Grow With Google Program is a “professional lifeline.”
Kathya Shyam is a Grow With Google Learner through United Women of Color:
“My decision to enroll in the Grow with Google program is deeply rooted in my personal journey,” she says. “Having navigated significant financial barriers to education in my youth, I understand the challenges faced by curious, high-potential learners who lack access to resources. Now that I am mastering these digital skills, my goal is to bridge that gap. I am committed to using my expertise to empower and provide educational pathways for children who share that same curiosity but face similar obstacles.”
Kathya said this program has helped with her goals of career re-entry, business growth, analytical rigor, and digital equity by:
proving she’s updated on 2026 industry standards and AI-powered marketing tools,
using SEO and Google Ads to bring "eyes" to a brand and social media to keep them there,
allowing her to apply her accounting mindset to marketing analytics, ensuring every dollar spent has a clear ROI, and
learning the communication tools to create impactful content that reaches children globally.
Kathya is currently advancing through a comprehensive digital curriculum, with successfully completed credentials in:
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Building a data-driven strategy and understanding the customer lifecycle.
Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Mastering SEO, SEM, and Google Ads to drive targeted traffic.
From Likes to Leads: Developing social media strategies that transform online engagement into measurable business growth.
She says, “The Google Professional Certification is the premier resource for a confident and skillful career re-entry. It is more than just a course; it is a professional lifeline for those looking to return to work quickly. I am dedicated to advocating for this program to help others access the same opportunities to build a stable and prosperous future for their families.”
