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Everest College in San Jose

The goal of our campus is to give the necessary training to our students so they can be successful in their career choice.

Our San Jose campus is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Founded in 1970, our campus occupies over 27,000 square feet that includes clinical laboratories, lecture and computer classrooms. Through our Learning Resource Center and a fully equipped student lounge, we create a learning environment that encourages our students to succeed.

Around our campus there is a variety of public transportation and is easily be accessible from all three major highways including 17, 85, and 280 and is not far from the 680, 85 and 101 freeways.

Our instructors have had years of experience in their field and their enthusiasm for the subject will make projects and class discussions come alive. Our teachers are dedicated in making sure you understand the material.

We want to encourage communication among classmates and we do so by having our students work in small teams. The purpose of our classes is to prepare you with crucial concepts in an easy and quick way.

We’ve designed each class to help you understand vital concepts quickly and easily. We can help you succeed through our:

Hands-on Training
We think you’ll learn better by actually getting hands-on training, rather than just sitting in a lecture room. So our classes are designed to get you involved. You’ll get a chance to apply the skills you learn by practicing in a real-world environment.

Dedicated Instructors with Real-World Experience
Our teachers are professionals in their field, and will give you practical advice in each subject area--based on their real-world experience. They’ll make these subjects come alive through inspirational class discussions, innovative classroom projects, and as they share their experiences from their professional life.

Small Work Teams
Our students work in small work teams which encourages group discussion. When classes are divided into small work teams it allows instructors to give more specialized attention to each group. This teaching method allows instructors to move throughout the room and talk with groups and students one-on-one.

Career Placement Services
Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping you prepare for your new career upon graduation. They have a strong network of employers who know the value of our graduates. We’ll connect you with job listings, and help fine-tune your resume and interviewing techniques.

San Jose Campus Details
The Everest San Jose campus is easily accessible from highways 17, 880, and 280. The campus has spacious classrooms, lab rooms, a student lounge, and administrative areas.

About San Jose, California

Population: 950,000
Third-largest city in California
Home to the San Jose Sharks and San Jose SaberCats

Campus Resources

Everest students know they can get the career training that can help them qualify for entry-level employment opportunities. A main goal of our San Jose campus is to provide the tools and services to help students stay focused on the goal of getting an education. As a result, the following services and information is provided:

Library facilities with computer availability:
- Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during school days
Study groups
Tutoring, as needed

Off-Site Resources

Off-site resources and services include:

Childcare services available
Numerous restaurants near the campus

Transportation

Students taking public transportation have close access to VTA bus services. And the campus is near several of the city's major highways for those students driving including:

Close proximity to:
- Interstates 880 and 280
- U.S. and State Highways 101, 17 and 85
Carpool and ride share programs
VTA bus services with nearby stops:
- S. Winchester Blvd. and Driftwood Dr.
- S. Winchester Blvd. and Payne Ave.
- S. Winchester Blvd. and Greentree Way
- S. Winchester Blvd. and Walgrove Way

Parking

Everest College at San Jose campus provides nearby parking at no cost.

Security

Access to a safe and supportive learning environment is important for any student looking to achieve his or her educational goals. Our goal at Everest is to make sure you have all the tools needed to succeed, and that includes making sure you have a sense of security while arriving, leaving or attending classes. We provide the following safety measures: