The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation and Nevada JobConnect are partnering with Google to connect local job seekers with no-cost access to Google career certificate training for well-paying, high-demand jobs in growing fields. The certificates equip people with job-ready skills in the high-growth fields of data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, project management, and UX design. The online program can be completed in 3 to 6 months of part-time study with no degree or experience required. Upon completion, graduates are connected with an employer consortium of over 150 companies including Deloitte, Ford, Verizon, Walmart, and Google who will consider them for relevant roles. Each certificate includes over 150 practice and graded assessments, quizzes, or writing assignments. The program also provides resources to help students land a job, construct a resume template, coaches from Career Cricle and interview practice with Big Interview. Students working towards a degree can earn a recommendation of up to 12 college credits for completing a certificate at schools including Northeastern, Purdue Global, University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and many others. Scholarship recipients must have access to a computer, hand-held device or smartphone, and the internet. Scholarship recipients must also complete the certificate within six months. For more information, email GrowWithGoogle@detr.nv.gov including your city of residence or call the Nevada JobConnect office nearest you.
