Updated October 2026
Providing Meaningful Supports and Opportunities on Pathways to Self-Sufficiency
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 across programs administered by the San José Public Library and six other City departments facilitating college access and workforce development programs.
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.