Education & Learning

Many people who want to give chances - or who need one themselves - are looking for more than visibility. They’re looking for connection, learning, encouragement, and shared experience.

GED.com offers study guides, practice tests, and preparation tools to help adults earn their high school equivalency diploma - opening doors to better jobs and education.🔗 https://ged.com

Job Corps centers are operating in 2026. For current status and more job training options, see our full guide: Job Help. Job Corps provides free training, career paths, education, and even housing for eligible young adults. It is one of the most impactful programs for people seeking a fresh start.🔗 https://www.jobcorps.gov

The Smithsonian Learning Lab offers free educational resources, virtual exhibits, videos, and creative tools. It gives learners of every age a chance to explore history, art, science, and culture through beautifully curated collections.🔗 https://learninglab.si.edu

ScholarMatch helps underserved and first-generation students access scholarships, mentoring, application support, and college guidance - creating pathways to higher education and long-term opportunity.🔗 https://scholarmatch.org

Pell Grants provide financial support that never needs to be repaid, helping students from low-income backgrounds access college or vocational training. This program opens doors for those who might otherwise have no path forward.🔗 https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell

edX hosts thousands of free online courses from major universities, covering everything from computer science to psychology, business, wellness, and humanities. Anyone can enroll and expand their knowledge without spending a single dollar.🔗 https://www.edx.org

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens the door to grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and affordable loans for students seeking higher education. It is one of the most important opportunities for anyone planning to attend college.🔗 https://studentaid.gov

Canva’s free plan offers powerful design tools, templates, and creative resources that help people build resumes, flyers, social media posts, and small-business designs, giving them a chance to communicate beautifully and professionally.🔗 https://www.canva.com

Skillshare gives new users a free trial to explore thousands of classes in photography, illustration, writing, entrepreneurship, wellness, and creativity - offering a chance to grow at no cost.🔗 https://www.skillshare.com

Microsoft Learn offers free interactive training, certifications, and career pathways for technology careers - giving people a chance to enter valuable fields without needing costly schooling.🔗 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training

Udemy gives instructors the chance to create online courses about topics they love - from art and music to coding, wellness, business, and more. Every student who enrolls not only learns, but also supports the creator’s livelihood.🔗 https://www.udemy.com

TED-Ed provides beautifully illustrated lessons, videos, and learning resources for curious minds everywhere, covering creativity, science, storytelling, emotions, and more.🔗 https://ed.ted.com

Free Code Camp provides thousands of hours of free coding lessons, certifications, projects, and community support - opening the door to tech careers for people of all backgrounds.🔗 https://www.freecodecamp.org

The AHA offers free and low-cost CPR courses, heart health education, and life-saving community programs that help people prevent illness and respond confidently in emergencies.🔗 https://www.heart.org

RIF distributes free books to children and supports literacy programs nationwide. Their mission is simple and powerful: to ensure every child has access to the joy and opportunity found in reading.🔗 https://www.rif.org

Teach For America recruits and trains passionate leaders who commit to teaching in low-income schools, helping students gain skills, hope, and opportunities for a brighter future.🔗 https://www.teachforamerica.org

Girls Who Code provides free programs, clubs, tutorials, and summer camps that help girls build confidence in technology, learn coding, and explore careers in STEM fields.🔗 https://girlswhocode.com

The Arc offers programs, advocacy, education, and resources that help individuals with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and empowered lives.🔗 https://thearc.org