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• Live Veteran Navigator: Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources
• Live Job Coaching: Get help to transition your resume from military to civilian careers including translating military skills, key words, and more.
• Resume Lab: Transition your resume from military to civilian careers including formatting, key words, transferable skills, and more from BrainFuse experts.
• Tools for Learners: Live Tutoring, a Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Send a Question Feature, Language Lab, and more.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

CareerOneStop is your source for employment information and inspiration. It has tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals, and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 5,000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.

Use the link to create a free Coursera account and begin learning.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

GetSetUp Is a social learning platform for individuals 50+, taught by peers who are experts in their field.

• Find live, interactive classes covering digital learning, physical health, mental health, social health, and vocational health.
• Courses include: Introduction to Youtube, Get Started with Zoom, Common Scams and Frauds, Being the Best Grandparent Ever, Android Smartphone Security and Safety, TV Streaming Devices, Blue Zones – What Are They?
• These easy-to-join classes also offer social hours hosted by community members and special events with speakers who directly address areas of interest to older adults.
• Classes are taught in English, Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator gives job seekers the tools they need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, craft resumes, write cover letters, and get hired. Just register with an email address.

​​​​​​​This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

LearningExpress Library has ebooks, practice tests, resume and cover letter building, computer skills tutorials, and much more. Simply register with an email address to find resources to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, or become a U.S. citizen

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts, with more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. Videos, tutorials, and courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Get started by logging in with your library card and PIN.

​​​​​​​This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Northstar Digital Literacy offers online assessments and courses for people with no, low, or limited technology skills. Northstar Digital Literacy helps people test and meet basic computer digital literacy standards in three main areas:

• Essential Computer Skills: Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
• Essential Software Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Using Technology in Daily Life: Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Skillshare is an online learning platform with thousands of creative courses and classes taught by experts to help you learn new skills. Get access to thousands of inspiring online classes on topics such as illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.

Use the link and sign up to activate your prepaid Skillshare account for twelve months.

This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.