Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective (NAC) is one of California’s regional adult education consortia, formed after funding was made available in 2013 to restructure adult education statewide. The collective includes adult schools, community colleges and school districts, and offers an array of services.
The following schools are members of this collective:
Christina and Verna took two paths to achieving the same goal: Finish high school Verna Brown worked to get her high school diploma while also pursuing an associate degree at… [Read More]
Crystal risked her life to get to the U.S., where she faced another barrier: She spoke no English From ESL to Giving Back: A native of Laos, Crystal Montero hopes… [Read More]
Career Technical Education courses help students thrive Liisa Pine Schoonmaker, Welding Professor and Department Chair for Laney College, has taught structural welding since 2013. She says Career Technical Education courses… [Read More]
How a lifelong learner found the right path forward Ben Kelley, 60, is a retired construction worker and a proud member of the Class of 2016. Ben Kelley is 60… [Read More]
Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective creates more opportunities for success Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective creates more opportunities for success. Students take many paths to find their way into the… [Read More]
Fernanda was able to learn English and participate in her children’s schooling through the Family Literacy Program Fernanda Silva, 36, learned English through the Family Literacy Program so she can… [Read More]
Alameda Workforce Development Board partners with Berkeley Adult School to connect students with skills employers are looking for Rhonda Boykin, director of the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, says her… [Read More]
UC Berkeley student began her journey to higher education by improving language skills Jenny Fang took ESL and vocational classes at Berkeley Adult school, leading to her working as a… [Read More]
Berkeley Adult School has a long history of championing learning, career readiness and life enrichment Berkeley Adult School Principal Thomas Reid stands in front of the school, which has a… [Read More]
Berkeley Adult School class promotes creativity and mental wellness Berkeley Adult School's Art and Health course encourages mental wellness through education and creativity. Crystals Lachman, 44, of Berkeley, says the… [Read More]
How Berkeley Adult School Helps Older Students Continue to Grow Mindfulness Mediation classes at Berkeley Adult School help students like Rebecca engage in lifelong learning and to continue to improve… [Read More]
Adult school recreation programs like the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program gave Armando Rodriguez a place to keep playing basketball after an injury left him in a wheelchair. Photo… [Read More]
Career Technical Education enables students to have the career they want Career Technical Education classes at BAS gave Tes Yohannes the skills to pursue his dream of helping people through… [Read More]
After being out of the work-force due to medical leave, one student decided to upgrade her computer skill set for today’s technical demands. After being out of the work-force due… [Read More]
A culinary experience Thanks to the CTE program offered by Berkeley Adult School, Gabriela Ramirez was able to go from culinary classes to business ownership of her own. Photo by… [Read More]
ESL and high school classes give students the tools to succeed ESL and high school classes gives students like Adriana Machado the tools to succeed. Photo by George Baker Like… [Read More]
Romelia Perez, 41, Overcomes Odds to Earn High School Diploma and Pursue Medical Career Romelia Perez, 41, overcame odds to earn her high school diploma and pursue a medical career.… [Read More]
Oakland Adult Career and Education can get you where you want to be A strong adult education system is a priceless resource for any community. Through its many programs, Oakland… [Read More]
Oakland Adult and Career Education course helps student fulfill 25-year goal of American citizenship Ermelinda Velasquez was sworn in as a United States citizen in January 2024. Photo courtesy of… [Read More]
OACE’s Family Literacy program helps parents support their children Being able to communicate is something many people take for granted. Talking with your doctor, parent-teacher conferences and reading important documents… [Read More]
Oakland Adult Career and Education changes students lives and helps build a better community Kim Jones says that in addition to helping students, OACE helps build a better community by… [Read More]
OACE helps students build themselves a solid foundation OACE helps students like Rodolfo Juarez Ramirez build themselves a solid foundation. Photo by George E. Baker Jr. There are many reasons… [Read More]
OACE Transition Specialist Maria Einaudi helps students reach education and career goals. Photo courtesy of Maria Einaudi. While going back to school as an adult opens new doors of opportunity,… [Read More]
Landing a new profession through Oakland Adult and Career Education Lee Gardner was able to pursue a new profession in banking that allowed him to spend more time with his… [Read More]
