Digital Literacy Portal Offers Resources for Job Seekers

We have reached a point where it is getting more and more difficult to get by in this world without being digitally literate. On May 13, 2011, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke launched DigitalLiteracy.gov, a new online portal to help Americans find jobs and obtain the 21st century skills being sought by today's employers.

This is a fantastic website to go for digital literacy resources, not just to help adults find jobs, but for students and educators or anyone that needs to enhance their Internet skills. This digital literacy portal can be used by teachers or trainers as a resource for their lessons, or by individuals themselves. There are also areas for discussion and collaboration.

Under "Learn the Basics" you will find many tutorials in each of these sections:

• Using a Computer or Mobile Device
• Using Software and Applications
• Using the Internet
• Communicating on the Web
• Child Online Protection

In the "Learn Job Skills" area, there are many tutorials on each of these topics:

• Find a Job
• Career Exploration
• Create a Resume
• Career Training
• Businesses and Employers
• Places to Help

From the press release: "The premise is simple: We live in an Internet economy where high-speed Internet access and online skills are necessary for seeking, applying for, and getting today’s jobs. DigitalLiteracy.gov will help Americans build the online skills needed to fully share in the benefits of broadband, including developing workforce skills, finding reliable healthcare information, or designing a website."