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Missed a Credit Card Payment? What Happens and What to Do

We’ve all been there—life gets busy, and things slip through the cracks. One day, you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between, and then it hits you: That missed credit card payment was due yesterday! This can cause a wave …

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3 Types of Jobs That Don’t Require an SSN (Plus, Tips on How to Get One)

If you’re looking for jobs that don’t require a Social Security number (SSN), you might be a new U.S. resident or a young citizen who hasn’t applied for one yet. An SSN is essential for determining whether a person can …

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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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Free Digital Literacy Courses

These free, open-access courses are offered through the Literacy Council of SOWELA to help you brush up on your digital skills to keep up in school and in the workplace.

Interested in a digital literacy certificate? Send an email to msmith@literacyswla.org with the subject line "Northstar digital literacy assessment" to learn more!

Resources

The Literacy Council of SWLA
How to Fill out the FAFSA

Are you ready to fill out your FAFSA? Take a look at this guide to learn what documents you need, …

Literacy Council of SWLA

The Literacy Council of SWLA, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization committed to literacy and lifelong learning. The purpose is …

Family & Youth Counseling Agency

Family & Youth Counseling Agency (Family & Youth), provides affordable and professional support through programs and services dedicated to advocacy, …

MJ Foster Promise Program

The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to eligible students who enroll in a qualified program at a two-year …

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