More Help For Jobseekers and Employers, SkillUp is Here!

VENTURA, Calif. - April 5, 2023 - PRLog -- Both employees and employers are still learning to navigate a post-COVID-19 workforce. The pandemic reshaped the workplace, and many employees are strengthening existing skills or reevaluating their priorities when it comes to which industry they work in, which company they work for, and what their job title is. Some are taking classes to prepare for a career in an entirely new industry or to add a new set of skills to their metaphorical toolbox.

Whether an employee stays where they are or starts over somewhere else, employers are likely to grant flexibility and adaptability when deciding on new hires. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report, 94% of business leaders surveyed expected to pick up new skills on the job, compared to 65% in 2018. The report projects that by 2025, "44% of the skills that employees will need to perform their roles effectively will change."

This is where the value of Metrix Learning's portal, SkillUp™, can help. The portal has tools, training, resources, and support for job seekers, all at no cost. The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County is now collaborating with Metrix Learning to add SkillUp's additional assets of over 6,000+ online video courses, the ability to also explore 200 career paths, with certification available upon course completion and testing to Ventura County workforce.

"It is a perfect time to add these additional important job seeker supports and learning for those that want to invest time in their career opportunities," said Rebecca Evans, Executive Director. "The Workforce Development Board Ventura County, in our collaboration with Metrix Learning, was able to add Metrix's catalog of over 6,000 online courses through the SkillUp™ portal, as the perfect answer to finding training for a dream job and career path most meaningful for our Ventura County workforce and employees."

If the public would like more information, they can access https://venturacounty.skillupamerica.org/ to get started. All these resources are at no charge to the consumer.

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The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County administers federal funds to support America's Job Center of California locations and other free job seekers, youth, and employer programs and services in Ventura County. The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County is a proud partner of America's Job Center of California network. Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you have limitations in hearing or speaking, dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). For more information, call 805-477-5306 or visit http://workforceventuracounty.org.

For Federal Funding Disclosure visit https://workforceventuracounty.org/about-us/funding/