Adult Education and Literacy Programs

Local Level

work2future One-Stop Centers have a wide range of services that will help individuals determine and identify their career abilities

• Testing and assessment tool
• Basic Skills for Adult Literacy

San Jose Job Corps Center 

The San Jose Job Corp offers low- income people (16-24), training in 25 different vocations. GED and high school diploma courses, as well as assessments, counseling, recreation, meals, a stipend, a clothing allotment, school-to work opportunities and placement for grads are some of the available services available at Job Corps.

Community Colleges


Your Local Community Colleges San Jose City, Evergreen Valley, DeAnza and West Valley College can help you get the skills you need to live the kind of life you want for yourself and family. You can increase your earning potential and be part of the Silicon Valley economy by obtaining career training.

There are a variety of programs designed to fit your needs!  Enrolling at any Community Colleges is simple. The Choice is yours. We are here to help you make a lifestyle change.

Financial Literacy


The City of San Jose through work2future and Silicon Valley/South Bay SAVES programs on Financial Literacy helps families in the community understand the basics of savings plans, managing money, debt management, building good credit, building a financial base and developing financial goals.

Helping low and moderate-income communities as well as young people in our diverse county achieve financial independence through Workshops, referrals, and resource information so they can better reach their financial goals and build wealth for their future.

For more information please call to our toll free number 1-800- 216- 5110

National Level

Adult Education and Literacy Program

The Program helps American adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members and citizens. The major areas of support are Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education and English Language Acquisition. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency and problem solving.

For information contact a representative at any of our three One- Stop Center.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The Housing and Urban Development Department carries out several employments and training programs aimed at significantly increasing employment and income of public housing residents in selected cities.

For employment, internships, apprenticeships and related work opportunities under the HUD programs  or contact any of our One Stop Centers.

Indian and Native American Employment Programs

The purpose of the American Indian Employment Program is placement of Indians and Native American job seekers in the best available jobs. The program's goal is to achieve economic independence for your community through long-term employment, education and training. The targeted service population includes American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaskans.

For information contact a representative at any of our three One- Stop Centers.