To learn more about Career Certification programs connect with your San Jose KIPP Forward Advisor.
San Jose State University
One of the best public universities is in our very own backyard! The majority of the alumni we support attend SJSU; there is a community waiting for you! With two advisors from the #SJTeam being SJSU Alumni, we are well equipped to provide you with knowledge about our existing partnerships on campus. The most recent partnership we’ve developed is with the department of Chicano and Chicana Studies.
Our team and Braven are agreed upon partners! Braven helps you strengthen your skills to reach your career goals. You will have a leadership coach that will help you develop your network of professionals in the Bay Area!
Evergreen Valley College
Community college located near East San Jose. EVC is a great option for students who are pursuing a Certificate, Associate’s, or plan on transferring – the Nursing program is especially popular here! Many of our KIPP alums attend EVC because it is in the heart of San Jose. Given the proximity to popular areas of San Jose, it allows for students to comfortably commute from school to jobs and vice versa.
Check out all of the programs they offer!
De Anza Community College
Community college based in Cupertino known for their robust transfer resources. If you are pursuing a Certificate, Associate’s, or plan on transferring, make sure to reach out to their team of advisors to have access to all important resources! De Anza’s most well-known program is their Nursing program. If you are interested in getting involved on campus or receiving support, contact their Office of Outreach!
Learn more about the programs they offer here!
San Jose City College
Located near downtown San Jose. They are most well-known for their Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant program. They also offer unique programs that other community colleges do not offer, such as Cosmetology!
If you are interested in learning more about San Jose City College and the programs they offer, feel free to check out their programs!
UC Santa Cruz
Closest UC in proximity to the South Bay. Though not necessarily in the Bay Area, it is popular among our students because it is right near the beach and only a drive away from home! UCSC, home to Banana Slugs, offers competitive engineering and science majors.
If you are interested in transferring to UC Santa Cruz from a community college, you can learn more about the campus here!