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Embarcadero YMCA: Youth Chance High School

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169 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA

Youth Chance High School strengthens the community by partnering with high-risk inner-city youth to earn their high school diplomas in a safe, supportive environment. Students gain academic, vocational and life skills necessary to become self sufficient, socially responsible young adults. For teens who are truant, chronically absent or have dropped out completely, the Y collaborates extensively with the San Francisco Unified School District and the juvenile justice system. What distinguishes Youth Chance from other programs and continuation schools throughout the city is its strengths-based, holistic approach that helps students understand that they have choices in their lives despite theirRead more

Transitional Studies Department at City College of San Francisco

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1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA

The Transitional Studies Department offers instruction in the CCSF High School Diploma Program, General Educational Development (GED), Adult Basic Education, and Vocational Foundation Skills.

HIRE UP Educational Services at Larkin Street Youth Services

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1150 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA

Serves youth ages 12-24 by providing GED completion support, tutoring, employment/education case management, Job Readiness Class, Job Training program, internship program, Art groups, computer/audio visual classes and college support.

First Place for Youth San Francisco Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP)

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30 Harriet Street San Francisco, CA 94103

First Place for Youth San Francisco Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) helps foster youth build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.

San Francisco Conservation Corps: RAMP-SF Academy

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Building 102 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA

RAMP-SF Academy: Free Job Readiness, Work Experience, Educational Services, and Supportive Services.

Better Tomorrow Program at Booker T. Washington Community Service Center

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800 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

GED PREPARATION & Testing, Case Management, Basic Computer Training and Earn A Computer Program

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.