Education

SANOCA Mentorship Program

Introducing SANOCA’s very own mentorship program! Based around an academic framework that personalizes the program around a student’s needs & career path, we are teaming up with community members to prepare students for academic sucess. The program is also committed to nurturing critical thinking skills & quranic development while maintaining a enjoyable experience through the arts and group field trips!

General Programming:

  • Critical Thinking

  • Quran Studies

  • Arts

  • Group field trips

Tutoring:

  • Math

  • Science

  • Reading + Writing (K-12)

  • Computer Science

  • College application

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Career Programs

Construction

Cypress Mandela Inc.

Presenting Cypress Mandela’s 16 week training program that opens the door to pre-apprenticeship in carpentry, general construction, cement, electrician, elevators, glazier, insulation, heavy equipment operator, painter, foundations, plumber, roofer, HVAC, sprinklers, drywall and more!

Tuition: Free

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: 16 weeks

Orientation: 12/06/2026 @ 8:30 am

Program Start: 01/11/2027

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IT Support

Year Up United

Year Up United’s IT Support program is a tuition-free, career-focused program that provides hands-on technical training, professional development, and real-world work experience. Participants may also receive an educational stipend while completing the program.

Ages: 18 - 29

Location: Pleasant Hill (Hybrid)

Duration: 1 year

Program Start: September/October 2026

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Bioengineering

Laney College’s Bioengineering Certificate

Laney College’s Biomedical Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement is a 22-unit, career-focused program designed to prepare students for work in biomedical and medical-device manufacturing. It covers biomedical instrumentation, electronics, CAD/3D design, cleanroom fabrication, micro/nano-scale devices, and FDA medical-device regulations.

Tuition: $736 (payment plans + scholarships available)

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: 2 Semesters

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Law

SFSU Paralegal Program

San Francisco State University’s Paralegal Studies Certificate is an ABA-approved, 100% online program that prepares students for careers as paralegals through practical training in legal research, writing, civil procedure, litigation, ethics, and specialized areas of law. The 24-unit certificate can be completed in as little as one year, with an optional internship for hands-on experience.

Requirements: 60 semester credits prior to enrollment

Cost: $9000 ( (payment plans + scholarships available)

Duration: 1 year

Location: San Francisco

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Adult Education

  • ESL classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

  • GED preparation courses.

  • Computer literacy workshops.

  • Financial literacy seminars in Wolof and French.

  • Driving test preparation assistance.

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Financial Aid

  • Get assistance applying for federal grants/loans

  • Get assistance applying for private/research grants

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