More than half of today’s jobs across all industries require some technology skills, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that will reach 77 percent in the next decade.
The San Diego Metro Career Centers is putting the word out to veterans about a free program that can help veterans and their eligible spouses update their skills and secure technology certification. The program, in partnership with Microsoft, and with assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor, is called Elevate America and it’s designed to help build the technology skills of veterans and improve their chances of securing technology-related jobs.
Following an assessment of eligibility at the Career Center, veterans and their eligible covered spouses can request a no-cost voucher that will provide them with online training to improve their skills in selected Microsoft technologies. Additionally they will be able to secure an industry recognized certification exam that can be used to demonstrate skills to employers.
“This is a wonderful program for veterans and their spouses,“ said Mary Jo Asuncion, Performance/QA Specialist at the San Diego Metro Career Centers. “It allows veterans to complete the training in their own home, at their computer, and at their own pace. The training program also includes a translator job code. By using the translator code the veteran can enter their military job title and it will translate that job into what the private sector job would be.”
If you are interesting in participating in the Elevate America program click here for more information and for a list of identification documents you need to bring with you when you visit a Career Center. You can also contact Mary Jo Asuncion directly at the San Diego Metro Career Centers. She can be reached either via email at MaryJoAsuncion@workforce.org or by phone at 619-516-2200.
courtesy of: http://www.sys-con.com/
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