TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE END OF 2020
CARES Act funding is out there to benefit those looking to “re-skill”, “up-skill”, or just find something to hold them over.
Today we’re featuring three great programs to aid in workforce and economic recovery. All are intended to promote a more diverse, resilient, and sustainable workforce by helping Hawai‘i’s displaced workers and recent graduates learn new skills and enter new fields.
Full-time or part-time opportunities with a Host Company or organization in non-tourism based, emerging industries
Monthly wages and optional health insurance benefits for the duration of the program
Formal and/or on-the-job training and industry knowledge to bring you up-to-speed or take you to the next level in the position and field you’re matched with
Opportunity to learn about and develop a new career in a resilient sector of our local economy
Source: https://www.edahawaii.org/participants
This paid internship program matches applicants with local industries in innovative, sustainable fields. It allows people to learn and work at the same time. Available for those who are unemployed or financially impacted by COVID-19.
Visit https://www.edahawaii.org/participants to apply.
The key objectives of the Kupu ʻĀina Corps are to:
Provide paid, career building employment opportunities for individuals who are are not only excited about these fields, but have been furloughed, unemployed, or are recent graduates seeking opportunities due to COVID-19.
Upskill! This program will strengthen your skills and add important credentials to your resume.
Make a difference! The Kupu ʻĀina Corps aims to help Hawaiʻi’s amazing non-profit, government, and for-profit entities get important work done during these challenging times. Host site funding for this program will cover the full cost for members.
source: https://www.kupuhawaii.org/ainacorps/
Like the Aloha Connects Innovation program, KUPU ‘Āina Corps provides paid placements, but focuses primarily on natural resources, including fields like conservation and agriculture.
It is available to recent graduates, as well as those whose employment is affected by COVID-19.
Visit https://www.kupuhawaii.org/ainacorps/ to apply.
What is Coursera?
Coursera is an online learning platform that partners with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
How the program works:
3,800 courses and 400 Specializations available for free (sign-up ends October 31, 2020)Course Certificates offered for each course completedNewly-enrolled learners will have through December 31, 2020 to complete their courses
source: https://www.htdc.org/workforce-recovery-initiative-by-coursera/
This program is a great opportunity for those who want to learn at their own pace from home. Anyone can apply, but there is priority for the unemployed.
Visit https://www.htdc.org/workforce-recovery-initiative-by-coursera/ to apply.
Visit https://www.htdc.org/covid-19/learning-tech/ for Hawaii Technological Development Corporation’s recommended courses.
Visit https://www.coursera.org/browse to look at all of Coursera’s course offerings. Many courses are available as a free audit without having to apply to the Workforce Recovery Initiative. You may not get a certificate for completing free courses, but the knowledge will be valuable nonetheless, especially for life skills topics such as personal finance, learning strategies, and wellness.
