(Los recursos para hispanohablantes se enumeran en una página separada.)
Learn the skills you need through on-demand instructional video courses in education, technology, business, and creative fields. To get started, log in with your library card number and PIN; you are not required to have an existing LinkedIn profile.
Note: This is separate from a personal LinkedIn Learning account. Please visit their FAQ for library patrons for details about data privacy, continued education units, and more.
Find resources including practice tests and tutorials for school success; college, career, and citizenship preparation.
You'll be able to:
Some features require free registration in order to save your work, revisit your tests, or store scores. You'll need a valid email address and PIN to register.
Encuentre recursos para hispanohablantes sobre lectura y escritura en inglés, matemáticas y cómo prepararse para el examen de GED.
Find resources for Spanish speakers about reading and writing in English, math and preparing for the GED test.
Funded by the Washington State Library. Create a learner account to test your computer skills and build your understanding through self-paced, online learning. Includes technology tutorials and skills assessments.
To sign up as a Northstar learner and keep track of your progress, use your name and email address to set up a learner account online.
To sample Northstar before creating a learner account, you can take the tests without recording your progress through the Northstar Digital Literacy page. At this time, you can also sample the following Northstar online learning topics without a learner account: Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills.
Want help getting started? Library staff can help you get a learner account (and an email address if you need one). Fill out this form or call: 360-906-5000, 1-888-546-2707 (area code 509), or 1-800-921-6211 (Yale Valley) during phone service hours.
Wherever you are on your journey with computers, we are here to help! See all the FVRLibraries computers and technology learning options.
Northstar has tests to help you see how much you already know about:
*You can learn more about these topics through Northstar's self-paced learning modules.
If you would like to earn a certificate for a test that you've passed in your learner account, you can request to retake the test with an online proctor. Fill out this form and library staff will contact you.
Financiado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Washington. Cree una cuenta de aprendiz para poner a prueba sus habilidades informáticas y obtener más conocimientos a través del aprendizaje en línea a su propio ritmo. Incluye tutoriales de tecnología y evaluaciones de habilidades.
Do a career interest assessment, research industries and careers, plan your education, get expert advice, and launch your career. Learn about 140 different industries and career fields and thousands of professions to find the one right for you.
Peruse articles on job searching, building a career, and more.
Learn the basics of living on your own, including work, major purchases, housing, budgeting, and more.
Choose a language, watch the training video, take the test, pay your fee, and print out a food handler's card, so you can work in the food or restaurant industry in Washington. (Available in multiple languages.)
Vea el video de capacitación, haga el examen, pague su cuota e imprima una tarjeta de manipulador de alimentos, para que pueda trabajar en la industria de alimentos o restaurantes en Washington.
Study for your Washington driver license exam. Select a language to view or print the PDF guide that will help you prepare for the written and driving tests. You can even take a practice exam. Follow links from this page to other helpful information from Washington Department of Licensing.
Elsewhere you can get to:
Acceda a tutoriales en línea para obtener información básica de computación, software de oficina, habilidades para buscar trabajo, administración del dinero, medios sociales, seguridad en línea, inglés, matemáticas y más.
Access online tutorials for computer basics, office software, job hunting skills, money management, social media, online security and more. Find your specific area of interest under one of these headings: Technology Basics, Living in the Online World, Microsoft Office, Essential Skills, and Work & Career. Follow these links for practice using a mouse or to learn about email. Most tutorials also available in Spanish.
Explore careers, research occupations, the labor market, and more under the Career Tools menu. Find local offices, training, job listings, etc. under the Resources tab. Take advantage of the information and services for both jobseekers and employers.
Explore las carreras, ocupaciones, el mercado laboral y más en el menú de Herramientas de carreras. Encuentre oficinas locales, capacitación, listas de trabajos, etc. en la pestaña de Recursos. Aproveche la información y los servicios tanto para los que buscan trabajo como para los empleadores.
Apply for unemployment benefits online using this site developed by Employment Security Department. (Also available in Spanish, or choose your language at the bottom of the page.)
Solicite beneficios de desempleo en línea usando este sitio desarrollado por el Departamento de Seguridad de Empleo.
Search job listings by category or by location or file benefit claims online.
Search for jobs, explore careers, look at trends. Offers tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals.
Search federal job postings, apply online, and learn about federal employment. Includes links to jobs for people with disabilities, military veterans, recent graduates, and senior executives.
Visit WorkSource Washington for loads of resources, including links to jobs posted to Indeed.com, Monster.com, Jobdango and more.