Coursera
Access to over 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities and organizations.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Note: This program has limited seats and access is not guaranteed.
Jobs & Career
Online Resources
LearningExpress Library: Career Preparation
Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
- Assists in professional exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam.
- Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, and teaching.
LearningExpress Library: Job & Career Accelerator
Everything you need to find, apply for, and get hired into an ideal position.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Job & Career Accelerator is an easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions.
- Provides tools to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters.
- Features job and internship search engines matched to the user’s profile and needs.
- Offers professional interview preparation and practice tools.
- Includes occupation explorers to find the profession that suits the user’s wants and directs to the skills needed for chosen professions.
- Contains college and scholarship finders.
LinkedIn Learning
An online learning site that hosts a growing library of over 16,000 courses available in seven languages. Courses are delivered by expert instructors on creative, business and technology topics.
To log in to the app, enter sjpl for Library ID.
Northstar
Self-guided assessments and courses to test and improve computer and technology skills. Topics include Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Job Search Skills, and Accessing Telehealth Appointments.
Enter your name to take assessments only or create an account to access course content.
Peterson’s Test Prep
A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
Tutor.com
Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests. For elementary through college age students.
Tutor.com: Adult Education and Career Center
Get help with test prep, job searching, and more. Includes GED and Citizenship exams. Get your resume/cover letter reviewed by trained professionals.
