LeBron James opens Starbucks in Ohio, providing much more than coffee: Details of outlet explored

Throughout his career, LeBron James has built an empire away from basketball. Along with being one of the greatest NBA players ever, he's been very successful in the business world.

Recent reports have emerged that LeBron James has a new venture in a place special to him. The LA Lakers star is opening up a Starbucks in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

Along with providing high-quality coffee, this Starbucks is going the extra mile for its workers. Along with all employees making an hourly salary, they will receive training certificates that can help them continue to advance in the hospitality industry.

Alex Schuler, manager of the Starbucks owned by the NBA star, opened up on what it has done for her.

"It's changed my life a lot. I went from being at Starbucks as a barista to being a manager and it's given me a whole new outlook on hospitality as an industry. It's given me insight into it that I didn't have before."

LeBron James continues to invest in his hometown

Part of what has made LeBron James such a special athlete is what he's done away from the game. He's been given the opportunity to be impactful in the community, and he continues to make the most of it.

As most know, LeBron began his NBA journey with his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Along with delivering the franchise a title, he's done wonders for the people in his city.

This Starbucks is his latest attempt at helping improve the community in Akron. His biggest venture by far is his iPromise school. Along with helping youth further their education, the establishment also has programs for adults who want to either finish their schooling or move forward with it.

Even though he's with the LA Lakers now, it's clear that Akron is still home to LeBron. With all his ventures in Akron, families that were down on their luck now have a shot at getting an education and landing a stable career. For all those who critique LeBron, his charity work off the court doesn't get discussed enough.