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The California State Library supports a variety of workforce development platforms to all Californians through their local public libraries.

Public libraries are community hubs that bring people together and close the opportunity gap by connecting people to essential services and resources. The resources available through Career Pathways are another way in which libraries aid in personal economic development, build and encourage communities of lifelong learners, increase digital equity, and support the information needs of a 21st Century society.

These resources were supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act or the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

	VetNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career or veteran needs. Provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide users through the necessary tasks to get a job. Contains resources for resume and cover letter writing, including 24-hr professional review and feedback. Includes live online interview practice from JobNow coaches and 24/7 access to an extensive library of interview strategies, tips, and career resources. Has access to live help and links for Navigating the Veterans Affairs system Houses resources to support adjusting from military to a civilian career Start using VetNow
	LearningExpress supports those looking to prepare for college, obtain occupational certification, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more. Assists in exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam. Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, teaching, adult education in Spanish, college placement exam prep Provides tools for resume building, interviewing, and job seeking Supplies tools for earning a high school equivalency diploma in California Contains video courses to help Californians build computer literacy skills Start using LearningExpress now
	LinkedIn Learning focuses on the skills needed to land the most sought after jobs. Provides professional certificates that can be added to a LinkedIn profile Courses include: Pitching Yourself, Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions, New Revenue Ideas for Food and Beverage Businesses, Construction Management: Technology on the Job Site Includes a concentration on the “whole” person, emphasizing mental health and wellness resources, guidance for managing stress/burnout, and other items like “Balancing Work and Life as a Work-from-Home Parent”. Contains critical soft skills training, such as resilience, team work, and time management. Offers courses in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and four other languages. Start using Linkedin Learning now
	Northstar focuses on people with no, low, or limited technology skills Build skills in key digital literacy areas and demonstrate knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Courses include: Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Email, Internet Basics, Information Literacy Defines the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education. Online, self-guided assessments measure mastery of basic skills in 14 areas. Classroom curricula provide detailed lesson plans for teachers, and can be used remotely or in person. (Enter your name in the test taker area. Start taking assessments.) Start using Northstar now

Let the California State Library and Pacific Library Partnership know what you think about the CAreer Pathways online learning resources offered through your public library! Complete this short, 3-minute survey (available in English and Spanish) to share your experience. Thank you for your time and feedback.

CAreer Pathways resources include: Coursera, GetSetUp, Job & Career Accelerator, LearningExpress Library Complete, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar, and VetNow. Not all libraries offer all resources.

¡Deje que la Biblioteca Estatal de California y la Asociación de Bibliotecas del Pacífico, tengan conocimiento sobre lo que piensa acerca de los recursos de aprendizaje en línea de CAreer Pathways que se ofrecen a través de su biblioteca pública! Complete la breve encuesta de 3 minutos (disponible en inglés y en español) para compartir su experiencia. Gracias por su tiempo y comentarios.

Los recursos de CAreer Pathways incluyen: Coursera, GetSetUp, Job & Career Accelerator, LearningExpress Library Complete, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar, y VetNow. No todas las bibliotecas ofrecen todos los recursos.

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