Education & Careers

Explore resources for education, training, career development, and employment opportunities.

7 guides in this topic

Education

Education
Going Back to School as an Adult: GED, Certificates, and More
A friendly overview of high school equivalency, career certificates, apprenticeships, and college options for adults returning to school.
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Education
Free and Low-Cost Online Learning Options
A plain-language look at library resources, community college online courses, open online courses, adult education, and digital literacy programs.
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Education
Scholarships and Education Grants: The Basics
Learn how the FAFSA, federal grants, state grants, and local scholarships generally work, and how to spot scholarship scams before they cost you.
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Careers
Resume Basics: Building a Clear, Simple Resume
How to build a clear, simple resume, what sections to include, how to describe your experience, and where to get free help.
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Careers
Remote Jobs: How to Search Safely and Spot Scams
Learn where to look for legitimate remote roles, the warning signs of job scams flagged by the FTC, and why you should never pay to get hired.
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Careers
Looking for Career Training? Start Here
Learn where to start with career training, from American Job Centers and WIOA programs to apprenticeships, community college certificates, and CareerOneStop.
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Careers
A Practical Job Search Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for organizing your job search, using American Job Centers and CareerOneStop, networking, and tracking applications.
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