See what South Bend knows

Here is some learning that we’re really focused on right now.

How to start making films on a budget
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Chuck Fry

How to start making films on a budget

I spent some time in California, but then I came back to South Bend to make films—and you can learn to make them, too.
Collection by
Olivia Critchlow

How to become a better leader

In my job at Leadership SBM, I help to cultivate civic leaders across the area. What I’ve learned in this role is that leadership is not about power or the size of your paycheck. It is about being authentic and taking action. Anyone can become a leader—and these resources, which I’ve used in my own life, will help to show you how.
Learning to have better conversations with the help of restorative justice
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Derrick Perry

Learning to have better conversations with the help of restorative justice

You don’t have to be involved with the criminal justice system to gain important insights from a practice that replaces doling out punishment with repairing harm.
Creating a beautiful environment for young children to learn and grow
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Emily Rupchock

Creating a beautiful environment for young children to learn and grow

I’ve spent my career thinking about how to provide children with spaces that are both practical and inspiring.
How to get your security deposit back from your landlord
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James Brogdon

How to get your security deposit back from your landlord

As a longtime landlord here in South Bend, I can help you learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Getting back on your feet after hard times
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Komonique Thomas

Getting back on your feet after hard times

I truly believe that while some individuals have had a difficult past, with empathy, support and investment they can have a brighter future. I have spent my career providing services to overlooked and underserved members of our community, and I hope that learning about these resources can benefit you, as well.
How to market your small business
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Ben Bulgrien

How to market your small business

As a customer experience specialist for J2 Marketing here in South Bend, I work with all sorts of smaller firms, helping them to build their brand and sharpen their value proposition. These learning resources are ones that I’ve come to lean on.
Collection by
LeRoy King

Understanding structural discrimination

The first step to building more diverse and inclusive spaces is recognizing the systemic barriers in our society that get in the way. I’ve been helping communities and organizations see them—and learn to dismantle them—for more than 15 years.
How to start your houseplant collection
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Sarah Richards

How to start your houseplant collection

I thought my friend’s plants were wonderful, and so I started to grow my own.

Live & Learn

Live & Learn

Learning is hard. That’s why at Dismas House, which provides housing for people who’ve recently been released from prison, Kahmiil Middleton works on a program to pair residents with student volunteers from Notre Dame to provide guidance for using Bendable. The aim is to help residents make a new start, whether it’s by acquiring work skills or finishing a degree. “We want our residents to know that they can accomplish whatever they want,” said Kahmiil. “Bendable will really help them do that for themselves.” That is, for themselves—with a hand from others in the community.

Learning for work

Here are some learning resources to help you grow your career. You’ll find more in the “Explore” tab.

Become a customer service representative
Career Collection
Sales and Service

Become a customer service representative

Backed by
South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership

Become a welder
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Manufacturing

Become a welder

Backed by
South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership

Become a pharmacy technician
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Healthcare

Become a pharmacy technician

Backed by
Beacon Health System

Resilience in the face of crisis

Here are some learning resources to help you navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll find more in the “Explore” tab.

Finding new work during COVID-19
Collection by
Tom Primrose

Finding new work during COVID-19

I know how challenging and dispiriting it can be if you’re unemployed. But as someone who has spent decades helping those who are out of work land a new job, I also know that there are many excellent resources to assist you in finding employment. Here are some that are particularly effective.
Understanding the basics of public health amid COVID-19
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Heidi Beidinger-Burnett

Understanding the basics of public health amid COVID-19

Public health has long been something that many people have taken for granted. It’s time that we all get up to speed.
Staying fit at home
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Reggie Brooks

Staying fit at home

If COVID-19 has made you uncomfortable going to the gym, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a great workout. And that’s true whether you’re just starting to exercise or are a former professional athlete, like me.

Spotlight on: Learning in Spanish

Here are some great ways to learn about this featured topic.

Staff picks + More clicks

Here are some upcoming learning events and other resources from the St. Joseph County Public Library. You can see related courses by clicking at the bottom of each card or swiping right!

Most popular

Here are the most viewed learning resources in South Bend over the past couple of weeks.

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