Quick answer: Looking for job training in Redlands? Redlands residents can earn a 40-hour Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship certificate, sharpen Excel and QuickBooks skills, or join the Government Contracting Academy at The Ayangbah Foundation in downtown San Bernardino. That's a short Arrow train ride away, and every class also runs live online. No diploma or experience is required, and some students may qualify for WIOA funding.
Why Job Training Matters in Redlands
Redlands is home to about 74,128 people (U.S. Census, 2025 estimate). It is one of the most highly educated cities in the Inland Empire: 91.6% of adults have a high school diploma and 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census, American Community Survey 2020–2024). That still leaves thousands of working-age adults without a degree, and 9.1% of residents live in poverty (U.S. Census). In a city where many jobs ask for polished office and computer skills, a short, practical credential can make a real difference.
The city's largest employers show what kind of skills are in demand. According to the City of Redlands' 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers are Redlands Unified School District (2,433 employees), GIS software company Esri (2,416), Redlands Community Hospital (1,847), Optum/Beaver Medical Group (1,000), the City of Redlands (539), the Amazon fulfillment center (526) and the University of Redlands (471). Education, technology, healthcare and logistics all rely on staff who can handle spreadsheets, scheduling, customer service and professional communication.
Healthcare is a big part of the local picture, but you don't need clinical training to work in it. Hospitals, medical groups and behavioral health centers also hire front-desk staff, billing and records clerks, schedulers and office coordinators. Those roles reward the office, data and people skills we teach.
Career Training Options for Redlands Residents
Our programs are built for working adults, career changers and young people starting out. Here are the best fits for the Redlands job market. See all programs and classes.
- Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials (12 hours, $297): data-entry, reporting and scheduling skills that school-district, hospital and tech-company offices use every day.
- Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training (40 hours, 4 weeks, $1,200): resumes, interviewing, workplace professionalism and a certificate of completion.
- QuickBooks Bookkeeping Essentials (12 hours, $297): practical bookkeeping for medical-office, nonprofit and small-business administrative roles.
- Public Speaking & Communication Lab: confident communication for patient-facing, front-office and customer-service jobs.
- Conversational Mandarin Chinese (8 weeks, $297): a distinctive extra skill for customer-facing and international work.
- Future Leaders Academy: a free Saturday workshop for youth, with lunch provided.
Front-Office Skills for Redlands' Education, Tech and Healthcare Employers
Redlands' biggest employers have one thing in common: they all run on well-organized offices. A school front office, a hospital admitting desk and a software company's operations team all need people who can build a clean spreadsheet, manage a calendar, answer questions politely and write a clear email. Our Excel & Office Essentials course and the 40-hour Career Readiness certificate focus on exactly those everyday tasks. Pair them with the Public Speaking & Communication Lab if you want to stand out in interviews for customer-service and administrative roles. Note that we don't offer clinical or medical training. Our focus is the administrative and office side of these industries.
Getting to Class from Redlands
Redlands has one of the easiest transit trips to our classroom in the region. The Metrolink-operated Arrow train runs from Redlands–University, Redlands–Downtown and Redlands–Esri stations to the San Bernardino–Downtown station at the San Bernardino Transit Center (Arrow, opened October 2022). From there it's a short trip to our office at 255 N. D Street, Suite #200-XXVII. Drivers can take I-10 west to I-215 north, and Omnitrans buses also serve the city. Prefer to stay home? Every class streams live online, so you can join from your kitchen table in Redlands.
Free Help Paying for Training
Redlands residents may qualify for tuition help through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Our staff can help you check eligibility and register in CalJOBS. Funding isn't guaranteed. Your nearest county job center is the East Valley America's Job Center of California, 500 Inland Center Drive, Sp. 508, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 382-0440 (San Bernardino County Workforce Development). Learn more in our guide to WIOA training.
For Employers in Redlands
Redlands' top employers include Redlands Unified, Esri, Redlands Community Hospital and Optum/Beaver Medical Group, and all of them run on well-organized offices. We help medical and administrative teams sharpen Excel, scheduling and patient-facing communication skills without pulling staff away for a full semester. Read our healthcare front-office guide or explore employer solutions.
How to Get Started
- Apply online. It takes about five minutes.
- Meet with our team to check funding eligibility and build your career plan.
- Pick your schedule: day, evening or Saturday, in person or online.
- Start class. See upcoming dates on the class schedule.
Not sure yet? Join the free info session any Monday at 5 PM, or call or text (909) 454-7076.
FAQ
Is there job training near Redlands, CA?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation is in downtown San Bernardino, reachable from Redlands by the Arrow train, I-10 or Omnitrans. All classes are also offered live online.
Can I take the Arrow train from Redlands to job training classes?
Yes. Arrow runs from three Redlands stations to San Bernardino–Downtown, which is close to our office on N. D Street.
Where can I learn Excel in Redlands?
Our 12-hour Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials course costs $297 and is offered day, evening or Saturday, in person or online.
Do I need a degree to get an office job at a Redlands hospital or school?
Many front-office and administrative roles don't require a degree. Employers still look for strong computer and communication skills, and our courses are built to teach them. You don't need a diploma or experience to enroll.
When does the next job training class start for Redlands residents?
The next start dates are October 17 and November 23. You can also attend a free info session any Monday at 5 PM.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Redlands city, California (V2025 population estimate; ACS 2020–2024); City of Redlands 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, principal employers (via Wikipedia); Wikipedia, "Arrow (rail service)"; San Bernardino County Workforce Development, Job Seekers.