begin gaining relevant experience. Some examples include: