‘Dream Career’ Partnership Offers Reskill Opportunities

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MedCerts, a leader in online career certification training, partners with Snagajob to facilitate workforce reskilling across 33 U.S. states. The program, titled "MedCerts + Snagajob = Dream Career," aims to assist unemployed and low-income individuals in obtaining certifications for high-demand jobs in the healthcare and IT sectors, at no cost. Snagajob, with over 700,000 employers, will connect eligible job seekers, including veterans and low-income workers, to MedCerts' training programs. This collaboration supports a growing need for skilled professionals in key industries projected to grow substantially by 2030.

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• Partnership with Snagajob to connect job seekers with high-demand certification training.
• Training programs offered at no cost to participants, addressing unemployment and skill gaps.
• Focus on high-growth sectors like healthcare (16% projected growth) and IT (13% projected growth) by 2030.
• Potential to reskill a significant number of unemployed and low-income workers across 33 states.

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MedCerts and Snagajob to reskill thousands of workers nationwide for in-demand healthcare and IT jobs

LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MedCerts, a leader in online career certification training, is partnering with Snagajob, America’s largest platform for hourly work, to prepare unemployed and low-income workers to step into gainful employment across 33 U.S. states.

The “MedCerts + Snagajob = Dream Career” program has a goal of assisting participants in completing certification training and starting new careers in healthcare and IT fields. Through collaboration with local workforce development boards and career centers, participants will be able to complete career training at no cost.

Snagajob has over 700,000 employer partners in the U.S. and Canada, connecting its 100 million registered job seekers with potential employment opportunities, services, and partnerships nationwide. MedCerts offers over 40 online training programs that lead to national certification in the industries of healthcare and IT.

“This collaboration with Snagajob is a natural extension of MedCerts’s mission to help individuals reskill and pursue high-growth careers,” said Jason Aubrey, CEO of MedCerts. “We look forward to making these in-demand skills accessible to Snagajob’s vast network of job-seekers looking for their next career opportunity, and to getting people back to work in high-wage and in-demand jobs.”

With healthcare occupations projected to grow 16% and IT occupations to grow 13% by 2030, this innovative partnership will bring together key players in the upskilling and employment assistance arenas. Snagajob will refer thousands of eligible job seekers to MedCerts programs based on individual needs and career goals, including dislocated workers, active-duty Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve members, military spouses, SNAP and TANF participants, migrant or seasonal workers, youth (16-24 years of age), and more.

“Our vision is to empower people to design a work plan that makes their individual life goals attainable—through full time, part time and on-demand jobs and via skills training and advancement opportunities. We are excited to partner with MedCerts and offer our job-seekers incredible opportunities through certification training,” said Andrea Barger, Snagajob’s Vice President of Marketing. “This collaboration will help workers level-up their skills and expand their potential in a big step towards a meaningful, fulfilling career.”

For more information about MedCerts visit https://medcerts.com.

About MedCerts:
MedCerts – a Stride, Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of Allied Healthcare and IT, it serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers certification and career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through partnerships. Since 2009, the company has developed over 35 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 35,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American job centers and more than 1,000 healthcare organizations to build talent pipelines. In 2020, MedCerts was acquired by Stride, Inc. Stride has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. For more information, visit medcerts.com.

About Snagajob
Snagajob, the country's largest marketplace for hourly jobs and shifts, connects 6 million job seekers per month to right-fit employment opportunities across the US. Snagajob partners with 24 of the top 25 employers of hourly workers, as well as thousands of mid-market and small business employers. Snagajob's mission is to empower hourly workers to design the way they work with full-time, part-time, and flexible work plans that make their life goals attainable. Through Snagajob, workers gain control and flexibility to work when and where they choose. And because we are matchmakers at heart, employers are assured their jobs will be highlighted to more of the right candidates. In a sea of job seekers and job opportunities, we know there's magic in the right match. For more information, visit www.snagajob.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Media:

Emily Riordan

Director, Corporate Communications

Stride, Inc.

eriordan@k12.com

Source: MedCerts

FAQ

What does the MedCerts and Snagajob partnership involve?

The partnership aims to provide unemployed and low-income workers with no-cost certification training in healthcare and IT jobs across 33 U.S. states.

How many states are involved in the MedCerts and Snagajob program?

The program operates in 33 U.S. states.

What industries are targeted by the MedCerts program?

The program focuses on high-demand jobs in the healthcare and IT sectors.

What is the projected job growth for healthcare and IT by 2030?

Healthcare occupations are projected to grow by 16%, while IT occupations are expected to grow by 13% by 2030.

Who will benefit from the MedCerts and Snagajob collaboration?

Eligible participants include dislocated workers, military members and spouses, and low-income individuals seeking jobs in healthcare and IT.