South Bay Adult Education Consortium



South Bay Adult Education Consortium members offer a range of adult education services help students to acquire the skills needed to participate fully in the community and succeed in educational programs, and to become ready for a career with a sustainable living wage.

The following schools are a member of this collective:
  • Southwestern College
  • Torrance Adult School

South Bay Adult Education Consortium Stories

Flexibility to Learn and Earn

Veteran got the career training she needed while under lockdown Araseli Bucher completed the career training courses she needed while staying at home to school her child during the COVID-19… [Read More]
Leard Bell, and elderly black man in a black button up shirt, holds his GED certificate

The Beat of a Different Drummer

Senior achieves lifelong goal of earning GED certificate at 84 Leard Bell received his GED certificate from Centinela Valley Adult School after dropping out of school in 1944 to help… [Read More]
Pat Mead, and elderly mean in a gingham button up shirt, smiles for the camera.

Holding it All Together

Aerospace industry depends on local skilled workforce Pat Meade, aerospace division manager for the Industrial Fasteners Institute, says the training programs at local colleges help sustain the aerospace industry in… [Read More]
Amanda Gonzalez in a plaid shirt and glasses stands in front of the Northrop Grumman building where she works.

Putting the Pieces Together

Veteran finds a successful career through career training program apprenticeship Through El Camino College’s career training program, Amanda Gonzalez got an apprenticeship at Northrop Grumman. She now works for the… [Read More]
Vincent Meredith, a black man in a flat cap, stands with his photography gear and adult school certificate.

Meeting the Challenge

Students with disabilities find support at El Camino College Vincent Meredith suffered a stroke that left him with partial paralysis and speech impairment. He found support for rehabilitation — and… [Read More]
An adult school teacher in a button up shirt and slacks stands over two students, watching them work in class.

A Long History of Serving the Community

Adult schools offer vital education opportunities Adult schools offer vital education opportunities of many kinds to suite each community's needs. Photo by Sal Ochoa Adult education has come a long… [Read More]
Ramon Gutierrez, a man in a black collared shirt with a mustache, stands on front of one of a work van.

Hard Work Pays Off

English language classes give local business owner tools for success South Bay Adult School gave Ramon Gutierrez the tools for success to earn his contractor’s license, open his own business… [Read More]
Autumn Diaz, a young woman with red toned hair, glasses, and blue scrubs, sits outside in front of large plants.

Finding a Job to Love

Student finds the right environment for success through adult school program Autumn Diaz struggled with ADHD for most of her life. The instructors at Torrance Adult School worked with her… [Read More]

Stories featuring South Bay Adult Education Consortium

Portrait of Roxana de Hernandez at her apartment in Santee

Endless Optimism, New Opportunities

After a long and difficult journey, immigrant caregiver finds support, pathway to education through union/college partnership Roxana de Hernandez suffered horrific abuse and was unable to pursue her educational goals…[Read More]
Irma Perez standing in front of a whiteboard looking towards the camera

New Directions

Two students tell how they found their footing through career training courses at Torrance Adult School Torrance Adult School students Irma Perez and Junella Kato (not pictured) both say instructor… [Read More]
Jessica Jocson in a pink blazer smiling for the camera

Cream of the Crop

How local employers benefit from partnership with Torrance Adult School Jessica Jocson of Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services, Inc., says Torrance Adult School provides well-trained pharmacy technicians for the business.… [Read More]
Vanessa Stokes standing in front of a desk and computer at the California Skin Institute and smiling for the camera

Real World Experience

Torrance Adult School students get hands-on training with externships at local medical facilities Vanessa Stokes, regional director at the California Skin Institute, says the Torrance Adult School externs she works… [Read More]
Yowanda Salter in a lab coat in a classroom with students

“The Mother in Me”

Torrance Adult School instructor goes above and beyond to ensure her students find employment as healthcare workers Resource Teacher Yowanda Salter teaches the next generation of healthcare workers at Torrance… [Read More]
Leticia Wang in a lab coat writing on a whiteboard in a classroom

Prescription for the Future

Pharmacy technician instructor has spent a decade helping Torrance Adult School students find rewarding medical careers Leticia Wang has been teaching pharmacy technician students at Torrance Adult School for 10 years. Photo… [Read More]
Jan Vogel, sitting at is office desk and smiling for the camera

Partnering for Prosperity

How Torrance Adult School and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board work together to make the community better Jan Vogel, South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s executive director for more than… [Read More]

Generations of Service

Torrance Adult School has offered career training and life enrichment for more than 100 years Wayne Diulio has served as director of Torrance Adult School since 2008. Photo by Sergio Hernandez… [Read More]
Keiko Inoue, a Japanese woman with long black hair, smiles for the camera on a grassy lawn

Words of Confidence

ESL classes help students thrive Professional golf coach Keiko Inoue found improving her English skills through Torrance Adult School’s English as a Second Language (ESL) classes has boosted her confidence… [Read More]
Nina Carr DeSilva, a woman with chin length brown hair and a green blouse, stands outside by a tree and looks towards the camera

A student maintains connection to Torrance Adult School after graduation

Nina Carr DaSilva utilized the programs offered at Torrance Adult School to improve her career opportunities after moving to a new country. Nina Carr DaSilva's journey into the healthcare industry… [Read More]
Orlando Ayala, a Latino man with a mustache and a gray shirt, stands outside in front of tall hedges and looks towards the camera

Student Earned His Citizenship and Builds a Better Future

Orlando Ayala earned his citizenship with help from Torrance Adult School, and now he is furthering his education goals with the school's ESL Program, planning to gain the skills needed… [Read More]
Maria Rodriguez, a woman with short hair and a black and white houndstooth jacket, stands outside and looks towards the camera.

The Right Fit: School offers students options for class attendance

Thanks to flexible learning options including online classes, students like Maria Rodriguez can fit their education into busy schedules Thanks to flexible learning options including online classes, students like Maria… [Read More]
Caixia Jiang, a Chinese woman with her hair pulled back into a low ponytail, stand outside and smiles for the camera

Torrance Adult School Helps Young Mom Find a Career Path

Thanks to Torrance Adult School's ESL and Pharmacy Technician programs, Caixia Jiang now has better career opportunities than ever Caixia Jiang, now a Pharmacy Technician, started with English as a… [Read More]
Miguel Ramirez, a man with close cropped hair, a grey polo shirt, and a grey jacket, stands outside and looks towards the camera.

Torrance Adult School paves the road to success for its students

After injuries left him unable to work, this student took the opportunity to get his high school diploma, and find a better paying and more satisfying career. Miguel Ramirez, the… [Read More]