The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous people being out of work and one platform, OnwardUS Coalition, is helping connect these individuals with retraining resources.
The aim of the platform is to be a "one-stop resource" to help workers who were displaced by COVID-19 go back to work. The platform consists of three simple steps. It connects people in need with essential life services like finding money, food, and shelter. Next, users can connect to retraining opportunities, and then finally to find new employment.
OnwardUS Coalition started in California and has quickly spread to include nine other states. The web-based resource was created thanks to support from a broad coalition of companies, foundations, and governing bodies.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Displaced-worker Retraining
- Investment in platforms and services that help out-of-work individuals acquire skills and transition to in-demand careers.
- One-stop Employment Resources
- Creation of centralized platforms that offer a comprehensive range of services to help jobseekers re-enter the workforce more efficiently and effectively.
- Remote Workforce Training
- Development of digital training courses and online resources that enable remote workers to acquire new skills and adapt to the changing demands of the workplace.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Online Education
- Digital platforms and education companies that offer courses, certification programs, and other learning resources to reskill displaced workers.
- Human Resources
- Professional development tools and services that help employers identify and recruit displaced workers with the skills they need.
- Non-profit Workforce Development
- Organizations committed to workforce development, education, and job placement that collaborate with businesses, government agencies, and other partners to provide comprehensive support for jobseekers.
