The Resilience Corps is a paid job training program for young adults in San José who want to build professional skills and contribute to their community. Designed to support key areas of community resilience, the program provides hands-on experience, monthly professional development, and structured support to help participants explore careers in education, technology, and public service.

The program administered by the San José Public Library (SJPL) is made possible through a partnership with the San José Public Library Foundation (SJPLF) and support from the Youth Service Corps (YSC) and other philanthropic partners.

The 2025–2026 program runs from August 2025 to June 2026. During the 2025–2026 academic year, Resilience Corps has two exciting pathways to explore.

Learning Pathway

The Learning Pathway is for young adults interested in working with children, education, or public service. Associates support K–8 students in afterschool and expanded learning programs across San José by providing tutoring, mentorship, and academic support.

Key benefits

  • A competitive hourly wage of $25.50 per hour
  • Part-time work for 15-20 hours per week
  • On-the-job training and daily support from experienced staff
  • Monthly professional development workshops, including:
    • Financial literacy
    • Career development
    • Resume and interview prep
    • Program/classroom management training
  • Opportunities to network with schools, nonprofits, and City departments
  • Support to transition into permanent, part-time or full-time jobs in education or public service

Where Resilience Corps Associates (RCAs) will work
RCAs will be placed with a local school or community-based program that supports K–8 students. Site assignments are based on need across San José.

SJ Access Pathway

The SJ Access Pathway is for young adults interested in community digital empowerment services, coding, machine learning education, and Information Technology (IT). Associates help deliver community tech programs through the Library’s SJ Access initiative and receive training in Apple’s Swift programming language, with the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized certification.

Key benefits

  • A competitive hourly wage of $25.50 per hour
  • Part-time work for 15-20 hours per week,
  • Structured technical training in Apple Swift coding
  • Hands-on experience in IT work lead by the Library IT Unit
  • Support to earn a coding certification, including assignments, exams, and mentoring
  • Hands-on experience with digital empowerment initiatives such as:
    • Coding and creativity workshops
    • AI and machine learning education
  • Professional development in leadership, communication, and public speaking
  • Mentorship and guidance to build your resume and a personal tech portfolio
  • End-of-program showcase to highlight your contributions and skills

Where Resilience Corps Associates (RCAs) will work
RCAs will be based at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library branch of the San José Public Library, with scheduled monthly placements at other library branches located across the city.

Program Placements

 

  • Learning Pathway participants are matched with local schools and youth programs to support K–8 students.
  • SJ Access participants are placed at the Library and support technology-based services across the city.

All placements are based on community need and provide real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to future careers.

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Questions?

Contact us at RC@sjplf.org.

Partners

Once hired through the program, participants will be placed at one of several expanded learning partner organizations across the City of San José, based on community need, to help high-needs K-8 students by providing tutoring and extended-day educational support.

These programs support local schools and students in local education agencies in San José (Alpha Public Schools, Alum Rock Union School District, Berryessa School District, Downtown College Prep, Franklin McKinley School District, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District, Oak Grove School District, etc.).

Thank You For Your Support

This youth workforce development program is funded through the Resilience Corps Initiative at the City of San José and the Youth Service Corps. Resilience Corps Associate positions will be provided and coordinated by the San José Public Library Foundation in partnership with the San José Public Library.

 

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