These programs help individuals develop careers and facilitate new entries into the workforce, fostering community resilience and economic growth in San José.
Transforming Lives
Equipping adults with diplomas and career certificates, catalyzing economic growth and community prosperity.
Career Development
Offering essential skills and professional growth opportunities, driving workforce empowerment and economic vitality.
Caregiver Support
Strengthening early childhood education, fostering workforce readiness, and nurturing resilient communities.
Impact by the Numbers
59,000 total hours worked for Resilience Corps Associates at K-8th extended learning programs in FY 2022-23.
297 scholarships for students in Career Online Highschool to earn their diploma and career certificate throughout the program.
3,200+ hours of professional development provided for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers in FY 2022-23.
73% of SJPL Works participants reported that they gained knowledge to help achieve their business and/or career goals.
“Working for the Resilience Corps has allowed me to both develop transferable skills for my professional career and serve my community. Through the program's living wage, I am able to save for higher education and feel more financially secure.”
"In my first year in the FFN program, I went in blindly, not knowing what it would be like, and came out like a blossom. There was an incident, and a child was choking. I was so calm and confident. I knew what to do because of my Pediatric CPR/First Aid class . I felt so confident!"