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For a variety of reasons many older adults are going back to work and want to increase their skills or learn new ones. Update your skills for no-cost, online training that can lead to industry certifications.
Resources and Training Opportunities:
New York State Office for the Aging - GetSetUp
Designed by and for people 50 and older to learn new skills, connect with others, and unlock new life experiences. Provides hundreds of live online classes to keep you mentally, physically and socially active. Classes are interactive, easy to join, offered day and night and free for our community.
NorthStar Digital Literacy
Defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills.
Coursera
Online Learning from Your DOL - Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 7000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.
SkillUp® Metrix Learning
Bridging the skills gap with online courses to reskill, upskill and cross-skill.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
ETA-funded community service and work-based program that provides subsidized training for low-income persons 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects.
Careeronestop Older Worker Program Finder
Find employment services for low-income, unemployed seniors.
Additional ideas to help enhance your reskilling efforts:
- Job Club/Networking
- Creating a social media presence
- Volunteer Work
- Contact the Office for the Aging
- Consider an AARP Membership and Benefits