There are many websites available to enhance your employability and skills including many "traditional" educational providers who now offer degree or certificate coursework which can be taken on-line.

Basic Grammar and Reading Skills

National Institute for Literacy

Directory of literacy programs nationwide.

Basic Math Skills

Math.com

Basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry tutorials. Examples & practice activities are available.

Webmath.com

On-line lessons including basic math through trigonometry.

Basic Microsoft Skills

Microsoft Office

Interactive Microsoft Office tutorials with audio and visuals.

Public Computer Centers and Training

St. Louis Community College Public Computer Centers

St. Louis Community College has two new computer access sites that are open and free to the public. Although not web-based, free basic computer courses are also available.

Computer Training

Sense-Lang

A free, unique and user-friendly learning method proven to help each and every person learn, practice, and improve your typing speed and accuracy.

Power Typing

An on-line typing tutor providing typing lessons, typing practices, typing tests and typing games.

English as a Second Language

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

English as a Second Language resources are available on the DESE website.

About .com

Allows you to build your vocabulary with free English courses, building vocabulary, English lesson plans and basic English Grammar

Financial Education

Money Smart

A comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help individuals develop financial skills and positive banking relationships.

My Money

Website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.

General

GCF LearnFree

Provides hands on tutorials on many different subjects, including computer basics, Microsoft Office software, basic math, and money management.

ALISON

Courses in Computers, IT Literacy, Languages, Health and Safety and Liberal Arts and Sciences. These courses are free and interactive; with audio, video, Adobe Flash, on-line quizzes, assessments and SCORM compliant content.

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

GED and Pre-GED Preparation

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides information about taking the GED in Missouri.

GED Practice

GED Practice helps users develop a feel for the kind of reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to pass the GED test by answering GED practice questions and getting feedback.

PBS Literacy Link

Literacy Link is a new multi-media instructional package that teaches basic skills in reading, writing, communication and math in a workplace context. These skills include strategies and attitudes necessary to find, keep and thrive in a job.