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- Jan 21, 2021
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Hi everyone
Here is a list of a few things I have compiled. We are all struggling with many things and having a stable external situation can at least take some pressure off. I have intentionally tried to keep the list broad. Take whatever feels useful. Add anything you would like to!
(The housing resources have to be country specific and I'm sorry for only including US and UK - they just happen to be places I have looked into before. But if you are from a different country and need support- please mention it and perhaps myself or someone else could help!)
Education resources available to all—
edu.google.com
analytics.google.com
www.futurelearn.com
www.freecodecamp.org
skillcrush.com
x-team.com
openwho.org
Jobs—
Far too regional to say more but here are some ideas!
www.thebalancecareers.com
Many people in the west teach English from home (yay colonization!) so that may be worth considering if you need steady income but flexible hours.
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Country specific—
Only for US citizens
lambdaschool.com
US Social services—
US rental assistance—
home.treasury.gov
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UK job stuff—
www.gov.uk
girlswhocode.com
www.reed.co.uk
freecoursesonline.co.uk
UK rental assistance—
www.gov.uk
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Here is a list of a few things I have compiled. We are all struggling with many things and having a stable external situation can at least take some pressure off. I have intentionally tried to keep the list broad. Take whatever feels useful. Add anything you would like to!
(The housing resources have to be country specific and I'm sorry for only including US and UK - they just happen to be places I have looked into before. But if you are from a different country and need support- please mention it and perhaps myself or someone else could help!)
Education resources available to all—
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Computer Science & Digital Skills for Educators - Grow with Google
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Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearn
Starting learning for free with a wide range of free online courses covering different subjects. Discover free online learning from top universities and organisations.
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15 FREE (and fun!) games to help level up your coding skills.
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23 Programming Games to Level Up Your Programming Skills
Programming games are often overlooked as a way to learn a new programming language or improve your knowledge of an existing one. Here are 23 programming games worth a try.
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Courses | OpenWHO
Jobs—
Far too regional to say more but here are some ideas!
![www.thebalancecareers.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liveabout.com%2Fthmb%2F9zvmO5h9cBsBmEQtmLSgbjgbKA0%3D%2F1500x0%2Ffilters%3Ano_upscale%28%29%3Amax_bytes%28150000%29%3Astrip_icc%28%29%2Fonline-jobs-little-or-no-experience-3542266-edit-ba3e5bf145f7429b8013dc2bd90b2b99.jpg&hash=a8c40deb5d94ad43884ef9b99cd784a6&return_error=1)
No Experience? Try One of These 7 Online Jobs
These easy online jobs are a great place to start if you want to earn some extra money from home, but don't have a lot of work experience.
Many people in the west teach English from home (yay colonization!) so that may be worth considering if you need steady income but flexible hours.
~
Country specific—
Only for US citizens
![lambdaschool.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F613baa7ad4f394142e65cb73%2F63052986d3eeaf5b3312dff9_home_opengraph.jpg&hash=33270c2048f6f7eb2e17cfa273a0c294&return_error=1)
Bloom Institute of Technology | Online Coding Bootcamp
Get the skills to land a job in the tech industry in BloomTech’s online programs (formerly Lambda School). Learn about our Tuition Refund Guarantee!
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US Social services—
US rental assistance—
![home.treasury.gov](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fhome.treasury.gov%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2F291%2Ftreasury-preview-1900x950.jpg&hash=67c506de478b392a5d230bda512c9796&return_error=1)
Find rental assistance
*/ Each ERA grantee has some flexibility to develop their rental assistance program to suit the needs of their local community, while complying with requirements outlined in their ERA financial assistance agreement, the ERA statute, and Treasury’s guidelines. These websites may include resources...
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UK job stuff—
![www.gov.uk](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fassets%2Fstatic%2Fgovuk-opengraph-image-03837e1cec82f217cf32514635a13c879b8c400ae3b1c207c5744411658c7635.png&hash=f5d9fee9442dd8a0bb1ee981f43baff8&return_error=1)
Free courses for jobs
Explains how to apply for a free level 3 qualification. These courses could help you improve your wage outcomes and job prospects, and gain skills that employers value.
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Code At Home
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Free Courses & Training | reed.co.uk
Browse free courses and improve your career prospects with reed.co.uk, the UK's #1 job site.
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UK rental assistance—
![www.gov.uk](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fassets%2Fstatic%2Fgovuk-opengraph-image-03837e1cec82f217cf32514635a13c879b8c400ae3b1c207c5744411658c7635.png&hash=f5d9fee9442dd8a0bb1ee981f43baff8&return_error=1)
Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
![www.citizensadvice.org.uk](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2FImages%2FPublic%2Fsocialmedia%2FHousing.png&hash=6fc5e44f7b37699cb64206a74bced34d&return_error=1)
Get help with the cost of renting privately
Check if you can get help to pay your rent or council tax. Check if you can get Universal Credit for housing costs or a council tax reduction.