# Displaced Worker Training Courses OnwardUS Coalition Helps Out of Work Individual Retrain By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-02-05 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onwardus-coalition References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90600017/covid-19-has-made-reskilling-workers-more-urgent-than-ever) & [onwardus.org](https://onwardus.org/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workforce-development-initiative) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continuous-aiera-upskilling), and then finally to find [new employment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexrem-20). 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. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skill-Focused Career Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-moves.md) - [Workforce Upskilling Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-with-google.md) - [Helpful Digital Workforce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-workforce.md) - [Opportunity Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-ahead.md) - [Senior Reskilling Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-aarp.md) - [Veteran Employment Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-depot-2.md) - [Career Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careeround.md) - [Pandemic Policy-Pertinent Portals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covid19-resources-portal.md) - [Employment-Focused Charity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tech-training.md)