Flying High Inc.

Flying High Inc., registered as a non-profit organization doing business as the Professional Development Center, is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and has been registered in SAM.gov since November 2009. The organization specializes in workforce development, substance abuse treatment, and community economic development initiatives, with a particular focus on serving the Appalachian region and addressing workforce challenges in economically distressed areas. As a state-certified treatment provider and operator of two state-certified professional development schools, Flying High Inc. demonstrates a commitment to supporting individuals with barriers to employment, particularly those struggling with substance use disorders.

Through two significant federal grant awards, Flying High Inc. has delivered targeted services across multiple domains. The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $1,018,000 project grant to support comprehensive economic and community development initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region, focusing on infrastructure, entrepreneurial development, workforce training, and community capacity building. Simultaneously, the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment provided a grant for the Treatment, Recovery and Workforce Support Program in the Mahoning Valley, which aims to serve 450 individuals with substance use disorders over five years. This program implements the Recovery to Work (RTW) evidence-based program, helping individuals maintain recovery while developing vocational skills. Additionally, Flying High Inc. has received a sub-grant from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, further extending its network of partnerships and demonstrating its ability to collaborate with state and federal agencies to deliver comprehensive workforce and recovery support services.