Advance Your Education
Redwood City and its partner organizations provide many opportunities to advance your education locally.
Learn English
Sequoia Adult School, 3247 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Morning and evening ESL Programs at many levels. Classes typically start in August and January. Registration takes place in July and November. Website | Contact: Juan Pedraza Arellano, jpedraza@seq.org.
Project READ, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, 94063
For adults who read below the 7th grade level or need more intense ESL support. Website | Contact: rclread@redwoodcity.org, 650-780-7077
JobTrain, Online
Online nine-week courses which repeat with new components. Website | Contact: Ana Rosas, arosas@jobtrainworks.org
Finish High School
Career Online High School, Online (through Redwood City Public Library)
For adults looking to complete their high school education through a self-paced, supportive and accredited online program. Website | Contact: rclread@redwoodcity.org, 650-780-7077
High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED), 3247 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
A preparation course, held in English, for adult students (18+) for the HiSET and/or GED test, to receive the California High School Equivalency Certification. Website | Contact: Lindsey Rodriguez, lrodriguez@seq.org
Train for a New Career
Many organizations offer low- or no-cost certificate programs that last from 12 weeks to 12 months that open doors to new careers. See a non-exhaustive list below of organizations and their current programs:
JobTrain, Menlo Park: Carpentry | Building Maintenance/HVAC | Property Management | Medical Assistant | Certified Nursing Assistant | IT Support | Culinary Arts
Canada College, Menlo Park: Licensed Optician | Water Treatment | Entrepreneurship
San Mateo Adult & Career Education: Pharmacy Technician | Phlebotomy | QuickBooks | Construction Math Prep ... and more!
Futuro Health: Peer Support Specialist | Medical Assistant | Emergency Room Technician ... and more!
Foothill College: EMR & EMT | Geriatric Home Aide
Get a Degree or Certificate
Local community colleges are a low- or no-cost way to pursue a certificate or degree. The San Mateo Community College District offers free tuition for San Mateo County residents who are pursuing degrees or certificates.
Canada College (Redwood City) | College of San Mateo (San Mateo) | Skyline College (San Bruno)
Having trouble navigating any of these options or need something you don’t see listed? Contact Economic Development Manager Amanda Anthony, aanthony@redwoodcity.org or 650-780-7204.