About

What is CareerLIFT?

CareerLIFT is a free online education and training platform. Job seekers, interns, and employees can find industry courses, resume-building resources, interviewing tips, and support for starting or growing their career.

Expanding career learning opportunities helps to uplift and empower individuals to achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life.

Courses

CareerLIFT courses are created in partnership with Western Dakota Technical College to address essential skills and knowledge of several high-demand industries in the Black Hills area including healthcare, construction, and customer service. 

Employer Partnerships

Elevate Rapid City partners with local employers to provide participants with a guaranteed job interview in their industry of interest once they complete the CareerLIFT program.

The guaranteed job interview does not guarantee an offer of employment. However, the skills assessment, sample resume, and other CareerLIFT resources help participants prepare for a successful job interview.

Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us today!

3 Ways Businesses Can Benefit

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1. Onboarding

Include Essential Skills 101 in your onboarding process to help new hires meet workplace expectations faster.


This free course prepares them to collaborate effectively and adapt to challenges, saving you time and resources for training.

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2. Professional Development

Use CareerLIFT’s courses and resources for individual learning plans or as refresher training for seasoned staff.


Encourage existing employees to take Essential Skills 101 as preparation for a team workshop focused on strengthening group problem-solving and decision-making.

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3. Tailored Training

Every business faces unique challenges. CareerLIFT can align with your objectives and complement your existing training programs.


Choose specific course modules and free digital resources to bolster or build your own training without the cost of developing or purchasing new materials.