The Harold Hunter Foundation is providing free Google Career Certificate scholarships to skateboarders and community members aged 16+ in NYC & across the US & Canada through 2025!
FAQs
What is Grow With Google?
Grow with Google is an initiative that helps people across the US and the world grow their skills, careers, and businesses. 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 establishing our partnership with Google in 2022, HHF has provided free Google Career Certificate scholarships to skateboarders in the US and Canada. In addition to Google’s free resources which include career-building platforms like Coursera, CareerCircle and Big Interview, HHF offers scholarship recipients 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 2024 Grow With Google program runs for 8 months from March 18 - December 20, 2024. Dates for the 2025 Grow With Google program will be announced in January 2025.
What does the scholarship cover? How long is the scholarship valid for?
The scholarship provides free access to the Grow With Google learning program on Coursera, which normally costs $49/month. Scholarships expire on December 31, 2025.
Where and when can I apply?
Fill out this scholarship application. We accept students on a rolling basis. Once you complete the application on LeagueApps, you will receive an email invitation to HHF's Coursera portal within 2 business days.
What topics can I get a certificate in?
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 within 6-9 months. However, it's possible to finish in as little as 3 months, which breaks down to 10-20 hours/week of coursework.
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, HHF’s Google Career Certificate scholarships are intended for participants based in the USA, Canada, and the Territories of the USA.
Please note that your visa type and citizenship status may impact your ability to legally study in the US and/or apply for some US-based jobs. Do your research and cover your bases, as neither Google nor HHF can provide legal or consultative support regarding the student or work 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!
What is Grow With Google?
Grow with Google is an initiative that helps people across the US and the world grow their skills, careers, and businesses. 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 establishing our partnership with Google in 2022, HHF has provided free Google Career Certificate scholarships to skateboarders in the US and Canada. In addition to Google’s free resources which include career-building platforms like Coursera, CareerCircle and Big Interview, HHF offers scholarship recipients 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 2024 Grow With Google program runs for 8 months from March 18 - December 20, 2024. Dates for the 2025 Grow With Google program will be announced in January 2025.
What does the scholarship cover? How long is the scholarship valid for?
The scholarship provides free access to the Grow With Google learning program on Coursera, which normally costs $49/month. Scholarships expire on December 31, 2025.
Where and when can I apply?
Fill out this scholarship application. We accept students on a rolling basis. Once you complete the application on LeagueApps, you will receive an email invitation to HHF's Coursera portal within 2 business days.
What topics can I get a certificate in?
- Project Management (https://grow.google/certificates/project-management)
- UX/UI (https://grow.google/certificates/ux-design)
- Data Analytics (https://grow.google/certificates/data-analytics)
- E-Commerce & Digital Marketing (https://grow.google/certificates/digital-marketing-ecommerce)
- IT Support (https://grow.google/certificates/it-support)
- Cybersecurity (https://grow.google/certificates/cybersecurity)
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 within 6-9 months. However, it's possible to finish in as little as 3 months, which breaks down to 10-20 hours/week of coursework.
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, HHF’s Google Career Certificate scholarships are intended for participants based in the USA, Canada, and the Territories of the USA.
Please note that your visa type and citizenship status may impact your ability to legally study in the US and/or apply for some US-based jobs. Do your research and cover your bases, as neither Google nor HHF can provide legal or consultative support regarding the student or work 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!
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