Grow with Google is an initiative that draws on our 20-year history of building products, platforms, and services that help people and businesses grow. Through Grow with Google, we aim to help everyone across America – those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.

We are proud that in 2017, 35,000 Ohio businesses, website publishers, and nonprofits benefitted from Google tools and that we helped provide $4.9 billion of economic activity for Ohio organizations (source). And we know that for many small businesses, learning how to harness the Internet can help them grow their business.

We also recognize the importance of digital skills when searching for a job in Ohio. According to the National Skills Coalition, middle-skills jobs account for 55% of all jobs in Ohio but only 47% of state workers are trained to the middle-skill level.

We’re excited to partner with terrific libraries and community organizations throughout the state to help Ohio job seekers and small businesses learn digital skills. 

We'll have three events in Ohio during the week of March 18th.

Columbus: Monday, March 18
Akron: Wednesday, March 20
Lima: Friday, March 22

Our three events will be held in the following locations:

Columbus:
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 South Grant Avenue 
Columbus, OH 43215

Akron:
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 South High Street
Akron, OH 44326

Lima:
Lima Public Library
650 West Market Street
Lima, OH 45801

That’s right, there is no cost to attend a Grow with Google Ohio event.

Yes, there is parking available at each event.

Columbus: Unfortunately, complimentary parking is unavailable for this event. The paid library parking garage is accessible from Library Park North off of South Grant Ave.
Akron: Unfortunately, complimentary parking is unavailable for this event. There is a paid parking garage directly next to the library on South High Street.
Lima: Complimentary parking is available in the library parking lot located off of West Market Street. Additional complimentary parking is also available at the Allen County Historical Museum & at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Hospital.

You’ll want to bring something to take notes with -- a laptop (we’ll have free wifi) or a pen & paper are recommended so you don’t miss any information. Also consider bringing a light sweater or jacket just in case.

You can register for the events here.

Unfortunately, this means the workshop is at capacity and we’re unable to take any additional guests for that workshop. Although it’s unlikely, if we do happen to have extra space on event day, we will create a stand-by line and admit guests on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll do our best to let you in, but it is not guaranteed. If you aren't able to pre-register for a certain workshop, we encourage you to check out our online resources at google.com/grow.

In order to accommodate as many people as possible, please only sign up for one workshop. You'll only be able to pick one of the workshops in each location. Although it’s unlikely, if we do happen to have extra space on event day, we will create a stand-by line and admit guests on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll do our best to let you in, but it is not guaranteed. If you aren't able to pre-register for a workshop, we encourage you to check out our online resources at google.com/grow.

Drop by our coaching reservation desk at one of our events to get paired with a Googler coach for your 1:1 coaching session. Coaches will be matched to those waiting in line on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, we cannot take any advance reservations or appointments.

Only guests who registered online will be guaranteed to attend the events. If we have extra spots on the day of the event, we'll do our best to accommodate those who did not register ahead of time.

Yes, we will have light snacks and refreshments available for you to enjoy at the events.

Google strives to make events open and accessible to everyone, regardless of disability or special needs. Guests with disabilities and/or special needs should provide details in the registration form and email us at growohio@google.com. This information will be kept private and will be distributed only to the individuals who need to know it to accommodate your request.

You can email us at growohio@google.com.