Basic skills training

Basic skills include many types of skills. Here are some examples:

• English
• Reading and writing
• Math
• Speaking and verbal communication
• Work readiness
• Workplace safety
• Using computers and the Internet

Employers look for workers who have these skills. If you have been out of school for a long time, or just want to improve your basic skills, there are free classes available.

Were can you find basic skills training?

Use the links below o find tese types of training:

• The Goodwill Community Foundation offers free online classes in basic skills at their website, LearnFree.org.
• The National Literacy Directory lets you search for community education programs in any U.S. location.
• The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides workers with basic and more advanced training about common safety and health hazards on the job.
• Your nearest American Job Center can help you find local basic skills classes.