About the Academy
“I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training . . . every American will need to get more than a high school diploma.”
– Barack Obama
President of the United States
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The East Bay Career Advancement Academy is a one-semester, basic-skills program designed to increase performance levels in reading, writing and math. Adults between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for the Academy, regardless of past educational experience. A high school diploma is not required.
Students receive assistance with registration, financial aid, counseling and other services. Through the Academy’s community partners, students can find referrals for transportation, childcare, career assessment and other services.
In the Academy, students are placed together in groups, or “cohorts,” of no more than 25. Students and faculty at each campus form a supportive learning community designed to provide opportunities for successful transition to careers in the sustainable industries of the future.
Students who complete the academy program are ready for a wide variety of vocational and academic pursuits, in addition to industry-specific training and employment opportunities.