Career and Job Resources

JOB SEARCH SITES

Federal Web Sites

State Web Sites

Pennsylvania:

New Jersey:

New York State:

General Employment Sites

Newspaper Jobs Online

Business Information

Library Resources

Print Materials (Dewey Call Numbers)

JOB SKILLS TRAINING

Basic computer skills – online training

Digital Learn: Free learning tools to help make technology work for you.
New User Tutorial: This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before. It’s also available in Spanish!
Mouse tutorials: how to use a computer mouse
Typing Lessons Online
GCFLearning Free.org: Free computer training online
Set up a gmail account on Google
Set up a Yahoo e-mail account
Learn new skills with the Padlet Digital Literacy Toolkit: You can also copy and paste the link into the browser: https://padlet.com/hsmithsonian/hus7x1c8kvv3

Learn with Google! – Develop essential digital skills using the Google Apps.

Using Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks – Learn to communicate more efficiently through emails, internet search, and digital documents.
Sending Professional Email – Learn how to write professional emails for specific workplace situations.
Use Google to Get a New Job – Learn how to complete a job search using Google tools.
How to Start a Resume – Create an effective resume that highlights your experience and achievements using a template from Google Docs.
Write a Cover Letter – Explain your skills and experiences to a potential employer by writing a compelling cover letter in Google Docs.
Build Your Online Business – Create, promote, and manage an online business using digital tools.
View the complete Google Curriculum for more free video tutorials on a variety of topics.

Free Computer Classes at Monroe County Libraries

Barrett Friendly Library
Phone Number: 570-595-7171
Clymer Library
Phone Number: 570-646-0826
Eastern Monroe Public Library
Phone Number: 570-421-0800
Class Schedule (to be hyperlinked)
Pocono Mountain Public Library
Phone Number: 570-894-8860
Western Pocono Community Library
Phone Number: 570-992-7934

Additional Free Computer Classes in Monroe County

Adult Literacy programs/Adult Basic Education/GED

LearningExpress Library>: Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to
achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.
Northampton Community College-Literacy Classes GED and ESL training
Phone Number: Monroe Sites call 570-688-9173;
Pike Sites call 570-296-4042
Western Pocono Community Library – Adult Literacy classes
Phone Number: 570-992-7934

Free Online Classes

Khan Academy – classes for many subjects at levels from Kindergarten through college level.
EdX – Free college level courses from major universities. There is a fee for students wishing to earn a certificate, but classes are free if taken without a certificate.
Coursera – – Free college level courses from major universities. There is a fee for students wishing to earn a certificate, but classes are free if taken without a certificate.
Udacity – Udacity courses are focused on learning advanced computer skills such as programming and web development. The courses are free, but there are fee-based nano-degree programs that involve testing and certification for those wishing to earn a credential.