The Skills Academy incentive program will end after January 30, 2025. UC Merced students are encouraged to utilize the free courses offered through Forage
SKILLS COURSES
Skills Academy Paid Courses Options:
Two Additional Courses Added:
Database Management Essentials
WHAT IS SKILLS ACADEMY?
UC Merced wants you to feel ready for the career you WANT after you graduate!
Enroll in an online class and learn a skill relevant to your desired career path.
Winter Skills: Students can earn an incentive for completing one course ($50 gift card) over the Winter break.
Summer Skills: Students can earn an incentive for completing one course ($50 gift card) or two courses ($75 gift card total).
Complete the course(s) and report your verified certificate and receive a gift card from your choice of several local and national businesses.
Click here for information about seven high-income skills worth learning!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1) Choose one (or two) of the online courses listed above, and 2) enroll and pay for your course(s).
You will need to pay for the course(s) with your own personal funds. Courses have different costs. Some courses have a one-time fee and others are subscription-based. Don't forget to cancel your subscription when you complete your course if you choose a subscription-based course!
Complete your course(s) and submit your verified certificate using this form no later than January 30 for Winter Skills, or August 20 for Summer Skills.
For more information, see the FAQ!
