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The largest system of higher education in the nation with 116 colleges serving 2.1 million students statewide. Offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to UC and CSU systems. Low-cost tuition at $46 per unit for California residents with Board of Governors fee waivers available for qualifying low-income students. Find your nearest college at cccco.edu. A practical path for working fathers returning to school.
(916) 445-8752 · 1102 Q Street, Suite 4554, Sacramento, CA 95811
California EDD administers the Employment Training Panel (ETP) which funds job training through employers and training agencies statewide. Also administers CalJOBS for career assessments, job matching, and training program enrollment. America's Job Centers across California provide free workforce training referrals. Call (916) 654-8210 or visit edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training for information and to find your nearest center.
(916) 654-8210 · 800 Capitol Mall, MIC 83, Sacramento, CA 95814
California's official 529 college savings plan administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board. Tax-deferred investment growth with no California state income tax on earnings. No income limits to participate. Contributions are not deductible on CA state taxes but grow federal tax-free when used for education. Call (800) 544-5248 or visit scholarshare529.com to open an account. Minimum 5 to start.
(800) 544-5248 · 915 Capitol Mall, Suite 590, Sacramento, CA 95814
State-funded adult education through community colleges and school districts providing free basic skills, English as a Second Language, citizenship preparation, career technical education, and GED/HiSET test prep. 70+ adult education consortia statewide. Classes are free or very low cost for California residents. Call (916) 322-6716 or visit caladulted.org to find your nearest adult education program.
(916) 322-6716 · 1102 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811