Harold Hunter Foundation is giving out Google Career Certificate scholarships to skateboarders aged 16+ in New York City and across the USA until May 31st!
Grow with Google is an initiative helping people across the US and the world grow their skills, careers, and businesses by offering free tools, training, and events. They provide a self-paced, online training program that offers professional certificates in the fast-growing high-demand fields of project management, user experience (UX) design, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, and cybersecurity.
Since 2022, the Harold Hunter Foundation has supplemented the resources provided by Grow With Google - which includes free post-graduate access to CareerCircle and Big Interview - with optional co-working sessions, 1:1s with HHF staff and mentors, professional development workshops, private skate sessions, and more!
What are the program dates? The Grow With Google program at HHF runs for 8 months from March 18 - December 18, 2024.
What does the scholarship cover? The scholarship provides free access to the Grow With Google learning program on Coursera, which normally costs $49/month.
Where and when can I apply? Yes! Fill out this scholarship application by May 31st, 2024. Once you complete the application on LeagueApps, you will receive an email invitation to HHF's Coursera portal.
How much of a time commitment is this? Each certificate course contains 150-175 hours of self-paced, on-demand coursework and activities. To earn your certificate, all you have to do is complete all of the work. Most skateboarders complete their program within6-9 months. However, it's possible to finish in as little as 3 months, which breaks down to 10-20 hours/week of coursework.
Participants have until December 18, 2024 to complete their certificate. After this deadline, participants will have to add their payment information to Coursera to retain access to their coursework. We strongly encourage completing the certificate course by October 31, 2024 so you can use the month of November to register for CareerCircle and apply for jobs!
Are classes virtual or in person? Virtual! Google Career Certificates are designed to be completed 100% online via the Coursera platform. Optional in-person programming is available for program participants in the New York City area.
Do I have to be a US citizen to apply? No, you do not have to be a US citizen to apply for Grow With Google @ HHF. However, your visa type and citizenship status may impact your ability to legally study in the US and/or apply for some US-based jobs. Please cover your bases, as neither Grow With Google nor HHF can provide legal or consultative support regarding the student visa application process.
Can I receive college credit for completing a certificate? Yes - just make sure you ask and confirm with your college or university!
Google's data analytics, IT support, project management and UX design certificates have received credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE®️) – the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Students can earn a recommendation of up to 12 college credits for completing a Google Career Certificate — the equivalent of 4 college courses at the associate degree level.
Does HHF offer any other professional development programs? Yes - learn more about all of our Future Pathways programs here!