Cañada College at Menlo Park focuses on getting students ready for jobs across many
industries and for transfer-level courses on the main campus through career and continuing
education.
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Canada College at Menlo Park offers low cost certification programs that can be completed in three months or less. If you, or someone you know, are interested in starting a new career or developing a technical skillset, then find out how Cañada College at Menlo Park can help get you started on the right track.
Continuing education courses are offered to adults in the community by local school boards, colleges and universities. The focus of continuing education is on not-for-credit courses that allow you to develop a specific area of interest to upgrade your skills, resume, or even start a new career. For example, Cañada college's Water, Optician, and Cyber Security program get students prepared to take state exams that will jump start their careers in the field.
Short term, low cost, programs to learn job skills that will help you start a career in various industries!
Using Unity, one of the top video game design platforms in the industry, students will learn the foundational skills that a Unity Programmer needs to use
C# to make 3D video games. Designed for Unity beginners, this course starts with the basics all the way through
making two 3D games.
Basic Program Advanced Program
The Dispensing Opticians Training Program offers students the foundational work to not only begin a career in optical, but
to also acquire ABO board certification, leading to better paying jobs and more opportunity
for career advancement in the optical industry.
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This fall, Cañada College is partnering with Jobs for the Future to deliver a brand new Augmented Reality (AR) training program for learners interested
in developing AR skills for graphic design, 3-D animation/motion graphics, digital
marketing, web development, and UX design, among a wide array of other relevant career
tracks. Students with the best final projects have the chance to win cash prizes!
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Discover the power within you as a parent through the "The Agentic Parent" workshop. Together, we'll explore what it means to be a strong parent, understanding your child better, and learn how to advocate for them throughout their education journey. Learn skills such as knowing your rights, talking with other parents, and finding solutions to challenges. By the end, you'll be equipped to critically analyze the education system and advocate for the best learning environment for your child. Register today!
Completion of the course establishes eligibility to take the Water Distribution and Treatment Grade 2 exam. After passing the exam, students will have the opportunity
to apply for their certificate and license to become a California Grade 2 Water Treatment
or Distribution Operator
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Offered in partnership with San Mateo Adult and Career Education, the Dental Rover program prepares students to a career in the dental industry as a sterilization technician. Students who join this program will have access to hands on learning with dental equipment and externship opportunities for on the job experience.
Conveniently located in the JobTrain building:
1200 O'Brien Drive
Room 54
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: 650.687.7545