Tampa, FL - Nearly one in four people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) are unemployed, despite many holding college degrees. To help close this gap, PWN4PWN Corp, a patient-led nonprofit, today announced a new partnership with Udemy, the leading online skills marketplace, to expand its flagship JOBS Project.
Through this collaboration, JOBS Project participants will gain free access to more than 25,000 online courses; including career-advancing certifications across technology, healthcare, business, and creative industries. Flexible, self-paced learning ensures that people managing unpredictable symptoms can build skills and pursue sustainable careers on their own terms.
The JOBS Project already provides AI-powered career workshops, coaching, and job readiness support. By integrating Udemy’s global platform, participants will now have new opportunities to:
Earn career-relevant certifications that strengthen employability and entrepreneurial skills
Access flexible, on-demand learning that fits around varying energy levels and health needs
Leverage AI-focused workshops and coaching for resumes, interviews, and job applications
“This partnership is a game-changer for our community,” said Jane E. Powell, CEO & Executive Director of PWN4PWN. “By removing barriers to high-quality education, we’re equipping people with the tools, certifications, and confidence they need to succeed. Whether that means advancing in a career, launching a business, or pursuing a new professional path.”
The JOBS Project also collaborates with Pura Vida Partners, led by IT recruiting and AI thought leader Sam Velu, to deliver Basic and Advanced AI for Job Seekers workshops. The addition of Udemy’s expansive course library strengthens this ecosystem by aligning new skills with tangible, career-building credentials.
The JOBS Project is part of PWN4PWN’s broader suite of patient-driven programs—including Health & Wellness 360, NapChat Digital Community, and the N & IH Registry—all designed to advance equity, wellbeing, and inclusion for people living with narcolepsy and IH.
For more information or to enroll in the JOBS Project, visit www.pwn4pwn.org/jobs or contact [email protected].
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