Updated October 2026
Graduating Ready for Post-Academic Success
Emerging Quality Standard Rating
San José Public Library believes that every student should be able to choose a meaningful path upon graduating from high school, whether that path is developing valuable trade skills, attending a two or four-year college, or launching a small business.
Results at a Glance
1,073
Programs
+47%
Year over Year Change
8,821
Attendance
+8%
Year over Year Change
8
Attendees
per Program
Figures represent combined statistics from San José Public Library and Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services.
Overview
Focus
Providing Meaningful Supports and Opportunities on Pathways to Self-Sufficiency
Action Items
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Create opportunities for workforce development and paid work experience at a competitive wage.
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Provide meaningful supports to job seekers and community members seeking to develop their small business.
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Support community members to earn degrees and credentials that advance their educational and professional goals.
Hallmark Programs
Career Online High School
San José Public Library
Quality Standards:
Emerging
46
Graduates
77%
Graduate Rate
+7%
Change in %
Resilience Corps
San José Public Library & Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
Quality Standards:
Proficient
189
Resilience Corps Associates
0
Change in %
176,775
Hours Served
SJ Works
Office of Economic Development
Quality Standards:
Proficient
776
Participants Served
-4%
Change in %
75
Youth Connected With a Mentor
Key Outcomes
Source: San José Public Library
46
adults earned an accredited high school diploma and career certificate for free through the Library.
189
young adults (ages 18-30) with barriers to employment participated in workforce development programs where they served the community for 119,795 hours collectively, were paid >80% of the living wage, and gained valuable skills to launch their careers and/or connect them to new opportunities in higher education.
345
high-need youth (ages 14-18, identified through referrals from SJYEA, BGCSV, ESUHSD, and OYA) were placed in a priority sector and/or a demand occupation to gain entry-level work experience.