With no prior experience or college degree required, participants can register for Verizon Skill Forward to access self-paced, expert-led online courses designed by leading universities and industry experts in edX's partner network for 12 months at no cost, including dedicated courses in Spanish. Participants will be able to access curated lists of more than 250 courses spanning 84 unique professional certificate programs that they can take on their own time and are designed to help them gain the skills necessary to pursue high-growth jobs across the in-demand areas of artificial intelligence, business, coding, communication, data, finance, IT and more.
Participants of Verizon Skill Forward will also be granted ongoing access to edX's Career Engagement Network, which includes a suite of career development and exploration tools, including career tips, resources, and a job board, as well as industry-related events and workshops. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to engage with Skills Builder, a tool designed to align participant career goals to relevant learning opportunities across courses and programs.
This effort is part of Citizen Verizon, Verizon's responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement, and will build on the company's goal of preparing 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030, as well as accelerate digital inclusion efforts nationwide through access to educational tools and resources.
"When you make quality education accessible to all, you give individuals the freedom to pave their own path," said
"In an era where technology rapidly evolves and the nature of work continuously shifts, the need for lifelong learning and skills development has never been more crucial," said
To learn more about Verizon Skill Forward and register for courses now, visit partnerships.edx.org/verizon. Visit CitizenVerizon.com to learn more about the company's responsible business efforts.
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