The New York State Department of Labor recently joined forces with Coursera to provide unemployed New Yorkers with almost 4,000 retraining programs. This training will focus on areas in high-growth industries to allow users to hone their skills in business, technology, and science.
These courses include 'Marketing in a Digital World,' 'Motors and Motor Control Circuits,' 'Supply Chain Operations,' 'The Business of Health Care Specialization,' 'Introduction to HTML5,' and more. Completing these courses are described as "pathways" to professional certifications to elevate and define new career paths.
New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, "Training and retraining our workforce are critical when it comes to getting New Yorkers back on the job. New skills and expanded knowledge can provide more pathways to more jobs and help diversify our workforce -- which is good for both workers and our businesses."
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