Resources
For Learners
GCFLearnFree.org offers 125 tutorials, including more than 1,100 lessons, videos, and interactives, completely free.
Mousercise is an online exercises teaching how to move and click a computer mouse, click buttons, use drop-down and scroll-bar menus, and fill-out forms.
Training content is also available in Spanish
Fun and entertaining typing curriculum. Featuring engaging exercises, interactive typing games, and positive reinforcement, Typing.com is perfect for all age ranges and skill levels.
A comparable resource is also available in Spanish
Digital Learn hosts a wealth of self paced video tutorials and instructor guides and lesson plans for topics including Intro to Computers & the Internet, Being Safe Online, Job Skills, Productivity Skills, Facebook, Skype, Online Shopping and Mobile Devices.
Training content is also available in Spanish
Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. The resource hosts 100+ free courses ranging from iPhone Texting to Airbnb and Ancestry.com.
Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. The resource hosts 100+ free courses ranging from iPhone Texting to Airbnb and Ancestry.com.
The Northstar Digital Literacy Project defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. The ability of adults to perform these tasks can be assessed through online, self-guided modules. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in nine main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
With a free registration (no email address required) students can track their progress and gain certifications in topics including; Using your computer or device, Online basics, Online shopping, Socializing online, Using Facebook, Using a digital camera, Watching and listening online, How to be a Digital Champion, Online safety, Finding a job online, Improving your health online, Managing your money online and Public services online.
The resource is designed to be fully accessible and usable for everyone and provides an Accessibility Guide
For Job Seekers
Employ & Empower Resume Rally Resource
This website was designed to facilitate the AFN led Employ & Empower Resume Rallies. It hosts useful resume tips and a host of templates.
Job Description Writer - CareerOne
The Job Description Writer walks you through a step-by-step process of building a meaningful job description that can be used to create responsibilities within a resume.
Google's Resume Builder lets you create a professional-looking resume in a flash. It connects to your Google Drive account, which means your resume will be secure, easy to edit, and created for free using a simple work history form and selection of templates.
Creating Resumes - Digital Learn
Digital Learn’s video tutorials walk students through how to create and edit resumes in Microsoft Word.
GCFLearnFree’s tutorials provide detailed instructions and tips on Cover Letters, Interviewing Skills, Job Applications, Job Search and Networking and Resume Writing.
Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders - CareerOne
Have a criminal record and need a job? Find tips and resources to help you explore careers, get training, and search and apply for jobs.
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
Content is also available in Spanish
Veteran and Military Transition Center
Veteran and Military Transition Center is your one-stop site for employment, training and financial help after your military service.
Content is also available in Spanish
Indeed Prosper Fair Chance Program
Indeed Prosper Fair Chance Program puts you in front of employers who may be more friendly to hiring people with barriers to employment.
Employment for People with Disabilities
Texas Health and Human Services is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have access to meaningful employment services in the community, especially integrated competitive employment. This webpage hosts a series of links to local programs that assist people with disabilities obtain employment.