New Directions
Two students tell how they found their footing through career training courses at Torrance Adult School Not long ago, Junella Kato and Irma Perez faced ...
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How local employers benefit from partnership with Torrance Adult School Externships are an essential part of education at Torrance Adult School. Students in the pharmacy ...
Read moreReal World Experience
Torrance Adult School students get hands-on training with externships at local medical facilities After successfully completing one of the three medical Career Technical Education programs ...
Read more“The Mother in Me”
Torrance Adult School instructor goes above and beyond to ensure her students find employment as healthcare workers Yowanda Salter is the research teacher for healthcare ...
Read morePrescription for the Future
Pharmacy technician instructor has spent a decade helping Torrance Adult School students find rewarding medical careers “It’s definitely rewarding to see students I helped teach land ...
Read moreFilling the Gaps
Delta College works to fill workforce development needs in San Joaquin County The San Joaquin Adult Education Consortium (SJAEC) and San Joaquin Delta College are ...
Read moreCareer Connections
Alameda Workforce Development Board partners with Berkeley Adult School to connect students with skills employers are looking for It’s a match made in heaven: employers ...
Read more“Keeping Society Going”
San Leandro Water Treatment Plant looks to Castro Valley Adult and Career Education externs for future employees In the four decades since it first opened, ...
Read moreBack in the USA
Young student who was born in the United States but raised in Mexico gets boost from ESL classes at Lincoln Unified Adult School Johana Cruz ...
Read more“Talk, Listen, Act and Dream”
Student sharpens English language skills—in the classroom and at the Tracy Adult School ESL Café—on her way back to nursing career After living in the ...
Read moreGrandmother’s Graduation
At age 64, high school lunch lady and grandmother of seven earns high school diploma at Hayward Adult School Rosa Martin was just 10 years ...
Read moreMid-life Career Crisis
After years at a dead-end job, adult school provided Nasario Martinez with a new career in wastewater operations After years at a dead-end job, adult ...
Read moreEmpowering Adult Students
San Leandro Adult School Principal Bradley Frazier was inspired to help adult students by his own grandmother’s language barrier Having worked in education for more ...
Read moreSafe at Last
Learning English unlocks life and learning opportunities for queer Columbian immigrant who experienced discrimination Coming to a new country and learning a new language is ...
Read morePursuing the American Dream
Determined refugee earns high school diploma with support of New Haven Adult School, now working and continuing education “Coming to the United States was like ...
Read moreThe First Step
UC Berkeley student began her journey to higher education by improving language skills When Jenny Fang arrived in the United States in 2016, her English ...
Read morePartnering for Prosperity
How Torrance Adult School and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board work together to make the community better In order to provide the best possible ...
Read moreGenerations of Service
Torrance Adult School has offered career training and life enrichment for more than 100 years Torrance Adult School has stood as a cornerstone of education ...
Read moreTransforming Lives
After retiring as a school administrator, Pattie Campbell continues to impact lives teaching English as a second language When Pattie Campbell saw the final days ...
Read moreA Shot at a Better Future
Student turns Vista Adult School phlebotomy technician training into dual career as an instructor and medical professional When he was 25 years old, Manuel Martinez ...
Read moreBilingual business goals
ESL student plans to become language interpreter for businesses “In Guadalajara there are a lot of opportunities if you speak both English and Spanish,” says ...
Read moreScientist cracks language barrier
Brazilian doctor learns conversational English to continue immunology career Even with her doctoral degree and postdoctoral studies, Daniela Grosso had more to learn. In July ...
Read moreWorth It
Persistence pays off for parent who returned to school to earn GED certificate, further educational goals Breanna Varela-Perez, 37, dropped out of high school at ...
Read moreA Long Way Up
Student earns GED after overcoming adversity, now has higher education goals Today, Tara Bender has a GED, a certificate that enables her to help others ...
Read moreStudents First
How Vista Adult School makes education personal Adult schools are sometimes excluded from conversations about traditional educational paths. Yet, adult education dates back centuries, providing ...
