Resources

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For just in time learning for the working professional, Accel5 Business Library features short videos on topics including business competencies, leadership and management, and personal effectiveness; summaries for business and leadership books; and articles by industry leaders on current working world issues.  

Benefits of creating an individual account: keeping your place in publications, tracking what you’ve read, recommended items that match to what you’ve already viewed.

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For just in time learning for the working professional, Accel5 Business Library features short videos on topics including business competencies, leadership and management, and personal effectiveness; summaries for business and leadership books; and articles by industry leaders on current working world issues.  

The GCFLearnFree.org program is designed to help you learn the essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons and 800+ videos, completely free.

Search for in-depth discussions of current events & "hot" issues in the news, ranging from social & teen issues to environment, health, education & science & technology. Call 540-869-9000 ext. 203 for login information.

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels with career assessments for personalized career recommendations and guidance based on program and skills.  Search for open job opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be shared with prospective employers using pre-built templates.

JobNow by Brainfuse provides live, certified educators and navigators seven days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm for application, résumé and cover letter writing, job searches and interview practice. 

Organized into targeted learning centers, this e-resource supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED^®, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

An online language learning tool that offers courses in Spanish, Polish, English, Mandarin, and more.

Niche Academy is a digital literacy and skill building resource offering instructional videos on many common digital library tools.

Perfect for the business or traveler learner, as well as extra practice for students. Has 12 languages to choose from, including American Sign Language.

Learn something new or update your existing skills! Choose from over 500 online courses, from photography to physics, computers to calligraphy.

VetNow by Brainfuse provides live, certified educators and navigators Monday through Friday, from 2 pm to 11 pm for assistance to veterans in navigating Department of Veteran Affairs benefits, paperwork, programs, etc.