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Services for Education & Employment (SEE) offers workforce services for job seekers through three programs: A Ticket to Success, which serves adults on SSI or SSDI; WorkFirst, serving adults on cash aid; and Youth@Work, serving young adults ages 16-24, and young adults with disabilities ages 16-22.

WorkAbility I is a grant program funded and administered by the California Department of Education. The WAI program provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement and follow-up for students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education. The program partners with local employers to provide job placement opportunities for students so that they can gain valuable work experience while receiving support from WAI staff.  The program focuses on students in TCOE’s Community-Based Instruction classes, but is open to other eligible high school students within TCOE-served programs, as well.

The mission of the Tulare County Office of Education is to provide quality service and support to the students and school districts of Tulare County. This is achieved by promoting life-long learning opportunities that will help individuals lead healthy and productive lives. They are dedicated to work in a collaborative manner with students, parents, school districts, public agencies and communities to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

​​College of the Sequoias is a two-year California community college offering educational and enrichment programs for the residents of its district in Tulare and Kings counties. The college was established in 1926 and moved to its current 62-acre main campus in Visalia in 1940.

The College and Career program supports Tulare County students and educators in a variety of ways. Schools may contract with the program to assist in further developing their own college and career readiness efforts, including creating curriculum and student events, planning career pathway programs, pursuing grants, and engaging industry partners. The program also hosts two popular student events – College Night and College & Career EXPO. Additionally, the Tulare-Kings College + Career Collaborative – a collaborative of select Tulare and Kings county districts, institutions of higher education, workforce development agencies, and business/industry partners – is coordinated out of the College and Career program.

Nestled close to the majestic Sierra mountains in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia Unified School District is committed to providing students young and old with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life.

Located in Central California’s beautiful San Joaquin Valley, the Tulare Joint Union High School District boasts three comprehensive high schools—Tulare Union, Tulare Western, and Mission Oak; one continuation high school—Tech Prep; one community day school—Countryside; two charter high schools—Sierra Vista Independent Study High School and Accelerated Charter High School; Tulare Adult School; and a working school farm and nursery. Our staff of 550 employees proudly serves a clientele of more than 5,400 students.

Tulare City School District happily serves over 10,000 preschool through eighth-grade students  enrolled at fifteen individual school sites. Our Board of Trustees, administration and staff are committed to the district's common expectation to "raise up caring, creative and confident children."

Dinuba Unified School District (DUSD) is comprised of 11 schools across 9 campuses throughout the culturally-rich and diverse city of Dinuba, CA, located approximately 45 miles west of Sequoia National Park.  DUSD serves over 6,600 students, ranging from Transitional Kindergarten through Adult Education.  Our district is located in the Central Valley of California and is the home of 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 traditional high school, 1 continuing education school, 1 independent study school, and 1 adult education school. 

We have a long-standing vision of ending generational poverty through education and mission of ensuring all DUSD students graduate and are prepared for college, career, and life. Visitors to our website are encouraged to peruse the many resources available to students, parents, staff, and community partners.

Vision: All students will be independent, responsible adults empowered to excel in a competitive society.

Mission Statement: "Preparing students to be productive members of society and innovative leaders of tomorrow."

Our Vision: Improving our community through compassion, competence, confidence, and collaboration.

Sierra View Medical Center is a service of the Sierra View Local Health Care District, which offers a 167-bed, full-service acute care facility located in Porterville, California.

Adventist Health Tulare offers primary, specialist, and urgent care, in addition to lab and imaging and rehabilitation services.

Kaweah Health is among America’s 100 Best Hospitals, according to Healthgrades. Their specialties include cardiovascular, neuro, oncology, orthopedics, and general surgery. 

Family HealthCare Network is united by the common goal to protect and preserve the health of our communities and provide access to quality healthcare for all.

H.E.A.L.T.H.

Honesty, Compassion, Respect – We value honesty, compassion and respect as the principles of all our interaction.
Ethics – We value ethical practices that lead to excellence in both the provision of health care services and business relationships.
Achievement – We value patients taking responsibility for and achieving their optimum health. We value board and staff achieving our organizations potential through teamwork, effective and efficient leadership, management, and professional development.
Loyalty – We value the loyalty earned through both our patient’s positive health care experience and day-to-day interactions of our leadership staff.
Trust – We value relationships based on mutual trust and integrity.
Hospitality – We value a caring and welcoming environment for our patients, their families, or board and staff members.

