Grow with Google

In this path, students explore a variety of Google digital tools and how they can be used to increase productivity in the workplace and in everyday life.

• Track Your Monthly Expenses
• Create a Project plan with Google Sheets

Students research different possible career paths to figure out which career might be right for them. Then, they create a career plan and start networking to find a job in the field. In this path, learn how to research different career paths and create a career plan.

• Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
• Google Career Certificates Overview
• How to Use Research to Find the Right Job
• Turn Your Career Plan Into Action
• How Networking Can Help Your Job Search
• Explore Project Management Skills and Careers

Students use digital tools to search for a job, write a resume and cover letter, and stand out in interviews, all while conveying their personal brand. In this path, learn how to use digital tools to land a great job.

• Building Your Brand: Standing Out Authentically
• Tips for Your Resume, Cover Letter, and Job Interview

• How to Research and Prepare for Your Next Job Interview

Students practice running efficient meetings, managing projects, and presenting to stakeholders. In this path, students learn digital skills to help them be successful in their new role.

• Understanding Biases and Barriers That Impact You

• Overcoming Barriers and Growing Your Career

In this path, students research business opportunities, write a business plan, and estimate the financing they’ll need to create their own business.

• Key Steps to Writing a Successful Business Plan

• Selling Products Online? Here's How to Get Started

Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness program helps ensure that the opportunities created by technology are available to everyone. Through free tools and training, we help students get the skills they need to succeed in their classes, internships, jobs and future careers.

The certificate can be used as proof that you have completed a Google training and can be added to your resume.

Yes, this program is offered at no cost to our students and alumni.

Each pathway varies, most of them take about an hour to complete the video modules. 

Any current CSUSB students and alumni.

You can use the 'Reach out to Us' function at the bottom of this page or visit the Career Center office (UH-329) to check your progress. 

Users have access to 31 modules that include videos and downloadable content. There are no limitations set for the user and you are highly encouraged to interact with every module available.

Yes, alumni are able to use this program with an alumni email address. An alumni email address can be acquired through the Alumni Relations website. 

It is optional BUT we highly encourage students to opt-in. 

This is what agreeing to the data share allows:

Linking your Skillshop account with your Google Ads account will give Google the ability to display your name, activity progress, enrollment information, valid exams, achievements, and certifications with the Google Ads manager accounts enabled for Google Partners. Other users who have access to that Google Ads manager account will also be able to see this data. 

If at any time you wish to stop sharing account information, you can unlink your accounts on your Skillshop profile.

Communicate to students to create their Grow with Google account here. Offer this resource in your Canvas classroom etc.

The current Grow with Google program does not allow enough accounts to give all faculty/instructors administrative access. But faculty/staff will have regular access to the Grow with Google modules. 

The Career Center will be able to provide reports with the students who completed what is asked of them for faculty. 

We recommend you add the Grow with Google link to your canvas class dashboard for the students. 

Yes, you can request an appointment by filling out this request form.