Looking to increase your tech skills? With the support of Google.org and YWCA USA, YWCA Delaware offers free tech training through the Google Career Certifications program. This program is ACE® approved. Participants can earn up to 12 college credits, the equivalent of 4 associate degree-level courses upon program completion. This program combines flexible online training with monthly in-person soft skills training. Candidates accepted into this program may choose to enroll in one or all the following online certification courses:

• Information Technology
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• UX Design
• Automation with Python
• Digital Marketing and E-Commerce

Time Commitment: Depending on the certification, the online training can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to complete with under 10 hours of flexible study per week.

Benefits: Google Career Certification graduates gain exclusive access to the Google Coursera job platform, where a group of more than 150 employers are hiring for opening roles. Graduates will be able to apply their skills with hands-on projects, earn a career credential to enhance their resumes, and gain in-demand skills.

How to Apply: This certification program is open to all adults (ages 18 and older). There is an application process, and if you qualify, the program is offered at no cost. Interested candidates must attend one of the following information sessions listed below in order to apply for this program.

Sign up for a February information session to learn how to apply! Join us on either:

• Tuesday, February 20th at 6 PM

• Wednesday, February 21st at 6 PM

• Tuesday, February 27th at 11 AM

• Wednesday, February 28th at 6 PM