Resilience Corps

Learning Pathway

The Learning Pathway is for young adults interested in working with children, education, or public service. Associates support K–12 students in afterschool and expanded learning programs across San José by providing tutoring, mentorship, and academic support.

Key benefits

• A competitive hourly wage of $25.50 per hour
• Part-time work for 15-20 hours per week
• On-the-job training and daily support from experienced staff
• Monthly professional development workshops, including:
  • Financial literacy
  • Career development
  • Resume and interview prep
  • Program/classroom management training
• Opportunities to network with schools, nonprofits, and City departments
• Support to transition into permanent, part-time or full-time jobs in education or public service

Where you’ll work

You’ll be placed with a local school or community-based program that supports K–12 students. Site assignments are based on need across San José. 

SJ Access Pathway

The SJ Access Pathway is for young adults interested in digital equity services, coding, machine learning education, and Information Technology (IT). Associates help deliver community tech programs through the Library’s SJ Access initiative and receive training in a coding language, with the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized certification. 

Key benefits

• A competitive hourly wage of $25.50 per hour
• Part-time work for 15-20 hours per week
• Structured technical training in coding 
• Support to earn a coding certification, including assignments, exams, and mentoring 
• Hands-on experience in IT work lead by the Library IT Unit
• Hands-on experience with digital equity initiatives such as:
  • Coding and creativity workshops
  • AI and machine learning education
• Professional development in leadership, communication, and public speaking
• Mentorship and guidance to build your resume and a personal tech portfolio
• End-of-program showcase to highlight your contributions and skills

Where you’ll work

You’ll be based at the at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library of the San José Public Library, with scheduled monthly placements at other library branch locations across the city. 

The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026 

Eligibility

To apply, you must: 

• Be 18 to 29 years old
• Live in the City of San José and be able to provide proof of address 

Resilience Corps is funded through the Youth Service Corps. As part of this funding, the program is required to report certain participant information to the state.  

This includes basic contact information such as a participant’s name, personal email, and ZIP code.  

The program also reports additional information about participants and program outcomes in aggregate to help the state understand who the program is serving and its overall impact.  

Participation in the Resilience Corps requires agreement to this reporting requirement. 

Priority is given to applicants who meet two or more of the following criteria: 

• First-generation college student
• Low-income
• Unemployed
• Not currently enrolled in higher education
• Former foster youth
• Formerly or currently justice-involved
• Engaged with mental health or substance use systems
• Unhoused, formerly unhoused, housing-insecure, or at risk of becoming unhoused

Not sure which pathway to choose?

• Like working with kids and helping others learn? Apply to the Learning Pathway
• Interested in tech, coding, or digital tools? Apply to the SJ Access Pathway
• Excited about both? You can and should apply to both

If you want to be considered for both programs, you must submit two separate applications—one for the Learning Pathway and one for the SJ Access Pathway. 

If you only apply to one, you will only be considered for that program.

The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026 before 4pm.