Lompoc Adult School and Career Center



Every student able to achieve life goals Mission - Provide high-quality programs and certifications that build the workplace, academic and life skills leading to students success and expanded opportunity. Schoolwide Learner Outcomes are Built into Programming. They align to our mission to provide high-quality programming that truly expands opportunities and changes lives.

This school is a member of the Allan Hancock and Lompoc Unified Adult Ed Consortium.

Lompoc Adult School and Career Center Stories

osalba Navarro first completed English as a second language courses at Lompoc Adult School and Career Center before enrolling in its medical assistant certification program and, later, its phlebotomy technician certification program.

A Hunger for Learning

A mother returns to school for ESL classes and a phlebotomy technician certification Rosalba Navarro first completed English as a second language courses at Lompoc Adult School and Career Center… [Read More]
Silhouette Of Young Female Student Celebrating Graduation

“I wanted to do more”

A teen mom returned to school for her high school diploma—and a career Silhouette Of Young Female Student Celebrating Graduation. Photo by Rawpixel on iStock When Janette Lara got pregnant… [Read More]
Maria Rodriguez, a former EL student, earned her GED, high school diploma, has risen through the ranks and she’s now the Lompoc Adult School and Career Center registrar.

Finding the Opportunity Within

Years after completing her education, a student brings her skills back to school After taking English as a second language courses at the Lompoc Adult School and Career Center, Maria… [Read More]
Iveth Gonzalez, right, practices taking blood pressure readings during her medical assistant class at Lompoc Adult School and Career Center (LASCC). As the first in her family to go to college, Gonzalez was overwhelmed the first time she attended college classes. When she found LASCC’s medical assistant certification program (which was free with her scholarship), she was able to start her career in the medical field. She currently works days as a substitute teacher and in the evenings attends classes online (with weekly in-person class for hands-on training). Lompoc has been such a positive experience, she’s reconsidering returning to college and is considering a career as a LVN.

A Re-evaluation and a Reboot

After struggling with college, a student discovers her passion and purpose with a medical assistant certificate program The Lompoc Adult School and Career Center’s scholarship helped Iveth Gonzales become the… [Read More]
Amber Rosas practices giving a vaccination to fellow student Iveth Gonzalez during her medical assisting class at the Lompoc Adult School and Career Center (LASCC). She returned to school after becoming a single mother of two and needed a career to support her family. She says Lompoc’s program’s affordable cost and the support she received from teachers and staff were vital to her success. She received a medical certification and now works as a social service assistant at a nursing/rehabilitation home and would like to continue her education to be a RN.

The Confidence for Change

A stay-at-home mom jumpstarts a career as a medical assistant The Lompoc Adult School and Career Center’s affordable medical assistance program helped Amber Rosas kickstart a new career in the… [Read More]

A Mother’s Second Chance

A former addict earns her high school degree and discovers an opportunity to help others Photo by Len Wood More than a decade after dropping out of high school, Nichole… [Read More]

Making a Little Go a Long Way

How an adult school partnership leads to better use of workforce resources Alyssa Stovall, operations manager at the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, works closely with staff at the… [Read More]

Third Time’s the Charm

After many false starts, a mother finally gets back on track in a medical certification program After numerous false educational starts, Elo Pantoja has found success as a student in… [Read More]
Lucy Erdene, Director of Business, AUMT Institute.

Better Together

Training school program partnership provides quality healthcare programs for Lompoc students. Lucy Erdene, Director of Business, AUMT Institute. Photo by Stan Lim There are few fields more in need of… [Read More]
Danielle Thomas is shown at the Lompoc Adult School and Career Center. From left to right is her neighbor Jarrell, 14, (in black) and her children Jeremiah, 8, Mike, 14, Janelle, 9, and Kitana, 13

Leading by Example

A mother earns her high school diploma to set an example for her son Danielle Thomas, inspired by her son, went back to school to complete her high school diploma,… [Read More]
Denise Martinez in the Hancock school library

From Start to Finish

After a few false starts, a mother finally earns her high school diploma Allan Hancock College student Denise Martinez went back to adult school the same time her son was… [Read More]
Maria Megoza, right, talks with her instructor Lawrence Basoco, left

Success in Translation

An ESL student strives to complete her education and find fulfilling career options After immigrating from Mexico in 2008, Maria Megoza enrolled to improve her English skills and prepare herself… [Read More]
Krista Caniano standing in her classroom

An Educational Balance

Paraeducator draws on years of experience to offer students academic excellence and flexibility Krista Caniano from the Lompoc Adult School and Career Center, is an instructor for Paraeducator and High… [Read More]
Schel Brown, Academic Dean, Lompoc Adult School and Career Center, works in his office

An Educational Mission

A former K-12 educator finds gratification in adult community education After 23 years in K-12 schools, Schel Brown says working at adult school allows educators to better tailor education to… [Read More]
Young African American Woman at graduation.

Job Options Unlocked

A mother gets her high school degree and pursues a new, lucrative career trajectory School comes with many challenges, but returning to finish a degree as an adult brings its… [Read More]
Perla Tapia in a cap and gown at her graduation with her son

A Goal Go-Getter

From student to U.S. citizen and school employee, one LASCC graduate keeps aiming higher It was at LASCC where Perla Tapia learned English, found help attaining U.S. citizenship and began… [Read More]
Jennifer Perez wearing scrubs in a doctor's office

Building Foundational Skills

From graduate to educator, this medical assistant instructor understands the challenges facing adult school students Medical assistant Jennifer Perez works in a family practice in Lompoc after she studied medical… [Read More]
Graduation photo of Monica Rodriguez in a black cap and gown

A New Purpose

Mother of four kickstarts educational career after 20 years outside the classroom Monica Rodriguez, 41, keeps her new high school diploma in her bedroom, where she can lay eyes on… [Read More]
Elaine Webber in black zip up jacket and blue scarf stands at her office desk

A Free and Beneficial Education

Adult school prepares students with no-cost college, career and technical training that can reap big rewards Elaine Webber, principal at Lompoc Adult School and Career Center, hopes to provides a… [Read More]
Thomas Moran, right, speaks with his former teacher Lynn Maxwell, at the Lompoc Adult School.

A New Worldview

A former addict’s pursuit of a high school diploma expanded both his education and perspective After a difficult childhood and time in the foster care system, Moran dropped out of… [Read More]
Loving Muslim Mom In Hijab Drawing With Her Little Preschooler Daughter In Kitchen, Happy Islamic Family Sitting At Table And Using Colorful Pencils, Having Fun Together At Home, Free Space

A New Education

After a mother of three moved to the U.S., the Lompoc Adult School and Career Center’s ESL program helped her learn English While living in her native Bangladesh, Shakila Khatun… [Read More]
Matt Curto, a man with glasses, greying hair and beard, standing in the PostalAnnex franchise building he owns

On Solid Ground

After 30 years at sea, a boat captain comes ashore to earn his high school diploma Matt Curto, owner of a PostalAnnex franchise, was encouraged by his daughter’s graduation and… [Read More]
Lompoc Adult School teacher Lynn Maxwell, shown in one of her classrooms, arrived at LASCC in 2017 as a tutor.

A Parent’s New Path

An online degree gives a busy father another chance at education Lynn Maxwell says she really enjoys teaching adult school because she feels it makes a difference in her students’… [Read More]
Chelsea Duffy, Executive Director, Partners in Education, is shown with the PEP van in Santa Barbara.

Successful Connections

Partners in Education’s free Computers for Families program helps students—and their parents—bridge the digital divide Chelsea Duffy's organization’s Computers for Families program provides free computers, tech support and career readiness… [Read More]