While you are looking for a job don't forget that you have an opportunity to use this time to pick up highly valuable training certifications. "Up-skilled" workers qualify for higher wages and growth opportunities. Specialized training certifications – like welding – or exposure to industries through internships or apprenticeships can help get workers "up-skilled."
For anyone living in Upstate SC check out these programs: Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the South Carolina Technical College System, provides employers with consultation services to set up paid apprenticeship programs for high school and college students as well as adults. Many Greenville-area companies like Michelin, ReWa and Charter Communications offer apprenticeships.
LaunchGVL is a partnership between the chamber and Greenville County School District. It places high school juniors and seniors in paid internships with local companies. Students can find internships in communications, manufacturing, business and more.
Workforce Pathway Grants are state-funded scholarships for workers to take continuing education courses. Greenville Technical College offers courses in manufacturing, environmental safety, healthcare and quality management.
Alison has pulled together educational resources specific to unique needs for educations during #Coronavirus. Topics include Upskill while off work, Work from home, & Home for school.
Check out Coursera's online learning. A lot of free options!
https://www.coursera.org/ #skillboost
To all our nurses out there, don't forget to check out this free online training course on Coronavirus designed to keep nurse practitioners informed and safe: https://www.intelycare.com/covid-19/training/
What do you think are going to be the new/emerging jobs and skills to train for with all the #Coronavirus craziness? Anyone know of any online training programs that might help getting hired in these areas? #skillboost
You may find some extra time where you would typically be out and about. Using this to either pick up a new or brush up on an old language is a way to add some personal skills that could not only benefit you personally but also be appealing on a resume. Apps/ websites like Duolinga are free tools to help learn languages. https://www.duolingo.com/ #onlinetraining
All 3 kids' schools are starting on line learning next week. They're using video conferencing for instruction & sending workbook material via email. While they're doing that, I'm brushing up on my Excel skills. Using Udemy.com and Coursera & they're great! #onlinetraining #workfromhome #coronavirus
Khan Academy has some great free resources to help figure out what is next. To name a few resources.... applying for education programs, what to expect if you are thinking of changing jobs, and guides on freelancing & business ownership.
This is what I said to myself a few years ago. In 2016 I was looking for a job. I already had more than a decade of experience and thought it would be easy to find a place. However after 6 months of applications with no success I realized that it was time to change something. I've always been good with computers but thought that software development is too hard, too boring or too [put any reason for me not to do it here]. Well after those 6 months I was ready to take the leap. I did a bit of research online and found CookSystems (my way in!). I did a 2 months coding bootcamp with them that was basically FREE and had all their support in finding my way into the field. If you have found yourself in a similar situation and think this is something that can work for you, check them out https://cooksys.com/programs/