Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for The Stride Center training programs must be 18 or older and residents of California.  Because of the volume of reading required, students must be able to read at an 8th grade level or above. A high school diploma or equivalent is NOT necessary but is recommended for participation in The Stride Center programs. 

To enroll in The Stride Center, applicants must:

1. Complete an orientation session, either one on one or in a group setting.  (Contact The Stride Center staff to schedule an appointment.)
2. Complete enrollment applications.
3. Provide required documentation.
4. Submit a 250 word essay describing their desire for entry to the program (see entry requirement form)
5. Complete a reading assessment test and a technical assessment test.

The Stride Center is approved by the Bureau of Private Post Secondary Vocational Education and we accept students referred through WIA, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Parole, Veterans Administration and more.

Program Costs

The Stride Center is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to bringing high quality career preparation training to low income adults.  Our tuition costs are variable, depending on the income level of each participant, but no student is ever turned away because of an inability to pay for our training programs.

Please inquire directly with a staff member regarding tuition costs for you.

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