Jobs & Education

Overview

Jobs & Education

Featured Resource

VetNow: live, online help for job seekers and veterans

CAreers Pathways

  • Coursera: Build the skills you need for in-demand jobs with access to more than 5,000 courses and certifications.
  • Job & Career Accelerator: An easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions.
  • GetSetUp: Free live, online classes for older adults, including cooking, exercise, tech skills and much more.
  • LearningExpress Library: Prepare for professional exams, get certifications, get ready for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
  • Northstar Computer Skills Assessment: Not a computer whiz? Assess your tech skills and build the computer knowledge you need for daily life, employment, and higher education.
  • VetNow: live, online help for job seekers and veterans.

These resources are available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Job Help

  • AtoZ Databases Search jobs and businesses, and create mailing lists
  • Career OneStop: Help with exploring careers, writing résumés, interviewing, and finding jobs
  • Learn How to Become: Search career paths, research education options, job details, and salaries
  • VetNow: live, online help for job seekers and veterans

Language Learning & ESL

  • Duolingo: 36 languages, including Klingon!
  • Mango Languages: A fast, easy way to learn a language (more than 70 languages & ESL)
  • U.S.A. Learns: Learn English, basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills

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