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Build New Skills. Advance Your Career. Grow Your Business.
Free workforce training, industry-recognized certifications, entrepreneurship education, and business development resources designed to help residents of Montgomery, Clark, and Greene counties succeed in today's workforce.
Click on the links below to learn about our four core service offerings.
On-line, self-paced industry-recognized certifications in in-demand career fields.
In-person technical training to build your resume and advance your career.
Free weekly workshops with business, career, finance, and leadership experts.
Free job and resource fairs to get you connected with employers and area resources.
Contact the Workforce Training & Business Development Center
Serving Ohio through workforce innovation at CSU-Dayton.
Community Impact
The Workforce Training & Business Development Center strengthens communities by expanding access to education, increasing employment opportunities, supporting entrepreneurship, and helping low-resource communities achieve economic mobility.
Through partnerships with employers, government agencies, and community organizations, CSU is building a stronger, more competitive workforce across the Miami Valley.
Industry Partnerships
Central State University partners with employers throughout Montgomery, Clark, and Greene counties to develop a stronger regional workforce. Organizations benefit from customized workforce training, employee upskilling, internship opportunities, and access to a diverse pipeline of highly trained talent.
Why Central State?
Ohio's only public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Central State University is preparing tomorrow's workforce through accessible, hands-on training that connects individuals with meaningful careers and businesses with skilled talent.
Why Participants Choose CSU
- FREE for eligible residents
- Flexible online and classroom learning
- Industry-recognized certifications
- Hands-on instruction
- Small class sizes
- Experienced university faculty
- Career coaching
- Employer connections
- Business development support
- Stackable professional credentials
Contact the Workforce Training & Business Development Center
Central State University – Dayton
840 Germantown Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Omotayo Obayanju
Associate Program Director
937-376-6009
oobayanju@centralstate.edu
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Workforce Wednesdays
Weekly professional development and entrepreneurship workshops designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners build practical skills in leadership, marketing, finance, project management, and business growth. New workshops are offered every week.
Invest One Hour. Change Your Future.
Every Wednesday, participants gain practical knowledge from business leaders, university faculty, and workforce experts through engaging workshops focused on professional development and entrepreneurship.
Popular Topics
- Business Startup & Feasibility
- Business Planning & Finance
- Marketing & Branding
- Social Media Strategy
- Personal Finance
- Resume Building
- Interviewing Skills
- Leadership Development
- Project Management
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Coursera Professional Certifications
Earn industry-recognized online certificates from Google, IBM, Microsoft, Meta, and other global leaders. Learn at your own pace while building job-ready skills in cybersecurity, data analytics, project management, AI, digital marketing, and more— at no cost for eligible participants.
Featured Professional Certificates
Choose from more than 40 online career pathways including:
- Google Data Analytics
- Google Project Management
- Google UX Design
- Google Cybersecurity
- IBM Data Science
- Microsoft Cybersecurity
- Meta Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Python for Everybody
- Business Foundations (Wharton)
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Career & Technical Training
Gain hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor technology, environmental management, drinking water and wastewater operations, app development, artificial intelligence, and other high-demand career fields taught by industry experts.
Workforce Training Pathways
Technology & Information Systems
Prepare for careers in:
- Software Development
Manufacturing & Engineering
Develop practical skills in:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Robotics
- CNC Programming
- PLC Systems
- Welding
- Heat Treating
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
Environmental & Water Technologies
Industry-recognized workforce preparation in:
- Drinking Water Treatment
- Wastewater Operations
- Environmental Health & Safety
- EPA Compliance
- Water Quality
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Launch or grow your business through workshops covering:
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Marketing & Branding
- Business Pitch Development
- Leadership
- Technology Innovation
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Job & Resource Fairs
The Workforce Training & Business Development Center Job & Resource Fairs connect job seekers, working adults, students, and community members with employers, training opportunities, and support services that can help them take the next step toward meaningful employment and career advancement. Participants will:
- Meet local employers
- Explore open positions
- Learn about in-demand career pathways
- Connect with resources that support job readiness, education, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility.
- Learn about WTBDC programs, including Coursera certificates, Workforce Wednesdays, and in-person technical training opportunities.