Jobless claims have reached their highest level in twenty-five years and with more people looking for jobs, many are brushing up on their skills to improve their resumes and they're doing it online.

For Kay Wagner, the combination of a recent layoff, a young child, and not having been in school for thirteen years makes this job search an especially tough one, but she is determined to improve her resume.

"I just made the decision and said, 'it's time,” said Wagner. “I have to go in this direction; otherwise I can't advance the career I want to."

So Kay, like thousands of other job seekers, is E-Learning--using the web to get the skills she needs to find a new job.

"It’s an advantage to be able to work at my own pace, and not leave the house...it's a huge advantage, and that's why I went in that direction."

With more companies laying off, E-Learning is catching on. Like Serebra, a company offering online courses to people who want to boost their resumes. It's seen a 600% rise in business in just one month.
Ted Moorhouse, Serebra CEO, said, "People with skills can enhance their skills, to improve their chances of employability."

And this is one school you can attend from the comfort of your own home, because tough times often require new strategies.

Moorehouse explains, "Sometimes we've seen signs of depression, then after they completed our courses and get jobs we see elation." and the new classroom is right in front of you.