Torrance Adult School



TAS continues to embrace traditional and non-traditional as well as technology-mediated approaches to learning. TAS's educational programs are of high academic quality. They are accessible, affordable, sustainable, and market relevant. Programs such as Parent Education, Older Adults, and Community Interests, are nearly self-sustaining offering a plethora of courses that consistently seek to remain current. English as a Second Language (ESL), Career Education, and Adult Literacy & High School Education programs. All courses are designed to develop communications skills, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity, all of which are needed to enhance personal, academic, and career success. To see programs and to register, go to https://www.tusd.org/tas/programs/index

Torrance Adult School Stories

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]