Charles A Jones Career and Education Center

Charles A Jones Career and Education Center is a public vocational school located in Sacramento, California, within a large city setting. As a less-than-two-year institution, it specializes in short-term certificate programs that prepare students for entry-level positions in healthcare and manufacturing.

The center enrolls 168 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a completion rate of 68% and a retention rate of 89% (IPEDS 2023). It holds an overall quality score of 63.67 out of 100. Programs offered include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Pharmacy Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, all at the certificate level.

Located in California's capital city, Charles A Jones provides accessible career training for Sacramento-area residents seeking to enter the healthcare or advanced manufacturing workforce. The school's healthcare programs address critical staffing needs in the region, while the manufacturing technology program supports the area's growing industrial sector. Its small campus size allows for individualized instruction and direct skills development.