The State Library’s contract for job- and school-readiness software was recently up for renewal/RFP. Up to this point, Learning Express, a website with dozens of school- and job-related practice tests and skill-building resources, has been the state-provided resource on these topics. Sometime in the next couple of weeks, libraries in Iowa will switch to Brainfuse. From what I understand, we will have access to four Brainfuse resources:
- JobNow which includes resume template and live resume help; job searching resources and live help; and help choosing and developing skills in a career.
- LearnNow which is very similar to Learning Express, with test-prep for school and job-related exams.
- Adult Learning Center includes tutorials on basic math, basic reading, and basic writing, using Microsoft Office products, GED and citizenship practice tests, and live tutoring on basic skills
- VetNow veterans and their families with locating eligible benefits, live online academic tutoring, employment transition assistance, and finding community resources.
These seem to offer information and assistance on a much broader range of topics than Learning Express and the live-help aspect sounds like it has the potential to be very helpful.
Here are links and login information for trials of two of the resources:
JOBNOW LINK: http://iowajobnowtrial.jobnow3.jobnow.brainfuse.com
Username: Iowajobnowtrial
Password: trial
VETNOW LINK: http://iowavetnowtrial.vetnowtrialc.ny.brainfuse.com
Username: Iowavetnowtrial
Password: trial