Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is a public two-year community college with instructional presence in Watsonville, California, extending educational access to students in Santa Cruz County's southern agricultural region. The Watsonville site supports Cabrillo's mission of serving a diverse student population that includes many first-generation and working adult learners.

Cabrillo College offers associate degrees and certificate programs across academic transfer and career technical education pathways. Programs relevant to the Watsonville community and regional economy include agricultural business, early childhood education, medical assisting, construction, and information technology, among others. The college's career technical programs are designed to connect students with employment in local and regional industries.

Watsonville is located in southern Santa Cruz County, a community with a large agricultural workforce and significant need for accessible postsecondary training. Cabrillo College's presence in Watsonville supports workforce development and educational equity for residents who may face barriers to accessing the main campus located in Aptos.