Read moreBuilding Relationships
ESL teaching duo develop individualized study plans with goals and barriers in mind No two adult students are exactly alike: each has their own unique ...
Read moreA Trusted Education
Former Poway Adult School student knows he can depend on healthcare employees from alma mater Jan Ophof is well-qualified to speak about how important Poway ...
Read moreFrom the Classroom to Closing Deals
Poway Adult School grad is turning knowledge into real estate success It is not surprising that Damon Bitts ended up working in real estate. The ...
Read moreCourtroom Careers
Poway Adult School offers a fast path to a high-paying job as a court reporter Court reporters play an invaluable role in American courtrooms, ensuring ...
Read moreFast Learner
ESL student and mother of twins proves to be exceptional student once childcare needs met Ana Briceida Ortiz embarked on a transformative journey when she ...
Read moreFrom the Classroom to the Classroom
ESL classes empower parent to volunteer in her children’s school, then land paying job During the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns in 2021, Vandana Sinha spent a ...
Read moreGetting Back In Focus
Improved language skills help photographer and Poway Adult School ESL student continue career in her new country When Elizabeth Wheeler immigrated from Tijuana, Mexico, to ...
Read moreNo More Fear
Poway Adult School student is on the path to a high school diploma after overcoming fear Returning to school as an adult can be challenging, ...
Read moreStep by Step
Adult school student who enrolled to learn English inspired to continue education and career development Jose Ernesto Quijada Hernandez had been living in the United ...
Read moreCornerstone of the Community
Poway Adult School monitors industry trends, student and faculty feedback to meet community’s needs Poway Adult School offers students a wealth of learning opportunities with ...
Read moreThe Whole Student
Dedicated educators say taking (and teaching) classes has myriad benefits A fulfilling educational experience goes beyond quality curriculum, lectures and self-study. At Poway Adult School, ...
Read moreSupporting Adult Learners
Poway Adult School provides the tools and skills students need to succeed Since 1965, Poway Adult School has been empowering students with the skills and ...
Read moreSupport, Guidance and Opportunities
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. ...
Read moreThe American Dream
Oakland Adult and Career Education course helps student fulfill 25-year goal of American citizenship Ermelinda Velasquez had dreamed about obtaining her American citizenship since she ...
Read moreUplifting Families
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 ...
Read moreA Welcome Place for Everyone
Oakland Adult Career and Education changes students lives and helps build a better community Kim Jones likens adult school to a stepping stone. It’s a ...
Read moreEducation For All
Berkeley Adult School has a long history of championing learning, career readiness and life enrichment Berkeley Adult School first opened its doors in 1881 after ...
Read moreArt and Wellness
Berkeley Adult School class promotes creativity and mental wellness Crystals Lachman, 44, of Berkeley, says the abuse she experienced during her childhood took a heavy ...
Read moreWords of Confidence
ESL classes help students thrive When Keiko Inoue arrived from Japan in 2023, she didn’t think she’d need English classes. The professional golfer, who had ...
Read moreEscondido Adult School starts students on a path to success
How one student used adult school programs to help launch her dream of pursuing a college degree Through diligent effort and determination, Maritere Rodriguez Rivera ...
Read moreTransition Students from School to Work
Escondido Adult School Partners with Escondido School District to Transition Students from School to Work Rahul Chintalapudi and his mother, a trained software engineer, immigrated ...
Read moreEscondido Adult School
The Path to a Promising Future Andres Arias’s journey from Guadalajara, Mexico, to San Diego was a change of scenery and a pivotal moment in ...
Read moreAgents of Change
Escondido Adult School educators bring passion, empathy and joy to classrooms When her students struggle balancing school, work and family, Maricxa Zendejas knows exactly what ...
Read moreLifelong Learning
How Berkeley Adult School Helps Older Students Continue to Grow We’ve all experienced it. You’re going about your daily life – driving in traffic, standing ...
Read moreWheelchair basketball player Armando Rodriguez finds passion and purpose in Berkeley Adult School’s gym
Armando Rodriguez, 42 of Union City has been dedicating his free time honing his skills in wheelchair basketball at the Berkeley Adult School Gym. There, ...
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