More than 40 million American workers have filed jobless claims since mid-March, after the coronavirus pandemic brought the country to a standstill. Whether you lost your job, are a recent graduate or are looking to make a career change,you don’t have to go it alone. There are plenty of excellent online resources that offer everything from a resume template to professional writers who can help bolster your resume as you hunt for a new job.
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This Amazon program is helping people get training, certification and jobs in cloud computing
Since 2017, AWS re/Start has partnered with workforce development programs around the country, like Per Scholas, to provide free coursework and cover fees in order for participants to get certified in AWS cloud computing, explains program director Kevin Kelly. AWS re/Start aims to help unemployed and underemployed people, as well as candidates with no tech background or limited experience in a traditional job setting, such as military service members re-entering the civilian workforce, gain an entry-level cloud computing job upon graduation.
Microsoft Partnering to tackle unemployment through digital skills development
In the three months since its launch, the initiative has reached 10 million engaged learners in 231 countries – and more than 83 000 in South Africa. So far, Software Developer, Customer Service Specialist, and Data Analyst have emerged as the most popular and in-demand learning paths.
One job, 4079 applications: The struggle faced by Australia’s job seekers
Unemployed Australians are going up against thousands of others for entry-level positions that would have only attracted a handful of applicants before the pandemic.
Goldman Sachs cutting jobs despite vow to freeze layoffs in 2020
Goldman Sachs is moving forward with a plan to slash about 400 jobs — despite pledging earlier in this year that the firm would freeze layoffs in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.