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Job Skills

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What do you want to learn? What do you need to learn?

“I need to brush up on my Spanish language skills so I can communicate better with my coworkers.”

“I haven’t had much experience with computers, and now I need to work with Excel spreadsheets for my job.”

“I am terrified of public speaking, but lately I’ve been asked to give several presentations to community groups. How can I become more comfortable speaking in front of an audience?”

There are a lot of reasons to come to Cabrillo. Maybe you need to improve a specific skill that’s required by your job. You might be interested in pursuing a certificate or a degree. Whatever your educational goal, we can help.

Whether you’re looking to develop hard (technical) skills or soft (people) skills, we’ll make sure you wind up with transferrable skills that you can apply on the job or in your daily life.

You can start right away by exploring the majors or programs you’re looking for—or make an appointment to talk with one of our counselors to help you find the best courses to suit your needs.

Visit our Academics & Careers page for more information

What We Offer

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Discover Your Passion Here

We're proud of the fact that breakthroughs happen at Cabrillo. We've had so many students discover theirs here.  Read more >

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Our Faculty and Staff

Among the strengths of Cabrillo College is our ability to attract and support excllent faculty and staff. Read more >

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Campus Life

The more you are actively involved in campus life, the greater success you’ll have in college, no matter what your goals.  Read more >

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Job Skills

There are a lot of reasons to come to Cabrillo. Whatever your educational goal, we can help.  Read more >

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Monterey Bay Area

There are few locations more beautiful or compelling to earn your degree or certificate than in the Monterey Bay Area of California.  Read more >

Students Speak Out

What students say about Cabrillo College:

Gaby A.

"I am impressed with the affordability of Cabrillo and the availability of support services, as well as the dedication of the faculty members here."-Gaby A.

Joseph W

"The faculty, staff, and administration at Cabrillo are a group of profound individuals who work diligently to empower students to succeed."-Joseph W.

theo

"I am impressed with the affordability of Cabrillo and the availability of support services, as well as the dedication of the faculty members here."-Theo O.

Laura H

"If you are struggling with your classes, there are many services and people here at Cabrillo that will help guide you."-Laura H.

Stephanie P

"At Cabrillo, you get dedicated counselors to guide you on your academic path and professors who inspire you to discover and achieve your dreams."-Stephanie P.

Dan C.

"The variety of classes and majors at Cabrillo is outstanding. There is so much to explore and really discover what interests you."-Dan C.

Dan C.

"If you need help and are open to work hard and seek out people here, Cabrillo will be there to ensure your success."-Charlotte A.

Alex C.

"Honors Program feels like a private school experience. Studying in a smaller group encourages participation and stretches academic abilities."-Oleksii C

Tana D.

"What I love about Cabrillo is the quality of teachers and the wide and diverse range of class offerings"-Tana

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