Youth Skills Development

Skills Matcher

A free tool where you rate your levels on 40 key workplace skills. Based on the results you will be matched with career options that are a good fit.

• Link: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Skills/skills-matcher.aspx

Skills to Succeed Academy (Accenture)

Free online learning modules to help youth develop employability skills such as resume building, interview preparation, and job search techniques.

• Link: https://www.s2sacademy.org/

Interest Assessment

Explore your interests by answering 30 questions. Learn about careers that might be best for you.

• Link: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-assessment.aspx

Work Values Matcher

Learn about work values and identify that ones that are most important to you.

• Link: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/work-values-matcher.aspx

LearningExpress Library

Includes GED test prep, job and career accelerator, and tools for youth seeking education, certification, or workforce training.

• Link: https://www.learningexpresshub.com/

Metrix Learning

Offers free and low-cost online courses across a variety of topics including employability skills, certifications, and career readiness.

• Link: https://www.metrixlearning.com/

Northstar Digital Literacy

A free assessment and learning tool for essential computer and digital literacy skills. It’s useful for youth who need to improve digital skills for modern careers.

• Link: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/

Coursera/EdX

Both platforms offer free courses from top universities on a variety of topics including coding, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

• Link: https://www.coursera.org/  &  https://www.edx.org/

Youth Workshops and Training

Free courses on career skills, workplace skills, and personal development.

• Link: https://alison.com/

Skill Trades

The Skills Program is The Home Depot’s FREE, self-paced virtual training platform allowing you to discover career options in the Skilled Trades.

• Link: https://www.pathtopro.com/free-training/

Websites like Apprenticeship.gov provide free info on trade skills and certifications.

• Link: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/

Business and Marketing

Free courses on marketing, sales, customer service, and business operations.

• Link: https://academy.hubspot.com/

Creative & STEAM Tools

Tinkercad -A free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. Platform for students to explore engineering and design.

• Link: https://www.tinkercad.com/

Skillshare- While Skillshare is subscription-based, many free classes are available on creativity, entrepreneurship, and professional skills.

• Link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/

Skills for Success (LinkedIn Learning Free Resources) –

Access free courses on professional skills like communication, time management, and teamwork.

• Link: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/