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All information taken from Healthcare.gov The deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act for January 2019 coverage is December 15th! The comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The law has 3 primary goals:
 Healthcare.gov can walk you through renewing or obtaining new coverage. You can also have someone contact you about the program or go find local assistance. You can also learn about the plans before you log into or create an account through their quick start guide.  Unsure about what documentation you'll need to sign up? Healthcare.gov also provides a "Marketplace Application Checklist"  Still need assistance? Have someone contact you with more information or visit a local agent who can help!
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By Sammy Lowdermilk Many of us continually look for ways to grow through learning new things, new skills. There are numerous opportunities throughout our community to take classes or seek additional certifications or degrees. However, our schedules don't always allow for these classes, and, quite frankly, sometimes we simply want to know how to do something. Online resources allow us to seek new skills, new knowledge, on our own schedules and at our own pace. Below I've compiled a few places to start your continued-learning journey. Tennessee ReconnectBefore we explore online resources, some may be interested in certifications and degrees. Tennessee Reconnect allows "adults enter higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace, and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential." Get connected to Reconnect!  GCF LearnfreeInterested in learning Microsoft Office? Social media? Career planning? Graphic design? GCFLearnfree covers a bit of everything. It's the perfect place for an eager learner to start. The site utilizes online videos, tutorials and interactive gaming to help you learn about over 180 topics. Money As You GrowFinances can be difficult, and finding ways to learn about finances can be even more difficult. It's never easy to admit our ignorance about money, so this online tool can be extremely helpful, not only to increase your awareness of your finances, but learning the right additional questions to ask. Money As You Grow is a financial learning tool for people of all ages.  DuolingoKnowing multiple languages is such an invaluable asset in today's world. Duolingo gives you access to learn over 30 different languages through their interactive, online learning platform. The site also allows you to learn at your own pace. It's free, so dive right in.  Additional ResourcesKhan Academy: Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Khan Academy tackles math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. G Suite Learning Center: This is the best place to start for learning about Google Suite apps. Interested in Google Docs? Hangouts? Google Sheets? This is the resource you need. Looking for more? Be sure to check out our online resources!
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Do you struggle with typing? Do you have to backspace often? Are you looking to improve your skills for a job? Here are some resources to improve your typing skills! Typing Club Learn touch typing online using TypingClub's FREE typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos. You can login to save your progress and earn badges for your improved skills. Improve your speed and accuracy! Typing.com Typing.com provides FREE online, interactive typing lessons. This resource is for individuals of all skill sets and makes typing feel like a game. There is also an option for teachers to set up profiles for their classrooms. TypingGames.Zone TypingGames.zone focuses on young students who are learning to type. These interactive games can be selected using a wide variety of filters including subject area and age. Google: Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Part of mastering the keyboard is also learning those shortcuts to make your life easier and work faster. There are numerous articles about mastering these shortcuts, but why not just go straight to the source, Google.
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