College & Career
Graduating Ready for Post-Academic Success
San José Public Library believes that every student should be able to choose a meaningful path upon graduating from high school, whether that path is developing valuable trade skills, attending a two or four-year college, or launching a small business.
Learn more about program stats and outcomes, as well as the College and Career Readiness Quality Standards (660 KB, PDF), which serve as a guide to quality improvement for college and career readiness programs in the City of San José.
Program Statistics & Outcomes
City College and Career programs help youth and adults achieve a degree/certificate, connect to meaningful supports or mentorship, and/or engage in workforce development experiences to prepare them for successful careers.
Quality Standards
Advanced Standard
438 Library Programs
4,141 Attendees
Key Outcomes
- Ensure youth and adults have access to information, resources, and opportunities related to higher education and workforce development
- High Quality programs promoting degree attainment and workforce-ready skills development
- Use data and assessments to guide program effectiveness and improvements
Career Online High School
98% of participants in Career Online High School identify as persons of color, particularly our Hispanic/Latinx populations, ensuring more equitable access to a high school diploma and greater career opportunities.
Quality Standards
Advanced Standard
57 Students Served
98% Identify as BIPOC
Program Outcomes
- 28 adults graduated with an accredited diploma and career certificate
- 191 graduates since 2016
- 74% graduation rate
- 77% of graduates said they were interested in pursuing college after completing the COHS program
Program Locations Map
Resilience Corps Learning Pathways
96% of Resilience Corps Associates (RCAs) in Resilience Corps Learning Pathways identify as BIPOC and the vast majority are first generation college students, ensuring that this vulnerable population has access to career support and living wages while pursuing higher education and giving back to their community
Quality Standards
Advanced Standard
50 Program Participants
96% Identify as BIPOC
Program Outcomes
- 42 participants completed the program and went on to pursue opportunities in higher education and/or secured post-program employment
- 21,172 hours served supporting high-need students in expanded learning programs.
Program Locations Map
San José Works
The San José Works program has successfully placed 100% of the mostly BIPOC youth in high-needs neighborhoods with employment and mentorship, ensuring more equitable access to key sector jobs in our community.
Quality Standards
Advanced Standard
376 Subsidized Program Participants
438 Unsubsidized Program Participants
Program Outcomes
- 82% of subsidized program participants were from Opportunity Neighborhoods
- 100% subsidized program participants were placed in a priority sector and/or a demand occupation
- 75 youth were connected with a mentor
Participant Locations Map
Resilience Corps Climate Change Pathways
76% of Resilience Corps Associates (RCAs) that graduated from the Resilience Corps Climate Change Pathways program, primarily self-identified BIPOC, went on to either enroll in a higher education program, found employment, or entered another jobs program.
Quality Standards
Advanced Standard
152 Program Particpants
97% Identify as BIPOC
Program Outcomes
- 110 participants completed the program and went on to enroll in continued education/training and/or secured post-program employment
- 133,904 hours served supporting climate resilience and sustainability projects
Participant Locations Map
