Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center
Resources
Here are current Resources that are avaliable for you to take advantage of while they last.
Verizon Skill Forward (Free certifications)
No cost to you
Skill forward is free for any participant during the 12 months with the program.
This platform is in partnership between Verizon and edX. It offers tuition-free online courses to help individuals upskill and reskill for high-demand tech careers. Participants can access over 250 self-paced courses spanning areas like AI, business, coding, finance, IT, and more, provided by top universities and experts on the edX platform. The courses are available for 12 months at no cost, and no prior experience or degree is required to participate. Verizon covers all costs, and learners also gain access to career development resources such as job boards and workshops.
Verizon Digital Ready
Earn a $10,000 Grant by signing up and taking 2 courses or 2 mentorships.
Use the digital training to help with any business challenge, from funding to financial management to social media marketing. All at no cost. Workshop with experts to get real-world advice on your specific goals. Plus, attend live events for direct access to industry leaders. Join a network of entrepreneurs to share experiences, get support and address issues faced by companies just like yours. Preview the courses, events and offers on the Small Business Digital Ready portal. Spanish resources available.