Job Skills and Readiness

Job Readiness and Skill-Building

• Capital One Money & Life Program : Self-guided exercises, one-on-one mentoring, and on-demand workshops to teach financial well-being
• Coursera : Courses from top universities and companies. Some are offered for free or there’s a free trial for the paid courses.
• EdX : Free online university courses
• FTC Consumer Advice and Publications : Information on avoiding job scams and free-to-order flyers
• Free Texas Driving Tests : Free registration for libraries
• Learn Free: Online classes in tech, job prep, GED, and more
• Lifeline Program : Free cell phone program for qualifying applicants
• LinkedInLearning : On-demand video courses in business, technology, and creative skills
• MyLink Card : Access to Houston Public Library’s digital collection for all Texans, including LinkedInLearning
• TUTA : Free email service that does not require a phone number
• Wellness Center : Financial literacy lessons offered through a partnership between CARDBoard Project, First United Bank, and Bonzai
• YouGlish : Tool for English learners to hear how words are pronounced in real context

Tech Skills Training

• DigitalLearn.org : Self-paced tech lessons in English and Spanish
• Digital Skills Framework : Checklist of digital skills organized into categories
• IBM Skills Build : Self-paced technology lessons
• OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) : Senior Planet technology learning program

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