By way of Kevin Generators, International Head of Coursera for Executive 

Like many states around the nation, advancing applied sciences are reshaping the exertions marketplace in Nevada, growing new task alternatives that require virtual abilities. We’re excited to announce that the Nevada Division of Employment Coaching and Rehabilitation (DETR) has partnered with Coursera to release LearnNV, a brand new statewide program that will supply unfastened task coaching to tens of 1000’s of unemployed and underemployed Nevadans, specifically younger adults. LearnNV will assist bridge abilities gaps and create pathways for Nevadans to go into in-demand jobs within the state’s more and more virtual economic system. 

This system goals to extend the selection of professional employees with known credentials who’re to be had to native employers, with coaching systems aligned to the state’s trade calls for. LearnNV’s preliminary focal point is to equip younger adults ages 18 to 24 with abilities and credentials that can assist them qualify for well-paying virtual careers. The primary segment rolls out in Clark County nowadays and can increase to all of the state by means of the top of 2023.

“Folks can sign in free of charge lessons within the convenience of their very own houses,” mentioned DETR Director Christopher Sewell. “New calls for of rising industries require other folks to be repeatedly studying, this program will permit other folks to earn credit score and certifications that can let them be successful.”

LearnNV is a brilliant funding within the subsequent technology of Nevadans,” mentioned Mary Beth Sewald, President and CEO of the Vegas Chamber, the biggest industry affiliation in Nevada. “This platform gives every other pathway for younger other folks to procure the talents they want to safe larger paying jobs and it is going to receive advantages employers who want certified staff to assist their companies develop. 

LearnNV gives 6,000 lessons and credentials to assist newcomers expand very important occupation abilities like virtual talent, communique, and knowledge literacy with professional instruction from best universities and firms. With 3,500 Guided Initiatives, newcomers can practice the talents they’ve discovered to unravel real-world situations, follow the usage of trade equipment explicit to the task, and construct a portfolio of labor that may assist them stand out to employers. 

This system additionally comprises over 35 trade micro-credentials, designed by means of main firms similar to Google, Microsoft, and IBM, to arrange other folks and not using a stage or prior paintings enjoy for good-paying entry-level positions. Those virtual jobs are crucial to any trade, together with, Knowledge Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, UX Clothier, Software Developer, and Social Media Marketer. Many trade micro-credentials and Specializations on Coursera have ACE Credit score Advice, so newcomers are eligible to obtain school credit score (starting from 1 to 18 credit) upon of completion.

We’re extremely joyful to spouse with DETR to assist tens of 1000’s of Nevadans achieve trade abilities and micro-credentials that may unencumber higher-wage occupation paths whilst additionally addressing talent shortages around the state.

The ones all in favour of this system can touch their nearest EmployNV Occupation Hub, EmployNV Early life Hub,
EmployNV Trade Hub or discuss with the registration web page to be told extra. To be told extra about Coursera for Executive, discuss with coursera.org/executive.