Our office can discuss the project and what you want to do, then make recommendations about what is needed for a full permit application. We have sites off the interstate that offer easy access to Bakersfield, Fresno, and the entire country. 

Contact our Economic Development Analyst, Alicia Balderas, by phone at (559) 624-7177 or by email at economicdevelopment@tularecounty.ca.gov.

Tulare County’s zoning rules have changed to make most building types able to secure a permit by right. This means that only a few projects will require a special use permit or zone change to move forward. Those that do, may still be able to fast-track the permitting process.

By moving everything online, we have made it easier for people to apply for permits. This also speeds up the process because multiple departments within Tulare County can be reviewing permit applications at the same time.

Tulare County’s Project Review Committee meets weekly. If the project is not by-right, we help to fast-track permits by coordinating with all of the internal and external agencies such as the Tulare County Fire Department, Tulare County Environmental Health Department, and various state agencies.

Fresno State has roots dating back to 1911, when the doors of the Fresno State Normal School opened to 150 hopeful students. Today, the student population is about 25,000 and the University has garnered national attention for its rise in prestigious college rankings. With majors in 71 bachelor’s, 48 master’s and three doctoral subject areas, Fresno State has come a long way from its modest beginning. To date, more than 235,000 alumni have migrated to every state in the nation and across the globe.

Fresno Pacific University is the Valley’s only accredited Christian university, connecting your untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal, and ethical growth. Come and chase big ideas. Explore deep faith. And find out what’s possible for your future!

Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners — moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. CSUB continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and commitment to student success. Its students are brilliant and increasingly diverse — with the majority of graduates remaining in the Valley to solve our region’s complex challenges.

Located in Fresno, California, University of Phoenix Central Valley Campus is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. University of Phoenix Central Valley Campus has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 2,404 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,549 plus fees of $760.

The mission of California Christian College is to offer academic programs that develop Christian leaders to serve Christ both in the Church and in society.

​​College of the Sequoias is a two-year California community college offering educational and enrichment programs for the residents of its district in Tulare and Kings counties. The college was established in 1926 and moved to its current 62-acre main campus in Visalia in 1940.

Porterville College is located at 100 East College Avenue, Porterville, California, at the base of the scenic High Sierra Mountain Range in southeastern Tulare County.

West Hills College Lemoore is dedicated to student learning and achievement by providing quality programs, pathways, and services that lead to certificates, associate degrees, transfer, and employment. Our college serves a diverse community of students who seek a cost-effective, relevant, and engaging educational experience. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all students and aim to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and collegial climate.

Students looking for a safe and friendly academic environment are encouraged to look toward West Hills College Coalinga located on the west side of Central California’s San Joaquin Valley. The college is nationally recognized and is committed to provide a world-class learning environment to a diverse population in a down home friendly atmosphere. The favorite saying of faculty and staff is ¡Mi escuela es su escuela! Jump start your career in medicine, education, agriculture and many others at West Hills College Coalinga today!
 

Fresno City College is a comprehensive learning community offering innovative instructional programs in anticipation of and responsive to the lifelong learning needs of our diverse population. The College provides a wide variety of supportive services to assist our students in achieving their educational goals.

Mission:

To cultivate opportunities that empower our students and communities through engaging, equity-minded programs and services.

Reedley College is located in Reedley, California, in the thriving agricultural region of California’s San Joaquin Valley. The campus community enjoys the unique combination of urban sophistication and rural values. Reedley College provides day and evening classes. Operated on an 18-week semester system, the college offers a fall and spring term, as well as four-, six-, eight- and 10-week summer sessions. 

Established in 1913, Bakersfield College is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges. The college serves 33,000 students annually on the 153-acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Delano Campus 35 miles north of Bakersfield, the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield, and BC SouthWest in southwest Bakersfield. They also offer classes at several alternative locations, including Shafter Learning Center 18 miles northwest of Bakersfield, Arvin/Lamont, McFarland, Olive Drive Training Facility in northwest Bakersfield, Wasco and other community locations.

Taft College is committed to creating a community of learners by enriching the lives of all students served through career technical education, transfer programs, foundational programs, and student support services. Taft College provides an equitable learning environment defined by applied knowledge leading to students’ achievement of their educational goals.

Cuesta College is located at the heart of scenic San Luis Obispo County, and is highly regarded throughout the state for its excellent education programs, responsive student services and exceptional faculty and staff. Cuesta College offers classes at the main campus in San Luis Obispo, the North County Campus in Paso Robles, and the South County Center in Arroyo Grande.