{"id":52887,"date":"2023-07-25T19:52:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T19:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?page_id=52887"},"modified":"2024-10-02T17:38:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:38:14","slug":"workforce-essential-courses-for-ufcw-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/workforce-essential-courses-for-ufcw-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Workforce Essential Courses for UFCW Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2021\/07\/Workforce-Essentials-Banner-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44842\" style=\"width:768px;height:432px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2021\/07\/Workforce-Essentials-Banner-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2021\/07\/Workforce-Essentials-Banner-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2021\/07\/Workforce-Essentials-Banner-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2021\/07\/Workforce-Essentials-Banner-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen your skills with the Workforce Essential programs offered through UFCW education benefits.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get the knowledge that will help you advance your career. Spending time on improving or expanding your skills may help you achieve personal career goals such as earning a promotion or becoming an expert on a certain field \u2013 UFCW is here to help you move onward and upward!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current courses offered are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Work Essentials<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Computer Essentials<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Money Essentials<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in using this benefit, please complete and submit the form on this page. It may take a few days to verify your UFCW membership. However, once confirmed, you\u2019ll receive an email that explains how to login and begin taking free online classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capacity for these programs is limited and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-saved basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At this time, this benefit is only available to UFCW members.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the UFCW education helpdesk at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230307160117\/mailto:education@ufcw.org\">education@ufcw.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Descriptions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Essentials<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work Essentials is a course designed to help students transition into and succeed in today\u2019s workforce. From writing a good resume to making a good impression during an interview, students will be equipped with the resources they need to find their dream job. The course then walks students through important skills needed to keep that dream job such as problem solving, professionalism, and good communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course ends with a final assessment. Upon passing this final assessment, students can download a Certificate of Achievement to show employers they have mastered these skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer Essentials<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Computer Essentials begins by teaching students the basic skills they need to navigate a computer and the internet such as keyboarding, opening and closing windows, scrolling, and navigating menus. It then moves on to more advanced skills such as communication, word processing, and digital citizenship. Upon completion, students will have obtained the core skills they need to be confident computer-based test takers and more importantly, successful employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course ends with a final assessment. Upon passing this final assessment, students can download a Certificate of Achievement to show employers they have mastered these skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money Essentials<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Money Essentials is a course designed to help students take back control of their financial situation. Through real-life scenarios, students will learn the money management skills necessary to make smart financial decisions. From creating a budget and setting financial goals, to obtaining credit and applying for loans, this course will give students the tools necessary for a financially stable future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course ends with a final assessment. 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