WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
It’s a job plus school, all in one! An apprenticeship is a good way to get on-the-job training in a highly skilled career. Earn income while combining classroom and on-the-job training.
There are apprenticeship opportunities in the following industries:
• Manufacturing
• Construction
Examples of Short-Term Career Training:
Education, Child Development and Family Services
Early Childhood Education
Teaching Assistant
Paraprofessional
ESL for Careers in Childcare
Healthcare
CAREER EDUCATION
• Utilities
• Transportation
• And more!
STUDENT SUCCESS
Originally from Mexico, Veronica worked in a restaurant busing tables and enrolled as an ESL student at East Side Independence Adult Center. She attended automotive classes and with the help of a Transition Specialist, started gaining new skills as a certified technician while improving her English.
Veronica’s Path to Success
Medical Assistant
Community Health Worker
Medical Office Administration
Medical Terminology
ESL for Careers in Healthcare
Medical Career Preparation Certificate
Business & Finance
Accounting Quickbooks
Bookkeeping
Administrative Professional
Business Office Skills for Success
Essential Communication and Digital Skills for Success
ESL Classes Non-Credit Auto CTE Auto 102
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE Visit opendoorssouthbay.org to contact us and get started!
And many more!
CAREER EDUCATION
ADULT EDUCATION IS YOUR BRIDGE
English for Work Classes, Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeships, and other Bridge Programs can help you transition into a Career Training Program.
ESL FOR WORK
Learn English in the context of a certain career sector.
Example: ESL for Healthcare
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Take a college credit class for FREE while working on your high school diploma.
BRIDGE PROGRAMS
Career exploration, English, and math skills can prepare you for a specific career sector like healthcare or engineering
Career Education includes both hands-on and classroom training to give students of all ages the skills needed to succeed in many types of careers.
Our courses prepare students for the world of work whether you are looking to learn more skills for a current job or want to get into the workforce with new skills. Taught by caring instructors, these classes allow students to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing in a variety of careers.
JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER: CAREER EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Earn a certificate and/or a degree. There’s no wrong path!
Certificate Program
6-12 months
Employment focused FREE or low cost (varies by location)
Attend an Adult School OR Community College (non-credit)
Associate’s Degree
12 months-2 years
Earn a degree FREE or low cost (financial aid available)
Attend a Community College
Job $ Job $$
Advanced Degree
More expensive, but earn your:
Bachelor’s (4 yr)
Master’s (1-2 yr)
Doctorate (~1+)
Take classes at a University or 4-year College
Job $$$
