Mid-Alameda County Consortium



The mission of the MACC is to collaboratively and collectively increase regional effectiveness in providing education, training and support services for adult learners, thereby strengthening our communities.

Mid-Alameda County Consortium Stories

Candice Jarmon in a graduation gown being handed her diploma by Hayward Adult School Director Kwasi Reed.

Grandmother’s Graduation

At age 64, high school lunch lady and grandmother of seven earns high school diploma at Hayward Adult School Rosa Martin’s family, friends and the students at Irvington High School—where… [Read More]
Photo of Nasario Martinez in his work uniform standing in front of the water treatment plant

Mid-life Career Crisis

After years at a dead-end job, adult school provided Nasario Martinez with a new career in wastewater operations After completing the wastewater operations program at Castro Valley Adult & Career… [Read More]
San Leandro Adult and Career Education Center Principal Bradley Frazier standing in front of the education center, smiling for the camera

Empowering Adult Students

San Leandro Adult School Principal Bradley Frazier was inspired to help adult students by his own grandmother’s language barrier San Leandro Adult and Career Education Center Principal Bradley Frazier was… [Read More]
Photo of Clara Ines Barrios in business clothes sitting outside a building near spiky bushes

Safe at Last

Learning English unlocks life and learning opportunities for queer Columbian immigrant who experienced discrimination Clara Barrios says Hayward Adult School helped her improve her English, transition into her American life… [Read More]
Mohammad Rafi Nazari sitting inside at a table with his arms gently crossed

Pursuing the American Dream

Determined refugee earns high school diploma with support of New Haven Adult School, now working and continuing education Mohammad Rafi Nazari taught himself to speak English in his native Afghanistan… [Read More]
Anthony Canevaro leaning on a handrail at a water treatment plant

“Keeping Society Going”

San Leandro Water Treatment Plant looks to Castro Valley Adult and Career Education externs for future employees Anthony Canevaro, operations supervisor at San Leandro Water Treatment Plant, says working in… [Read More]
Iris Lim, an Asian woman wearing black scrubs, stands in front of her adult school.

Supporting Students as they Strive for Change

CVACE gives students the tools to advance their careers Castro Valley Adult Career and Education gives students like Iris Lim the tools to advance their careers. Photo by George E.… [Read More]
Edel Lopez stands outside holding his GED and smiles for the camera

From GED to a Job

CVACE helps students build their own path to success Edel Lopez-Cruz found the help to build his own path to success with Castro Valley Adult Career and Education. Photo by… [Read More]
Elisa Dasalla, a woman with short grey hair, a scarf, and a black shirt, sits in her classroom and smiles for the camera

Castro Valley Staff Spotlight

Three teachers at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education exemplify the school’s dedicated and warmhearted staff Teaching can be a challenge, and never has that been truer than in the… [Read More]
Parvin Ahmadi, Superintendent of the Castro Valley Unified School District (left), and Lavender Whitaker, President of the Castro Valley School Board (right), together at the CVACE campus.

All Means All

How Castro Valley Adult & Career Education strengthens the community as a whole Parvin Ahmadi, Superintendent of the Castro Valley Unified School District (left), and Lavender Whitaker, President of the… [Read More]
Linette Escobar, a woman with short, wavy blond hair, a pink blouse, and a black blazer smiles for the camera from her office

Castro Valley Staff Spotlight

Learn why a counselor and a transition specialist at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education are inspired by their students every day Linette Escobar has been on staff at Castro… [Read More]
Iema Becerra, a woman with long straight brown hair and a striped long sleeves shirt, stands in front of the CVACE building.

A Path Forward

How Castro Valley Adult & Career Education inspires students to be the best version of themselves Iema Becerra is a CVACE student and member of the Student Advisory Council. Photo… [Read More]
Julie Siroy, an Asian woman wearing purple scrubs, leans on a nurse's desk while smiling at a coworking

An employer knows how Castro Valley Adult & Career Education changes people’s lives

She’s also a CVACE graduate Julia Siroy, office manager at Hayward Family Care, now hires staff from the program she received her medical training from. Photo by George E. Baker… [Read More]