Fox 59
by: Jacob Burbrink – Digital Investigative Reporter and Producer
(Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County residents looking to bolster their professional skills can now access professional courses for free.
The Indianapolis Public Library announced Monday that patrons can now access free video courses from LinkedIn Learning. This platform offers access to more than 16,000 courses taught by industry experts.
“LinkedIn Learning provides high-quality courses that help entrepreneurs, job seekers, and lifelong learners achieve their goals,” said IndyPL Director of Collections Management Deb Lambert.”It’s a great way for patrons to boost their resume or learn a new personal or professional skill.”
Cardholders can learn marketing, photography, how to write a resume, or take a course on a specific program, such as Microsoft Excel or Adobe Photoshop. Typically, LinkedIn Learning costs individuals from $19.99 to $29.99 per month. By using their IndyPL library card, cardholders can access it for free.
“It’s a great way to enhance your professional skills for free,” said John Helling, IndyPL interim CEO. “As online learning becomes one of the most popular ways to advance a career, we are happy to play a role in the personal and career development of our community.”
Individuals need a library card to use LinkedIn Learning, which can be obtained at any branch location or at indypl.org. A LinkedIn account is not required. Get started at indypl.org/linkedin.
Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
INDIANAPOLIS — A new, emerging variant is catching the attention of Indiana health officials.
A subvariant of omicron – called BA.2 – has been detected in several states across the nation and local experts said it is one and a half times more transmissible than omicron.
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Rachelle Kennedy is frustrated with local law enforcement after she said Brownsburg police have come to her house three times in January looking for her son who is already in jail.
Kennedy’s son, 29-year-old Nathan Spears, has been in the Marion County Jail since Dec. 8, 2021. Court records show Spears has been charged with robbery, auto theft and battery resulting in bodily injury.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — Community members continued to come by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department on Monday to place flowers, teddy bears, and other items of remembrance after two deputies were killed in a crash over the weekend.
“This community is going to be grieving for a long, long time,” said Lee Stephens, senior pastor of the Sanctuary Church in Delphi.
