Verizon Skill Forward

We’re preparing today’s workers for tomorrow’s jobs by training workers for high-demand tech roles.

Inclusive and future-forward.

Learn new skills. Rewrite your future.

Reskilling and upskilling

Through a partnership with Generation USA, our free program trains workers for high-demand jobs in the new digital economy—from online skill training courses to mentorship to job placement.

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Access to multiple career pathways

Participants can explore a variety of programs and career paths, including web development, IT and digital marketing. Classes are online and in person in cities across the country, with more coming soon.

Networking and job placement

We work closely with companies that are ready to hire and are actively recruiting individuals with digital skills, increasing graduates’ chances of landing their dream job.

Meet our success stories.

Hear from our graduates how our program offered the soft skills they needed to propel their careers.

The latest Verizon Skill Forward news.

09.28.2022

5 questions with Verizon Skill Forward graduate Austin Stewart

This Georgia techie went from job burnout to embarking on a rewarding career after learning valuable IT skills through the Verizon Skill Forward initiative.

04.26.2022

A family that codes together, grows together

A mother and son pursue their dream careers in tech after learning in-demand technical and soft skills in the Verizon Skill Forward training program.

01.14.2022

Verizon Skill Forward helps Texas delivery worker pivot into IT

After learning code and other new skills through Verizon Skill Forward’s free training program, a delivery worker and mom of five starts a rewarding career in tech.