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Ohio College2Careers

Are you a college student dealing with physical, learning, autism, sensory, or mental health concerns? If you are, you will want to check out a new partnership between Ohio's state college and university system, the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Ohio businesses, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD). Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VR Counselors) are located in 15 public colleges and universities around Ohio to help students with job placement, technology, and internships. OOD has also expanded its business relations team to connect college students with disabilities to internship and permanent employment opportunities.

Here at Miami University, Wendy Taylor is the Ohio College2Careers Counselor. Wendy’s office is in The Miller Center for Student Disability Services in Shriver 304.  She also spends a day per week at both Miami Middletown (105 JHN) and Miami Hamilton (120 REN).  She can be reached at taylorw7@MiamiOH.edu OR wendy.taylor@ood.ohio.gov OR 513-313-2111.

Ohio College2Careers aims for students with disabilities to have the support they need to complete their degree and/or credential, earn higher wages, and meet the demands of tomorrow’s labor market.

Some of the services available through Ohio College2Careers include:

  • Career exploration & counseling
  • Assistive technology
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Internships & permanent employment
  • Assistance navigating OhioMeansJobs resources
  • Connection to an expansive employer partner network

Want to learn more about OOD? It's the state agency that helps individuals with disabilities get careers and keep careers.  OOD serves individuals with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities as well as mental health disorders.  Further information about OOD and its services is available at ODD website. 

Meet with Wendy to find out if you are eligible for services. If you would like Wendy to reach out to you to gather additional information about the Ohio College2Careers program, please complete the Ohio College2Careers Interest Form.

Note: You do not need to be registered with The Miller Center for Student Disability Services to work with College2Careers. 

Career Services and Professional Development

Hamilton Campus Rentschler Hall 120
Middletown Campus Johnston Hall 105
513-727-3390