Many organizations offer free trainings and courses to help you learn more and excel in your desired career. Below is a list of resources that you can take advantage of during this period.
- Amazon and its partners are offering free online access to sponsored computer science courses in the United States. Content is intended for learners in grades 6-12, and teachers who are remotely teaching this age group. Parents can also access this curriculum online.
- Babbel is offering three months of free language learning to U.S. students through June 2020. Students can take courses in any language offered including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Indonesian, and English.
- Codeacademy is offering 10,000 scholarships to high school and college students across the world for the rest of the school year for its Codecademy Pro program.
- edX delivers online courses ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications.
- Goodwill is offering services online and by phone. Anyone can request assistance online or by calling (704) 372-3434.
- Virtual training services include customer service, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications, interview skills, online programming (Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML and CSS), and basic construction.
- Virtual employment services offered include career coaching, employment referrals, and job seeker support.
- iTunes-U has hundreds of free courses that can be used to learn a new skill or get started towards what you need to know for a certification.
- NCworks has a listing of online offerings and trainings offered by local organizations and agencies. There are opportunities for free trainings as well as other job search and career readiness resources.
- Skillshare offers online learning opportunities with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.
