Guides: Re-Entry Resources: Education Resources

Technology Learning

Familiarity with technology is essential to navigate job searching, apply for benefits, manage your financials, and many other aspects of daily life. If you need to learn the basics, or want to improve your skills, the links below can help.

Note: These resources require an Orange County Library System card to access. You can sign up for a library card online here.

Basic Tech Classes
Learn basic technology skills by signing up for free classes at the library.
Clases de Tecnología en Español
El Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado Orange ofrece una amplia variedad de clases de tecnología. Estas clases están diseñadas para satisfacer sus necesidades y para ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas a través de experiencia práctica y la instrucción de expertos.

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LinkedIn Learning is an educational resource that has many easy-to-use video tutorials featuring experts on Photoshop, Illustrator, web design, digital video and audio, and much more! You can choose your course by subject, software or author.

General Education Resources

Note: These resources require an Orange County Library System card to access. You can sign up for a library card online here.

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The Brainfuse Adult Learning Center provides online and live one-on-one academic coaching for high school equivalency tests, Microsoft Office help, and more.

GED Test Prep
If incarceration prevented you from getting your high school degree, passing the GED test can help you find better job prospects.

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LearningExpress Library includes study materials and practice tests for the GED, career certification exams, as well as K-12th grade fundamentals.

OCLS Hotspots
If you do not have home internet access, and need internet to meet your educational needs, you can check out a Wi-Fi hotspot device for free at any Orange County library location.

Language Learning

Whether you are trying to improve your English skills as a second language, or want to learn a new language to expand your job opportunities, OCLS has classes and resources to get you started.

Note: These resources require an Orange County Library System card to access. You can sign up for a library card online here.

ESOL Classes
Learn English in a classroom-based learning environment with an ESOL instructor or practice independently at an Open Language Lab.
Learn English at OCLS
Use this guide to find free classes and useful resources for learning English.
Learn a Language
OCLS has several resources available for language learning. This resource guide provides you with some of the books, web applications, and mobile resources available to you for language learning.
OCLS en Español
Descubre todo lo tenemos para ofrecerte en la biblioteca en español.

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