Upskill

Here's the thing about the World Wide Web.........with the right navigation, you can learn just about anything.

Now, I'm not saying that you can become a doctor, pharmacist, or dentist, by taking a few online courses. But I am saying that there are career industries available to you now, that were not a few years ago.

Hence, why classroom teachers are having such a challenging time in the recent years. Everything that K-12 students need to learn, is on the internet and students are now more aware of this. Because this generation is being raised in a technology era, they have a more trusting relationship with the internet. As for many adults, we know that the information is available, but our relationship with technology is much different.

I appreciate having access to the internet. However, I was raised obtaining information from teachers, professors, and books. My gatekeepers to knowledge were trusted sources, because they had the credentials to share their expertise. Now that we are in a technological world, my mindset has to shift. And if you are like me, I'm still a work in progress. I don't trust the many courses, coaches, and sites that are providing information online. My suspicion causes apprehension, but instead of being inactive, I have become more diligent about vetting my sources.

As a job seeker, gathering knowledge is a guaranteed strategy for securing a new job. Adding skills to your resume showcases your talent to future employers.

Upskill is defined as the act of learning additional skills.

Check out these trusted sites to find reliable courses & certifications:

LinkedIn Learning

Udemy

Coursera

Skillshare

Google SkillShop

Using the internet as your vehicle, take the time to search and invest in improving your skillset. If you are trying to break into the following industries, here are a few topics to look into on your upskill journey:

Technology:

C++

Python

HTML

SQL

JAVA

R

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion:

Project Management

Onboarding

Diversity in the Workplace

Edtech:

Curriculum Development

Educational Leadership

UX Design

Gamification

Finance:

Auditing

Bookkeeping

Financial Management

Excel

Marketing:

SEO

Tableau

Social Media

Data Analysis

Storytelling

Until next time, friend!