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Disabled Students Programs and Services at City College of San Francisco

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50 Phelan Avenue, R323, San Francisco, CA

DSPS provides support services and classes for students with disabilities at City College of San Francisco.

Gateway to College at City College of San Francisco

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50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco, CA

Gateway to College is a program at City College of San Francisco that serves students between 16-20, who have dropped out of high school in San Francisco or may not graduate. Students take courses that help earn credit towards their high school diploma and a college degree or certificate at the same time. Gateway to College is for students who: •Are 16 - 20 years old •Live in San Francisco •Have dropped out of high school (behind in units for age and grade level, to graduate) •Struggled with grades and attendance (GPA generally below 2.0) •Are READY and MOTIVATEDRead more

City College of San Francisco: HARTS Program

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50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco, CA

The HARTS Program serves homeless/at risk students with the goal of achieving success in an academic environment.

Asian Neighborhood Design: Green Construction/Solar installation Training

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1 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Asian Neighborhood Design offers FREE, 14 week Green Construction/Solar installation training program for low-income or at-risk young people.

Pathway & Academy Dual Enrollment Program at City College of San Francisco

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1400 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA

Dual enrollment is an opportunity to gain college credits while still in high school. This is a program, so you will get support from college counselors and your own teachers at your home school.

Goodwill Industries: Back on Track

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1500 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

Back on Track is a comprehensive re-entry initiative for young adults with low level non violent drug offenses.

TIPS for Finding Education

Tip 1: Students that pass the GED are considered to have equal educational standing with High School graduates. Individuals that are almost 18 or older, contact the local community college to find out about GED prep classes.

Tip 2: Some educational programs now offer out-of-school youth the opportunity to take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) as an additional opportunity to earn their diploma. To learn more about the CAHSEE, visit: www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/.

Tip 3: Check out icanaffordcollege.com if you want to go to college and need financial aid. There are many different types of federal and state grants, as well as scholarships by private foundations and academic institutions for young adults.

Types of Education:

High School Diploma and GED Programs: programs that incorporate high school diplomas or GED as a component of a larger goal, like employment.

Higher Education: 2- and 4-Year Colleges and Universities: education beyond high school, e.g. California Community Colleges, California State Universities, University of California

Literacy Support, Tutoring & College Preparation: programs that incorporate teaching outside the classroom, educational mentoring, or case management.

Political Education: training or program that advocates for a specific policy change, human right, or improvement in the community.

Professional Development: class or training to advance skills or expertise in a particular profession.

Career & Technical Education: class or training to advance your work-place skills in your present or future job field.

College Preparation: listing or service that helps you find colleges, prepare an application, or find money to pay tuition.