Metropolitan Adult Education Program
MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult career technical, academic and community programs. MetroED annually provides more than 20,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.
MetroED was created under a Joint Powers Authority by six local school districts to provide vocational and adult education programs for the high school students and adults in their geographic areas:
- East Side Union High School District
- Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District
- Milpitas Unified School District
- San Jose Unified School District
- Santa Clara Unified School District.
- Adult Education for San Jose Unified and Campbell Union High School Districts only
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
High School Students
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education educates eligible high school students for success in careers and college in a professional, hands-on environment. Courses are offered within 11 industry sectors where junior and senior high school students can explore and develop technical skills that will lead them to higher education or into the workplace.
Adult Students
Our daytime high school program accepts adults on a space-available basis. Adults pay a registration fee and are required to register in person. Our programs prepare adults with new employable skills to achieve their full potential. Some courses offer certifications that prepare adults to quickly re-enter the workforce.