Community Colleges
(Redding, Red Bluff and Weaverville)
(Oroville, CA) Butte College has the highest transfer rate to CSU, Chico.
(Mt. Shasta, CA)
(Susanville, CA)
(Yuba City, CA)
(Eureka, CA with eight total locations along the coast)
(Quincy, CA)
Colleges and Universities
California State Universities (Closest campuses: Chico, Humboldt and Sacramento). Visit the sites of the twenty-three campuses in California.
University of California System (Closest campus: UC Davis)
Visit the sites of the ten UC campuses in California
Simpson University - Redding, CA
Private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university.
National University - Redding, CA
Flexible online classes let you earn your degree or credential on your schedule.
Other Training Providers
The Shasta Builders’ Exchange Training Center is a private non-profit school designed to provide trade education for the greater Northern California area.
UTI (Universal Technical Institute)
Various locations. Closest is Sacramento.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. Classes start every three weeks.
What if I don't know what career I should pursue?
First, don't panic. There are a lot of great resources available to help you explore; narrow down your interests and passions; and identify careers you would enjoy.
Start by talking to friends about what your natural talents. Interview professionals in careers you admire. Compile a list of what you like to do and what you do not like to do. Take a class.
Visit the following websites:
Be open to new opportunities!
Short Term Training
Skills are important, but not all training means going back to school for several years. Here are some examples of short term training and certificate programs:
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Home Health Aide
Medical Assistant
Includes computer, alternative energy, healthcare, managmeent and more.
A variety of short term courses available.
Job Training Center Training and Development Staff
Carrie Clark, Manager of Training and Development
Connie Ocampo, Career Development Consultant
