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Northern California Outreach & Admissions: Job Corps

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351 H Avenue, Building 442, San Francisco, CA

Through a nationwide network of campuses, Job Corps offers a comprehensive array of career development services to at-risk young women and men, ages 16 to 24, to prepare them for successful careers. Job Corps employs a holistic career development training approach which integrates the teaching of academic, vocational, employability skills and social competencies through a combination of classroom, practical and based learning experiences to prepare youth for stable, long-term, high-paying jobs.

Youth Guidance Center Improvement Committee (YGCIC): Beautification Team Express

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375 Woodside Avenue, Bldg W-2, San Francisco, CA

An education based behavior addressing program capable of providing the exactly needed area for young people to change their perspective on life.

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Youth Guidance Center Improvement Committee (YGCIC): New Directions Employment Program

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375 Woodside Avenue, Bldg W-2, San Francisco, CA

An education based behavior addressing program capable of providing the exactly needed area for young people to change their perspective on life.

Early Morning Study Academy at Success Center San Francisco

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Woodside Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

Early Morning Study Center is an education based behavior addressing program capable of providing the exactly needed area for young people to change their perspective on life.

Arriba Juntos Power-Up Youth Program

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1850 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

Arriba Juntos Power Up Youth Program assists inner city at-risk youth between the ages of 18-24 become self-sufficient through employment and education development.

Five Keys Charter School

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70 Oak Grove St, San Francisco, CA

High School Diploma / GED programs with flexible hours and multiple locations in SF.

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.