Career Training

South San Francisco Adult Education offers career-focused programs designed to help adult learners gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in the workforce. From hands-on technical training to guidance on college and career pathways, our programs provide the support and resources to achieve your professional goals.

Explore our programs below.

Career Technical Education (CTE)

Gain hands-on skills and industry knowledge to prepare for high-demand careers. Our CTE programs offer practical training in areas like office administration, medical assisting, and more.

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College and Career Program

Plan your next steps in education and the workforce. Explore college pathways, vocational programs, and career guidance designed to help you achieve your educational and professional goals.

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Medical Assistant

Students learn medical terminology, billing, and coding; learn how to take patients’ vital signs; giving injections (IM, ID, & subQ); Venipunctures; doing ECGs; dose calculations and metric conversions; receive CPR certification. Graduates are prepared for certification and are qualified for work in doctor, and optometrist offices as well as medical clinics and facilities.

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Funeral Assistant Program

A regional Career Technical Education pathway that prepares you for immediate entry into an essential, stable profession — blending hands-on technical skill with genuine compassion for families.Click here to learn more about the Funeral Assistant Program

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Healthcare Careers

CALRegional in partnership with South San Francisco Adult School, to provide students with fast and affordable healthcare training programs in some of the most in-demand job sectors.