Quick answer: The Ayangbah Foundation's online career readiness certificate is a 40-hour Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training program. It runs 4 weeks, costs $1,200 and is taught live online by a real instructor. Job seekers, career changers and laid-off workers anywhere in the U.S. can enroll. No diploma or experience is required.
Looking for work can feel lonely. You send out applications and hear nothing back. Or you lost a job you held for years and are not sure where to start. A career readiness program gives you a plan, practical skills and people in your corner.
What Is an Online Career Readiness Certificate?
A career readiness certificate shows you have worked on the skills employers expect from day one. That includes how to look for jobs, present yourself, communicate at work and solve problems.
Our program adds something many others skip: entrepreneurship. Some people want a job. Some want to start a business. Many want both, a steady paycheck now and a side business later. We cover both paths.
What the 40 hours cover
- Job search skills: where to look, how to apply and how to follow up.
- Resumes and interviews: how to show your strengths, even with gaps or little experience.
- Workplace skills: communication, teamwork and professional habits.
- Entrepreneurship basics: how small businesses start and what it takes to run one.
New to the workforce? Read our guide to writing a resume with no experience.
Why Our Online Career Readiness Certificate Is Taught Live
Every session is live. A real instructor teaches in real time. It is not a recorded video course. You can ask questions, practice interview answers out loud and get feedback right away.
That is hard to get from a video. Practicing an interview with a real person builds confidence in a way that reading tips cannot. Live classes also give you a schedule and a group, which helps you keep going.
You can join online from anywhere in the U.S. If you live near San Bernardino, California, you can also attend in person. We offer day, evening and Saturday classes.
Who This Program Is For
- Job seekers who want a stronger resume and better interviews.
- Career changers moving into a new field.
- Laid-off workers who need a fresh plan. Our post on dislocated tech workers shares more ideas.
- People returning to work after caregiving, health issues or other time away.
- Future business owners who want to test an idea.
You do not need a high school diploma. You do not need work experience. You just need to show up ready to learn.
How to Ask About WIOA Funding Where You Live
You may qualify for help paying for training through WIOA, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. WIOA funding is managed locally by each area's workforce board. That means the rules and process depend on where you live.
Here is how to ask:
- Go to CareerOneStop.org and use the American Job Center locator to find the center nearest you.
- Call or visit. Say you are looking for training and want to know if you may qualify for WIOA funding.
- Ask what documents to bring, such as ID, proof of address or a layoff notice.
- Ask which training providers they can fund and how to request a specific program.
Please note: our Career Readiness program's ETPL application is in progress. We cannot promise funding. California residents can use our WIOA eligibility checklist to prepare.
Schedule, Cost and Start Dates
The online career readiness certificate program is 40 hours over 4 weeks and costs $1,200. You can pay online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Our next start dates are October 17 and November 23.
Want to build more skills after you finish? Many graduates add our 12-hour Excel or QuickBooks classes. Industry certifications such as OSHA 10, CPR, ServSafe, CompTIA A+ and Google IT are coming in 2027, and you can join the interest list now.
About The Ayangbah Foundation
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit job-training provider based at 255 N. D Street, Suite #200-XXVII, San Bernardino, CA 92401. Our founder, Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, is a professor and economist. She holds a PhD in International Law, master's degrees in Economics and International Relations, and a BBA in Accounting.
How to Get Started
- Apply online. It takes about five minutes.
- Meet with our team to check funding eligibility and build your career plan.
- Pick your schedule: day, evening or Saturday, in person or online.
- Start class. See upcoming dates on the class schedule.
Not sure yet? Join the free info session any Monday at 5 PM, or call or text (909) 454-7076.
FAQ
Can I earn a career readiness certificate online?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation offers a 40-hour Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training certificate taught live online. Anyone in the U.S. can enroll.
How long does a career readiness program take?
Our program is 40 hours over 4 weeks. Day, evening and Saturday classes are available.
How much does an online career readiness certificate cost?
Our program costs $1,200. You may qualify for WIOA funding through your local American Job Center, but funding is not guaranteed.
How do I get WIOA to pay for job training?
Contact your local American Job Center, which you can find on CareerOneStop.org. Ask whether you may qualify for WIOA training funds and what documents you need.
Is career readiness training good for laid-off workers?
Yes. It helps you update your resume, practice interviews and make a plan for your next job or business. Many laid-off workers also ask their local American Job Center about WIOA support.
Sources: CareerOneStop.org (U.S. Department of Labor) American Job Center locator; U.S. Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act information; The Ayangbah Foundation program information.