COMMUNITY
SKILLS INITIATIVE
Community Skills Initiative is a free program built upon Microsoft’s Global Skills Initiative to help professionals and job seekers successfully navigate the paths to in-demand roles in a more digital economy.
ABOUT COMMUNITY SKILLS INITIATIVE.
Online Training For Job Seekers, Professionals,
and Students
Learn in-demand skills for free
Upskill at your own pace, in your own home or on the go, with Community Skills Initiative and NCW Tech Alliance. Courses are available in English and Spanish.
FREE on-demand courses with certificates
These courses don't take a lot of time to complete, and they can quickly equip you with new skills.
AI Skill-A-Thon.
Join the free AI Skill-A-Thon challenge
Cash Prizes Available!
Everyone who earns a certificate of completion (for courses) or a Career Essentials Certificate (for entire learning pathways) could win a cash prize.
We welcome anyone with a mailing address in the following counties in Washington State to participate: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Ferry, and Okanogan. See our FAQ page for instructions on how to sign up for a free LinkedIn account if you don't already have one.
How it works
The more you learn, the more points you earn!
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The competition runs from Sept. 1, 2024 until Sept. 31st, 2024
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Must be 16+ to enter
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You must have a free LinkedIn account to earn certificates.
Points:
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1 point for each course finished
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10 points for each completed AI course finished
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10 bonus points for completing a learning pathway
Prizes:
16-24 years old
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$1,500 first place
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$1,000 second place
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$600 third place
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$250 fourth place
25-49 years old
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$1,500 first place
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$1,000 second place
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$600 third place
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$250 fourth place
50 years and older
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$1,500 first place
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$1,000 second place
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$600 third place
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$250 fourth place
