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Rewrite your future with Verizon Skill Forward and edX.

Through Verizon Skill Forward, prepare for in-demand jobs — at zero cost. Build in-demand skills, utilize career resources, and earn certificates that prove your proficiency. Complete the brief application form below to get started and you’ll instantly find out if you’ve been accepted into Verizon Skill Forward and eligible to receive one (1) year of free access to a specially-curated catalog of edX’s self-paced, expert-led online programs — that align with in-demand roles and essential skills.

To be eligible for Verizon Skill Forward, a Verizon account is not required. You must simply be at least 17 years old and based in the United States.

edX is excited to work with Verizon to support this program focused on preparing participants for tomorrow’s jobs. As a condition of Verizon providing funding for your participation in this program, we are required to collect and report your de-identified information to Verizon, including but not limited to your responses in this application, your performance in the program (including information relating to your enrollment, performance and completion in edX courses included in the program), and survey responses of your employment outcomes following the program.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

If you already have an edX account, please provide the email address associated with that account.

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Please use the format MM/DD/YYYY. As a reminder, you must be at least 17 years of age to qualify for Verizon Skill Forward.

City

State

You must be based in the United States to qualify.

Zipcode

Gender

I identify my race as (mark all that apply):

I identify my ethnicity as:

Highest level of education completed

Current employment status

Consent & Disclosures

By submitting this form, you certify that, to the best of your knowledge, the provided information is true and accurate, and that edX may contact you regarding this program. Your personal information will be used as described in edX’s Privacy Policy. You also understand and acknowledge that edX may share your de-identified information with Verizon as described above.

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Check out our FAQ which answers most commonly asked questions

For additional support contact our Student Support team at: Verizonskillforward@edx.org