College & Careers

Discover online learning for all ages. Engage in digital study support, test prep, video lessons, online homework help, and live tutoring available 24 hours a day.

JobNow, powered by Brainfuse, provides live interactive online help combined with digital resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job, including resume, interview, and job-searching assistance. Available daily from 11 am-8 pm.

Canadian Businesses from Reference Solutions contains over 2.5 million business listings. It is the go-to resource for comprehensive business data tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and help job seekers find employers in their area.

MyJobsLibrary by Geographic Solutions Inc is an exclusive offering through Reference Solutions that connects job seekers to 8+ million job listings as its centerpiece. However, this resource also equips career searchers with numerous helpful resources, including resume assistance, interview tips, labor market insights, and plenty of online learning tools.

U.S. Businesses from Reference Solutions contains 107 million business records and 4.6 million for closed businesses. It is the go-to resource for comprehensive business data tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and help job seekers find employers in their area.

Prepare for the next big step in your education by practicing ahead of time: access GED, SAT, GRE, career-related practice exams, and study materials. Also prepare for vocational tests, U.S. Citizenship, explore career options and get help writing your resume, brush up on foundational skills, and explore schools and scholarships.

Grow your skills. Explore free courses and instructional videos online in technology, business, design, and more.

Gain computer confidence and master technology skills with Northstar’s Digital Literacy lessons. Complete certificates to show employers that you have the current skills needed in today’s workforce, safely connect online with your friends and family, learn to use programs for school, and more.

When you’re ready, you can take an assessment to test your knowledge and demonstrate your abilities:

• To save your assessment results and print certificates you earn, create a free Learner account, opens a new window. The only requirements are your name and email address.
• If you already have a Learner account, log in at Northstar, opens a new window to get started right away. 

If you want to take an assessment without creating a Learner account, visit the Northstar website, opens a new window.

The Washington State Certification Portal, opens a new window provides free access with your library card to self-paced courses, exam vouchers, and remote proctoring and practice tests to help you learn and earn certifications for Cisco CST, CompTIA, Microsoft, QuickBooks, IT Specialist, and other in-demand tech skills through the Washington State Library portal. 

This program operates on a limited budget, and all funds go toward purchasing program materials. On occasion, testers may be placed on a waitlist while voucher stock is being delivered. WSL regrets that it is unable to reimburse testers who have chosen to purchase their own voucher.