Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire Partners with Facebook Elevate and Coursera for Social Media Marketing Training

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Facebook Elevate is funding Goodwill, North America’s leading workforce development nonprofit, to distribute 6,000 scholarships, covering the full costs of the training program. As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates a shift in the workforce toward positions that require digital skills, this vital partnership will help thousands of job seekers, including many in Sonoma County, gain skills to prepare for career transitions.While many social media marketing roles require technical training previously learned through advanced degree programs, Facebook Elevate, along with Coursera, a global leader in online learning, launched a five-course program designed for learners with no prior industry experience to earn a Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate. After completing the program, learners will receive an industry-recognized certificate that they can use to apply for entry-level social media marketing roles.This groundbreaking new training is intended to increase diversity and eliminate barriers to entry in this rapidly growing field of work. Facebook Elevate is funding Goodwill, North America’s leading workforce development nonprofit, to distribute 6,000 scholarships, covering the full costs of the training program. The new Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate Program is a helpful tool for job seekers to grow their digital skills and prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow,” said Judy Toland, vice president and head of scaled solutions, global business marketing at Facebook.Contact:Tracey Feick, Director of Mission ServicesGoodwill ~ Redwood Empire707-523-0550 tfeick_@_gire_._orgGoodwill ~ Redwood Empire’s mission is Changing Lives and Strengthening Communities through the Dignity and Power of Work.

▦ Linked Companies

Coursera, Inc.

$500M to $1B