What a Way to Make a Living

By Brittany Blackwill

The job market can feel like an uncharted ocean, especially for those re-entering the workforce. Online applications, resumes, cover letters, and the whole interview process can be overwhelming. As another reminder that libraries are more than just books, Lewiston Library provides patrons access to a multitude of online and virtual resources that can help individuals looking for work jumpstart their careers. Just take a look at what we've got:

• LearningExpress Library: offers a variety of college entry, high school equivalency, and career test prep for Idaho residents. It also offers resources for young learners, lessons on software and technology, and resources for Spanish speakers.
• EdX : helps individuals tailor their education from earning certifications to getting a master's degree. Even if they're not a serious student and just want to expand their skill sets, EdX offers casual courses in Spanish, History, Climate Change, etc.
• Idaho Digital Skills: Idaho Digital Skills offers training with applications and devices necessary for employment in our technological world, including Microsoft Office, web browsing, and smartphones.
• GCF Learn Free: helps individuals brush up on the work related skills they need in technology, data processing, personal skills like math and finances, or improving reading and writing.

That's just a small handful of the online resources we have.

There's also virtual and in person job search training with the Lewiston City Library's partnership with WorkSourceWA:

Getting the Job You Want.

This career boosting program is in person and virtual. Sessions are each Wednesday in the Library Community Room from 11AM to 12:30PM. Each session covers a job related topic from building resumes and cover letters, to nailing your interview and getting the job you've always wanted. Can't come in person? Just head over to the Lewiston City Library's Adult Programming Page and click the zoom link provided.

Finally, sometimes life throws curve balls at us and we have to leave the job market, for numerous reasons. Sometimes re-entry into the workforce is harder than some might think. That's why there's Find Help Idaho. Find Help Idaho allows any Idaho resident seeking re-entry into the workforce get back on their feet. The website is easy to navigate and allows individuals to filter down what they are looking for to find exactly what they need, even if it isn't a job. Find Help Idaho offers resources on food, housing, health care, transportation, and legal aid as well.

Visit the Lewiston City Library for more information with any of these resources!