Career Advancement

 

Are you interested in a new career?
Re-train, re-skill and continue your education.
Let us help you get to the next step in your career path!

Come gather knowledge, become empowered with valuable skills, and advance your career and resume with new in-demand expertise.  Our classes will give you valuable opportunities to build your professional network. 

*New in Fall 2026-Support Every Step of the Way! 

Meet Grace Lu! Career Navigation Coordinator-FUHSD Adult School

Whether you are looking to enter the workforce, change industries, or level up your skills, we are here to help you build your future. Grace Lu, our Career Navigation Coordinator, is here to help you put your best foot forward in your job search. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND sign up to receive our announcements of job fairs, job information, and workshops. 

Healthcare

Our CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Medical Terminology and Medical Interpreter classes are a pathway to a new career in the Medical field. 

Business
  • Certified Green Gardener;  A Green Gardener Certification will list your services on the SCVURRPP website increasing your visibility and business prospects. 
  • Office Assistant Certificate: Course includes:
    • In-depth knowledge of functions in Word and Excel
      • You will be prepared to take the basic certification exam in Excel and Word
    • Fundamentals of Accounting
    • Basic file management skills (Microsoft and Google domains)
    • Externship or job shadowing (10 hours outside class time required)

Contact Information

Lakshmi Balakrishnan
Coordinating Teacher
(408) 522-2722

lakshmi_balakrishnan@fuhsd.org

Shout-out to our Partners in Health:

Villa Siena Senior Living Community

Provides clinical experiences for students in our Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide programs.

Health and Safety Institute (ASHI) 

Approves our Basic First Aid and Safety Training.

Westwood Post-Acute

Provides clinical experiences for students in our Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide programs.

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association’s BLS course provides training in recognizing emergencies, CPR, ventilations, and AED use.

Bay Area Community Health

BACH provides Interpreting experiences for students in our Medical Interpreter Program.