Self-reliance courses are available at both the ward and stake level. Contact a member of the bishopric to learn about upcoming courses or to express interest in a specific topic. Below are a list of topics available:

1. Finding Strength in the Lord

2. Personal Finances

3. Starting and Growing My Business

4. Find a Better Job

5. Education for Better Work

6. My Path for Self-Reliance

7. My Foundation for Self-Reliance

8. Facilitating Groups for Self-Reliance

9. Leader's Guide for the Self-Reliance Initiative

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a strong library of video resources to support its self-reliance courses. Here’s a brief summary:

Manuals, videos, and training materials can be downloaded from churchofjesuschrist.org or viewed on the Gospel Library mobile app. 

The courses combine spiritual principles with practical skills, and video content supports small group discussions, typically with fewer than 12 participants, available both in person and online — all free of charge. Think of the videos like a coach on the sideline - they set the foundation and direction, while the real growth happens in the group huddle through discussion and accountability.

EnglishConnect is a free English-language learning program provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, available to anyone — member or not. Its purpose is to help individuals increase spiritual and temporal self-reliance through developing English skills in an environment of faith, fellowship, and growth. 

Think of it like a on-ramp to a highway — it meets people where they are and gets them up to speed so they can merge into greater opportunities in education, employment, and service.

The program features multiple levels: EnglishConnect 1 and 2 are free and designed for beginners, while EnglishConnect 3 is a low-cost intermediate course that prepares learners for BYU-Pathway Worldwide.  It also complements other self-reliance courses offered by the Church, such as Find a Better Job, Education for Better Work, and Personal Finances.

Below are the locations and times of classes:

English Connect 1
Thursdays at 7 pm
701 W Wetherbee Rd, Orlando, FL 32824
(Affiliated with the Spanish Language Ward)

English Connect 2
Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
3001 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
(Affiliated with the Spanish Language Ward)

English Connect 1 and 2
Mondays 7:30 to 9:00 pm
3001 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
(Affiliated with the Portuguese Language Ward)

English Connect 2
Mondays 6:00 to 7:30 pm
8450 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818
(Affiliated with the Haitian Creole Ward)

BYU–Pathway Worldwide makes a university degree possible for everyone. It provides access to marketable certificates and degrees through BYU–Idaho and Ensign College completely online and at an affordable price in more than 180 countries. With a certificate-first approach, students can get a better job before finishing their degree.

BYU-Pathway has 6 registration blocks throughout the year: Block 1 (January-February), Block 2 (March-April), Block 3 (May-June), Block 4 (July-August), Block 5 (September-October), and Block 6
(November-December).

Every BYU‑Pathway student qualifies for a tuition discount — making your education even more affordable from day one! Here are some details on tuition discounts and scholarships available: 

Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount
Save 10%, 25%, or even 50% on your tuition, based on your needs and enrollment status.

How it works:
- Complete an interactive lesson in your student portal after enrolling.
- If you are a degree-seeking student, you must:
   1. Apply for the discount at the beginning of your program.
   2. Be registered for courses at least three days before the block begins.
   3. Reapply every two years to maintain your discount.

Returned Missionary Scholarship
If you've returned from a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the past 60 months, you are eligible for a 25% tuition discount — even if you didn't complete your mission.

To qualify:
- Returned missionaries must register for courses at least three days before the block starts.

Needs-based Scholarship
You can work with an assigned mentor, who will help determine if you are eligible for a needs-based scholarship. (This scholarship is limited to one term during the first year of enrollment.)

Reduced Tuition
Start your degree through PathwayConnect and receive a significantly reduced tuition. The best part? You keep the lower cost for your entire degree program! View tuition rates.

Additional Financial Aid Options
Students may search and apply for private scholarships that fit their individual needs and qualifications.

U.S. citizens working toward a degree through BYU-Pathway are not eligible for federal loans, Pell Grants, VA benefits, or other third-party scholarships.

If you’d like personalized, face-to-face job search help, a place to connect with other job seekers, or a space where you can focus on your job search, then consider visiting the Orlando Employment Centers.

At the Employment Centers, job seekers can come to:

1. Receive personalized, face-to-face job coaching from
experienced Employment Services staff.
2. Attend in-person active job search groups.
3. Prepare for job interviews.
4. Use the computers and phones to make networking contacts
and apply for jobs.
5. Get help creating or updating your resume.

Translation support is available and can be arranged for Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and American Sign Language (ASL). The Orlando Employment Center is located at 10502 Satellite Blvd# C, Orlando, FL 32837, and is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 AM to 4 PM (Mondays and Fridays by appointment only). Their phone number is (407) 826-9375.