Attachment 5: College and Career Pathways, Programs and Outcomes City of San José, College and Career Pathways 1
City of San José Education Strategy
College and Career Pathways, Programs and Outcomes
Program Responsible
Department/
Organization
FY 2023-24 Participant
Information
FY 2023-2024 Outcomes
Career Online High
School
Library 83 participants (students)
served
Students enrolled within the FY: 58 (+18% compared
to prior FY).
Graduates within the FY: 25 (201 since 2016).
Graduation Rate: 74% (overall, +1% since prior FY).
Family Friend and
Neighbor Caregiver
Support Network
Library 144 participants served
within the network,
collectively supporting 557
children and their families in
the community.
89% of caregivers experience increased social
connectedness and support from the program and their
peers.
87% of caregivers demonstrated a 20% increase in
knowledge post-training.
87% of caregivers reported an increased confidence in making informed decisions regarding their caregiving
responsibilities.
80% of participating caregivers successfully completed certified CPR and health and safety training programs.
SJPL Works Library 1402 participants (program
attendees) served
83% agree or strongly agree that they feel more
confident about starting a new business or seeking
employment.
90% agree or strongly agree that they learned
something new that is helpful to establishing a
business or advancing their career.
92% agree strongly agree that they will start using
what they learned.
86% agree or strongly agree that they have access to
relevant resources and service provided by the library.
City of San José, College and Career Pathways 2
Program Responsible
Department/
Organization
FY 2023-24 Participant
Information
FY 2023-2024 Outcomes
Youth Commission Library 11 commissioners + 120
youth advisory council
members
131 youth developed and provided youth-centered
policy recommendations to the Mayor and City Council
while serving as the official advisory body on youth
issues for the City of San José.
131 youth developed leadership skills in policy writing, public speaking, and community organizing through
hands-on experience in local government processes
and training.
Resilience Corps
Learning Pathway
Library 50 participants were
employed as part of the
Academic Year 23-24
cohort. An additional 20
started in a summer cohort
in June 2024 – and will be
included in reporting for FY
24-25.
42 (84%) participants completed the program
21,172 hours worked supporting high-need students in
expanded learning programs.
Of 23 respondents to the 3-month post-program
survey:
o 13 (57%) were offered permanent positions
with their worksites.
o 8 (35%) accepted permanent positions with
their worksites.
o 10 (43%) obtained employment in education or
after-school programs with a different employer.
o 8 (35%) obtained employment in other sectors.
o 18 (78%) entered or resumed higher education.
Resilience Corps
Climate Change
Pathway
Parks
Recreation and
Neighborhood
Services
152 participants employed 125 (72%) participants completed the program or left early to pursue full-time employment or higher
education.
144,292 hours worked supporting climate resilience
projects.
16 participants enrolled in continued education.
61 participants found employment.
3 participants enrolled in another job training program. 24 participants have multiple positive outcomes,
including employment and higher education.
Fire Explorer Fire 25 participants 10 Explorers graduated high school in June 2024 and went on to pursue higher education.
All explorers develop fire safety skills, become CPR
certified, are given guidance on resume and interview.
City of San José, College and Career Pathways 3
Program Responsible
Department/
Organization
FY 2023-24 Participant
Information
FY 2023-2024 Outcomes
skills, and are taught the importance of physical fitness and health.
Fleet Mechanic/
Equipment
Mechanic
Apprenticeship
Program
Public Works 9 participants (apprentices) 4 apprentices completed their training, on-job hours, and automotive courses.
3 Apprentices began their fourth and final year in the program (expected to graduate in June 2025).
3 EMA’s promoted to Apprentice and began the
program; Fleet Management had three mechanic
vacancies and after the recruitment, 3 of the
Equipment Mechanic Assistants (EMA’s) promoted to
Apprentice Mechanic and began the Apprentice
Mechanic Program.
City Intern
Workshops
Human
Resources
68 participants across 3
events
68 participants received professional development
opportunities to inspire them to consider a public
service career.
SJ Works Office of
Economic
Development/
work2future
813 participants – 375 in
subsidized program and 438
in unsubsidized program
100% subsidized program participants were placed in
a priority sector and/or a demand occupation.
75 youth were connected with a mentor.
SJ Bridge Housing 195 participants 34 participants successfully gained permanent employment (completed the program).
6 of 34 program completers landed living-wage fulltime jobs (equivalent to 17.6%, exceeding the county system performance measure of 14%).
Aspires Boys and Girls
Club of Silicon
Valley
2,342 (739 seniors)
participants across 2 school
sites
701 participants graduated in 2024 (94.8% graduation
rate across both schools).
51.3% enrolled in community college.
17.9% enrolled in CSU.
16.8% started work.
3.9% enrolled in trade school.
3.5% enrolled in UC.
3.1% enrolled in private institution.
City of San José, College and Career Pathways 4
Program Responsible
Department/
Organization
FY 2023-24 Participant
Information
FY 2023-2024 Outcomes
College Success
Programs
Hispanic
Foundation of
Silicon Valley
2125 participants
(students and parents)
83% of students demonstrated an increase in their
knowledge of college requirements.
96.8% increase in students feeling confident or very
confident in understanding new things about science,
technology, engineering, or mathematics.
97% of parents have set expectations for their
adolescent(s) to go to college.
83% increase in Math and STEM understanding and
confidence amongst participants.
64% of students showed math proficiency growth from
pre and post-surveys.
70% of students showed an increase in their reading
proficiency within or beyond a proficiency band.
according to Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) from pre and post-surveys.
98% of parents demonstrate an increase in confidence
and knowledge in digital skills after participating in our digital literacy classes.