Making Remote Work Vol. 5 Iss. 17
New Podcast Episode: What you can expect from taking USU Extension's remote work professional course: An interview with Regional Program Coordinator Mike Sarles (Part III)
Rural Online Initiative
Rural Online Initiative program provides specialized remote work training to individuals for success in a rapidly changing economy.
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Get Qualified for Remote Work
- Work from anywhere
- Reduce or eliminate your commute
- Enjoy greater flexibility
Get Qualified to lead a Remote Team
- Cast a broader net to find the best team members
- Offer remote work as a perk to reliable workers
- Ease issues like parking, office space, and air pollution
Watch the 17-minute short documentary upon which the above video is based.
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Courses
Certified Remote Work Professional
This educational program is designed to equip you with the tools and skills needed to transition from on-site work into a virtual career.
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Certified Remote Work Leader
This course is designed to offer organizational leaders the latest techniques and tools to manage and develop a remote team.
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Remote Job Search: Skills for Success
Increase your chances of securing a remote job by taking this self-paced course! Learn all about the virtual hiring process and what virtual employers are looking for in candidates.
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Ecommerce for Rural Business
This course is designed to get your business online and selling quickly. Learn to set up an eCommerce website or online sales channel on Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or Shopify.
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4-H Remote Skills Camp: For College & Career Readiness
This educational program is designed to equip youth from ages 15-18 with college and career readiness skills and tools while introducing them to remote work concepts.
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Affiliate Program: Remote Online Initiative
The Remote Online Initiative is designed to help you empower your rural communities through remote work! Bring the program to your state.
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Success Stories
Iron County alum finds remote job with Intermountain Healthcare
"I completed the Certified Remote Work Professional course in April of 2020 just as the pandemic was heating up. Before taking the course, I searched tirelessly to find a way I could work from home. Eventually, I came across a remote job listing with Inte...