LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — To help Lake County residents prepare for and find the jobs they want, the Lake County Library is providing access to multiple online resources that provide job training, skill building, test preparation and professional development.
These services are provided through the California State Library CAreer Pathways program and are from some of the top online learning companies. They are accessible either at the public library or from home.
Access to these platforms normally comes with subscription and other fees. Thanks to funding from the State Library all are available for free through the Lake County Library.
The digital resources can be accessed on the Lake County Library website under services for job seekers. These resources include:
• Coursera is an online learning platform. Coursera features over 2,800 courses, focused on the most in-demand skills with 15 professional certificate programs.
• GetSetUp is a social learning platform for individuals 50+ and offers live online classes, social hours hosted by community members, and special events with speakers who directly address areas of interest for older adults.
• LinkedIN Learning has more than 5,000 on-demand courses taught by instructors with real world experience. Courses cover many business, creative, and technology topics in short lessons.
• Northstar Digital Literacy helps people learn computer basics through free online learning and assessments.
• LearningExpress from EBSCO helps people prepare for the ASVAB, SAT, AP exams, and career licensure tests through practice tests, tutorials, ebooks, articles and flashcards.
• Skillshare has thousands of online classes on topics including illustration, design, photography, freelancing and more.
Residents can learn more about the California State Library Career Pathways program on their website.
These projects were made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums.
Check out free online job training from the Lake County Library
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