California Community Colleges
There are 28 Community Colleges in the Bay Area providing on campus and online course options to meet the needs of students with jobs, families and other obligations. Each College provides supportive services on campus including, career counseling, mental health counseling, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS).
California Community Colleges also provide free or low-cost Career Education classes (CE). CE courses are designed to assist adults in developing new skills or updating their current skills through work-based learning opportunities and academic coursework.
California Community College Career Education College Video Library
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Ohlone College
Fremont & Newark ,CA
In addition to the Associate's Degree, Ohlone College offers over 70 short-term certificate and training programs including credit and non-credit classes.
Degrees and Certificate Programs 2020 - 2021 (Curriculum Guide)
Meet with a counselor for career and major exploration
Fremont Campus: 43600 Mission Blvd – Fremont, CA 94539
Newark Campus: 39399 Cherry St, Newark, CA 94560
510-659-6000
Chabot College
Hayward, CA
Offering the Associates Degree (AA) as well as short-term certificate and training programs.
Degrees and Certificate Programs
Career Education Classes
25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-6600
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
Offering the Associates Degree (AA) as well as short-term certificate and training programs.
Degrees and Certificate Programs
2020 - 2021 Course Catalog and archives
Career Education Courses
3000 Campus Hill Drive Livermore, CA 94551
925-424-1000
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California Community College Costs
Cost: California residents pay $46 per unit for college credit courses. A California resident who enrolls in 12 units is considered a full-time student and would pay $46 x 12 units, or $552 per semester
Length of program: Varies
Other Costs: Books access fees
Prerequisites: HSD/GED
License or Certificate: AA/Certificates
The California College Promise Grant is available only for students at California Community Colleges. The California College Promise Grant waives the per-unit enrollment fee (currently $46). The following link is for the California College Promise Grant: 2020 - 2021 Application, also available in Spanish. Once the application is complete, it should be mailed or hand delivered to your community college's financial aid office.
Click here to apply
Students must meet the eligibility requirements for this reimbursement program.
Click here for Eligibility and FAQ
Please go to the Financial Aid/Grant Information page for more information on loans, grants, and scholarships.
Your local workforce board has limited funds available for low-income individuals to get the training they need to earn an industry-recognized certificate. Meet with a career navigator from Ohlone College Career Ventures located at the Ohlone College Newark Center and see if you qualify. Qualified participants may receive financial assistance towards education/training, work-based learning, internships, and on-the-job training.
Check the One-Stop Locator for your local career center.