County libraries expand free online job training
The Atascadero Library.
American Rescue Plan Act grant from the California State Library invests in state’s future workforce
– The California State Library recently announced the award of a $4.366 million American Rescue Plan Act grant (ARPA) to provide libraries across the state access to online job training, skill building, academic and vocational exam prep, and professional development in multiple languages and for a variety of skill levels.
Through this program, San Luis Obispo County residents have free access to Coursera, GetSetUp, LearningExpress, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar, and Skillshare. These online services expand the online learning resources at the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries and allow patrons to participate in online classes, take practice exams, learn new skills, and more, all for free.
The American Rescue Plan Act is designed to provide pandemic recovery support in workforce development.
Visit SLOLibrary.org for more information about free online learning. SLO County residents who would like a library card can register online for an eCard or visit any of the library’s 14 branches to register for a classic card.
The Atascadero Library is located at 6555 Capistrano Ave. in Atascadero.
