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Gift A Career targets communities where individuals have historically lacked critical access to professional development resources, as well as groups suffering uniquely during these current extraordinary circumstances.

Life-changing opportunities one career at a time.

The vision for Gift A Career is to create a single online stop for anyone looking to prepare for the next step in their career—whether they are starting out, making a pivot, or re-entering the workforce. The training, information, and connections provided by a Gift A Career donation mean they are not alone.

OUR OFFERINGS

Starting a career can often feel lonely and rocky. What do you want to do for work? How do you land an interview for your dream job? Our introductory training program will give Gift A Career recipients the help they need to start and maintain a successful career. At the end of their training, Gift A Career recipients will have the skills required to forge their career path with confidence.

The Gift A Career training program has already impacted over 60,000 individuals looking to grow and reach their goals.

Every recipient gains access to...

Job Skills Courses

Short trainings on the top 170+ soft skills critical for success in today’s workplace, including critical thinking, communication, and workplace etiquette

Career Resources

Expert advice and insight from seasoned professionals on what it takes to succeed in the real world based on personal experience via webinars, interviews, and articles

Personalized Assessments

Multiple self-assessments to determine strengths and weaknesses to master job and life skills

Job Connections

Direct access to over 1500+ hiring managers across all industries. Build a relationship to take your next step with confidence

Wellness Training

A focus on the holistic view of success through health, diet, and exercise because career success is not possible without physical and mental wellbeing

Financial Literacy Training

Basics of financial health and wise planning to ensure that you are prepared for whatever may come

What skills can Gift A Career recipients learn?

Gift A Career recipients can improve their skills through a number of our training articles, which include, but are not limited to:

Communication: Public Speaking

Speaking in front of large crowds is intimidating for any seasoned communicator. In this course, recipients will learn how to tackle their fear of public speaking and how to leverage these skills for the advancement of their careers.

Interpersonal Skills: Diversity Awareness

Workplace diversity is crucial to any ethical and successful business. Exercises in this course ask Gift A Career recipients to learn more about the importance of diversity in business and how to ensure diversity is practiced in their workplace.

Workplace Skills: Organization

In the age of the information highway, logically organizing information has become a vital skill. Through our hands-on learning system, Gift A Career recipients will learn how to arrange information so that it is both accessible and understandable.

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Real World Skills for Real Life Success

Preview the library of skill trainings available for Gift A Career recipients by scrolling through each subject area below.

Business Skills
Business Budgeting
Business Ethics
Business Etiquette
Business Meal Etiquette
Competitiveness
Creating A Standout Resume
Customer Service
Deal Making
Decision Making
Fundraising
Interviewing
Negotiation
Remembering Names
Results-Orientation
Selling Skills
Selling You
Storytelling In Business
Communication Skills
Advanced Presentation Skills
Choosing A Communication Medium
Communicating Clearly
Communicating Through Body Language
Having Great Conversations
Listening
Nonverbal Communication
Persuasion
Public Speaking
Reading Body Language
Storytelling
Verbal Communication
Verbal Self-Defense
Visual Communication
Writing Proposals
Writing Reports
Writing Skills
Wellness
Boundaries Basics
Creating an Effective Daily Routine
Getting Adequate Sleep
Giving Back to the Community
Gratitude
Green Living
Healthcare Basics
Managing Stress
Meal Planning
Mindfulness & Meditation
Nutrition Essentials
People-Pleasing Pitfalls
Setting Fitness Goals
Therapy & Counseling
Work/Life Balance
Workplace Mental Health
Workplace Stress
Financial Literacy
Accounting Report Basics
Borrowing & Debt
Budgeting
Credit Reports
Financial Decision-Making
Financial Terminology
Identity Theft Awareness
Investment Strategies
Loaning To Friends
Long-Term Financial Planning
Managing Credit Card Debt
Personal Financial Health Check
Philanthropy
Protecting Your Data
Savings Strategies
Setting Personal Financial Goals
Student Loan Debt
Interpersonal Skills
Accepting Negative Feedback
The Art of Authenticity
Building Great Relationships
Building Interpersonal Relationships
Collaboration
Cooperation
Dealing With Difficult Situations
Dealing With Office Politics
Disability Awareness
Diversity Awareness
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Intercultural Competence
Interpersonal Skills
Networking
Self-Awareness
Social Skills
Teamwork
Managing Work
Flexibility
Gossip
Implementing Strategy
Keeping Teams on Track
Management
Managing Difficult Conversations
Managing Remote Teams
Meeting Management
Productive Brainstorming
Project Management
Sexual Harassment
Supervising
Team Building
Working With The Five Generations
Team Player
Confidence
Courtesy
Dedication
Dependability
Energy
Enthusiasm
Following Directions
Friendliness
Humor
Independence
Integrity
Patience
Perseverance
Reliability
Respectability
Respectfulness
Trainability
Workplace Skills
Attentiveness
Email Etiquette
Meeting Deadlines
Motivation
Multitasking
Organization
Persistence
Punctuality
Record Keeping
Scheduling
Self-Direction
Self-Monitoring
Self-Supervising
Staying on Task
Strategic Planning
Time Management
Workplace Tools
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Sample Training Course

Critical Thinking: Adaptability

Change is inevitable in life. Arming ourselves with adaptability will go a long way in handling change. People who adapt easily are a flexible set of people who you find excel in a team. Adaptability opens up your mind to new ideas and gives you the willingness to go against norms to do something better for the organization and yourself. Adaptable people aren’t scared of change, as they understand that change is the new normal and needs to be managed with both planning and flexibility.

What else can Gift A Career recipients learn?

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Financial Literacy

Personal Financial Health

Leading People

Inspiring People

Managing Work

Managing Remote Teams

Team Player

Friendliness

Wellness

Creating an Effective Daily Routine

Impact a life with Gift A Career.