Capital Adult Education Regional Consortium



The Capital Adult Education Regional Consortium (CAERC) consists of fourteen members including eleven school districts, two county offices of education and one community college district and its four colleges. CAERC partners include other adult education stakeholders throughout the region.

Capital Adult Education Regional Consortium Stories

Multiracial group of students training in computer class.

The Long History—and Important Future—of Adult Education

How programs that have quietly been helping Californians since 1856 may be the answer to recovering from 2020 It’s hard to believe adult education has been around for 150 years,… [Read More]

Starting Anew

How a student forged a rewarding new career path—inspired by and inspiring his adult kids Inspired by his daughter Saraya, Eddie Egurrola utilized adult education to follow a new career… [Read More]
Kathy Harris, a white woman in a black and white blouse, looks over classwork with student Maurice Hollins, a black man in a white t-shirt.

A Little Extra Help Leads to Success

Adult education offers key support for adults with disabilities Kathy Harris, left, teaches graphic arts to students like Maurice Hollins, right, at A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center, where adults with… [Read More]
Katerria Guichard, a black woman in glasses, and her young daughter, both wearing pink, stand on the porch of their home.

It's Never Too Late

Single mom overcomes setbacks to get an education and inspire her daughter Katerria Guichard was motivated to get an education by going back to school to earn her high school… [Read More]
Joseph Radu, a white man in dark grey UC Davis scrubs, stands in front of shelves of medication bottles at his place of work.

Finding a Lifeline

Career technical education programs help adults build bright futures Joseph Radu landed a job that he loves after only 15 months of training through career technical education programs at the… [Read More]
Somying Hughes, a Thai woman in glasses and a white shirt with a black jacket and backpack, stands outside at her adult school campus.

Living a Lifelong Dream

Student finally has an opportunity for an education Somying Hughes went to school for the first time at the age of 28. With adult ed giving her an opportunity for… [Read More]
Staci Teegarden and two students sit in front of a wall of tool looking at a book about iron working.

Skilled Hands Make Light Work

Win-win apprenticeship programs provide adults path to employment and skilled workforce for region Staci Teegarden, center, works with students in American River College’s Workforce Development Apprenticeship Program. Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship… [Read More]
Rafid Alyassiry, an Iraqi man, sits in a library with textbooks open on the desk in front of him.

The Tools for Success

ESL student gets support to pursue the American dream Iraq-born Rafid Alyassiry found an opportunity to pursue the American dream by getting help integrating with his adopted community through ESL… [Read More]
Smiling black woman raising her hand to ask a question during lecture in the classroom.

FAQs

Providing career training opportunities for adult learners How do adult schools help prepare me for a better future? Adult schools offer classes, accreditation and certifications through career training programs that… [Read More]
Industrial construction cranes and building silhouettes over sun at sunrise.

A Second Chance At Success

Adult school offers man a brand new start Jerry found a second chance at a brand new life through Twin Rivers Adult School career technical education (CTE) courses. From the… [Read More]
Auto mechanic straightening car body in car service station close up

Other Opportunities To Gain Job Skills

Adult schools offer career skills and certifications programs to improve your future Career training programs at adult schools offer students the chance to learn new skills that may help them… [Read More]
A multicultural group pf health care students, with a woman in a head scarf raising her hand

A Family’s Fresh Start

Single parent finds hope and direction from adult education Lyberal “Libby” Johnson was faced with a difficult situation several years ago. She started taking care of two children in addition… [Read More]
Several adults from the back sitting in a classroom watching a teacher lecture

Back To School Again

Woman loses job, but finds an education and career Terri Rond found success after going back to school to earn her GED and find a new career. When Terri Rond… [Read More]
A chalkboard in the classroom and German words on it.

Community Enrichment Through Education

Davis residents further learning through adult school Fitness students at Davis Adult School find diverse courses available, including community enrichment courses in fitness, language and more. A bit of luck… [Read More]
An audience raising hands

From Student To Teacher

Former student inspires others to achieve their potential Fernando Alvarez sees himself in his students and works to help them achieve their potential as an English as a Second Language… [Read More]
Classroom of adult students listening to their instructor

Thriving In A New World

Three Sacramento women found success through ESL programs Edivane Vital Da Silva, left, and Helena Vyvoda found success through English as a Second Language (ESL) classes after immigrating to the… [Read More]
Male trainer is teaching a woman in scrubs how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a doll designed for first aid training called a CPR dummy.

A Medical Career Pathway

Adult school programs help students for in-demand jobs The health care industry is predicted to grow faster than any other industry in the coming years. Sacramento area adult schools offer… [Read More]
A black man raises his hand in a classroom setting

Helping Adults Gain Job Skills They Need

Adult education programs Since 1856, the adult education system has played an integral role in providing adult learners an opportunity to gain job skills they need to be successful in… [Read More]
A close-up of two people in academic gowns, one handing a rolled diploma to the other

Building A New Life

Adult education gives father a second chance Fernando gave himself a second chance at a good life through adult education. If it wasn’t for one teacher, Fernando might be on… [Read More]