BPL Digital Resource Spotlight: LearningExpress Library Helps Graduates Prepare for Careers

 

Birmingham, Ala. -  As graduation season arrives, many high school seniors and college graduates are preparing for the next chapter in life: entering the workforce, exploring career options, or preparing for professional exams.

To assist jobseekers, this week’s Birmingham Public Library database spotlight features LearningExpress Library Career Preparation, a free online resource designed to help users build workplace skills, prepare for exams, and explore career opportunities.

Available remotely with a valid Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC) card, LearningExpress Library offers interactive practice tests, tutorials, and career preparation tools for a wide range of professions and industries.

Career Preparation Resources Include:

• Learn About a Career
• Job Search and Workplace Skills
• Resume and interview preparation tools
• Workplace Success and Time Management Skills
• Digital Literacy and Personal Finance Skills

Users can also prepare for a variety of career and certification exams, including:

• Civil Service Exams
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Exams
• Nursing Exams
• Teaching Exams
• Law Enforcement Exams
• Military Exams
• Real Estate Exams
• Cosmetology Exams
• Emergency Medical Services and Firefighting Exams
• Electrician and Plumbing Exams
• Hospitality Industry Exams
• Allied Health and Social Worker Exams
• Air Traffic Controller Exams
• WorkKeys® Assessments and TOEIC® preparation

LearningExpress Library also features scoring and analysis tools that allow users to track progress and identify areas for improvement while studying.

For recent graduates entering a competitive job market, these resources can provide an important advantage, all available at no cost through Birmingham Public Library.

Access Information

LearningExpress Library is free with a Birmingham Public Library/JCLC library card.

Explore LearningExpress Library here: Welcome to LearningExpress Library™

Explore all Birmingham Public Library databases here:
Birmingham Public Library Databases

Last month’s spotlight featured the Just for Kids database, a safe, ad-free educational platform designed for younger learners with videos, games, and homework help from trusted children’s programming.

Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Specialist – Birmingham Public Library