• 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. 

Get connected with "Digital Navigators", kind and skilled experts, who can offer patient and personalized assistance in English and Spanish by clicking the Connected California Digital Navigators link above. This free program can help you:

  • Find low-cost internet service and devices for your home so you can get online.
  • Learn basic computer skills, such as how to navigate the internet.
  • Find and use online resources to improve your life.
  • Find online courses to assist with career development, applying for a job and more.

A "Navigator" is assigned to you after you reach out via phone, SMS text, email, or an online form. You can expect a response within 24 hours of reaching out Monday through Friday.

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

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. Please note, a valid Library card + PIN is required in order to register for access to Coursera. If you do not have a PIN, please call the Check Out Desk at (626) 570-5028.

PLEASE NOTE: This program for California residents is for a limited time with a limited number of seats. The program is full and there is no waitlist. If you received a “Program Full” message, you can log into your Coursera account on Mondays at 12 noon to see if any seats have become available. Access is not guaranteed.

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.

The partnership between the California State Library and GetSetUp concludes April 30th, 2024. Users will be given 30 days to choose a subscription, after which your account will automatically revert to a free “community only” subscription with limited access to classes. Keep the learning and engagement going by checking out the other online learning opportunities available through the Alhambra Library. 

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.