Higher Education: 2 and 4 year Colleges and Universities | Page 2

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

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.

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.

Year Up Bay Area

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210 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA

Year Up prepares young adults for success in corporate Information Technology careers and college.

Guardian Scholars Program at City College of San Francisco

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50 Phelan Avenue, Room 205, San Francisco, CA

The Guardian Scholars program serves as a college advocacy and direct service provider to young men and women who have been in the foster care system.

Affordable Colleges Online

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Affordable Colleges Online has created an expert-driven resource guidebook for students seeking advice and information about affordable programs from Community Colleges that offer flexible online learning classes. Community colleges are a critical part of the education ecosystem and continue to offer a truly cost effective option for students to earn a 2 year degree or the credits needed to transfer to a 4-year college. Over the last few years, community colleges have made many of these 2 year programs more flexible by offering fully online or hybrid options. Content includes: – The basics of online learning at communityRead more

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.