Around the World and Back
Instructor draws from international experience to teach adult English learners After completing her general education at San Joaquin Delta College, Amber Wolak planned to go ...
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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 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 ...
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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, ...
Read moreThe Freedom of Education
Career Technical Education enables students to have the career they want When COVID-19 erupted, millions hunkered down, hoping the danger would pass them by. Not ...
Read moreBerkeley Adult School offers Career Technical Education courses with convenient schedules
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. Berkeley Adult ...
Read moreThe Pathway to Business Ownership
A culinary experience The Berkeley Adult School (BAS), is a well-known and well-regarded adult education program in the East Bay. The school’s Career Technical Education ...
Read moreInspiration to Achieve More
ESL and high school classes give students the tools to succeed Like so many millions of immigrants before her, Adriana Machado De Sousa came to ...
Read moreFrom Struggle to Success
Romelia Perez, 41, Overcomes Odds to Earn High School Diploma and Pursue Medical Career Romelia Perez, 41, of Oakland, recently completed courses to earn her ...
Read moreThe Confidence to Succeed
OACE helps students build themselves a solid foundation There are many reasons people immigrate to the United States: Some come for freedom, some come for ...
Read moreOACE Transition Specialist helps students reach education and career goals
While going back to school as an adult opens new doors of opportunity, navigating the enrollment process, figuring out which courses to take and juggling ...
Read moreFrom Retail to Banking
Landing a new profession through Oakland Adult and Career Education After several years working in the retail industry, Levack Gardner of Castro Valley, Calif., had ...
Read moreStudent Resilience and Faculty Support at Oxnard Adult School Yields Positive Results
Connie Trujillo, a native of Mexico, arrived in Los Angeles in 2001 with a strong foundation in Spanish and a passion for Math and Science, ...
Read moreFrom Immigrant to Educator
Man says Oxnard Adult School put him on the path to a career When Jesus Lopez-Varela left his native Mexico City in 1987 to come ...
Read moreA student maintains connection to Torrance Adult School after graduation
Nina Carr DaSilva’s journey into the healthcare industry began with a leap of faith and a determination to pursue a new field. Having graduated from ...
Read moreStudent Earned His Citizenship and Builds a Better Future
Orlando Ayala’s journey has been marked by resilience and unyielding determination. From the very beginning of his life, he lost his parents, and survival meant ...
Read moreSupporting Students as they Strive for Change
CVACE gives students the tools to advance their careers Iris Lim has been working to change careers from the dental industry to the medical field ...
Read moreFrom GED to a Job
CVACE helps students build their own path to success Edel Lopez-Cruz’s journey to academic success is a story of perseverance, determination and the transformative power ...
Read moreGetting Back to Work
Vista Adult School helps students build marketable skill sets The Great Recession of 2008 tanked economic growth across the country, leading to the highest unemployment ...
Read moreSuccess Within Reach
Uplifting students’ and their families’ lives As a single mom, Daisy Morales wasn’t looking for another job, she was looking for a career — something ...
Read moreA New Path
Education helps Vista Adult School student overcome addiction and incarceration Vista Adult School has helped countless students improve their lives and Juan Flores, 36 of ...
Read moreThe 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 Maria Rodriguez of Compton, Calif., still ...
Read moreTorrance 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 In 2015, Caixia Jiang made a ...
Read moreTorrance 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 ...
Read moreCastro 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 ...
Read moreAll Means All
How Castro Valley Adult & Career Education strengthens the community as a whole During the economic downturn of 2008, California allowed school districts to close ...
Read moreCastro 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 Linette ...
Read moreA Path Forward
How Castro Valley Adult & Career Education inspires students to be the best version of themselves In 2018, Iema Becerra was enrolled in Castro Valley ...
Read moreAn employer knows how Castro Valley Adult & Career Education changes people’s lives
She’s also a CVACE graduate When Julia Siroy’s 27-year career with Macy’s fell victim to the Great Recession, she had a logical mind that told ...
Read moreBasic needs, family education and more
Adult students get aid they need thanks to Family Resource Center Without support, many adult students, especially those with families, face unique challenges that hinder ...
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How Huntington Beach Adult School helped a multilingual student advance her career Francisca Juarez works as a shift manager at Mcdonald’s and to address her ...
Read moreThe Right Message in the Right Way
How Huntington Beach Adult School partners with local employers to prepare students for the job market When Luisa Rivera decided to take English classes in ...
Read moreBuilding Relationships
How a partnership between Huntington Beach Adult School and Asian American Advancing Justice is guiding immigrants toward citizenship Applying for citizenship in the U.S. can ...
Read moreMore Job Opportunities
Huntington Beach Adult School ESL course provides job opportunities and adaption to American life for a Russian family Sergei Koltovoskoi came to America to find ...
Read moreSupporting adult learners
How a multilingual speaker is overcoming barriers and improving his English skills East Region Adult Education offers flexible schedules and multiple class locations that focus ...
Read moreNavigating a New Path
Transition Specialists Give East Region Adult Education Students Their Wings Deciding on the next step toward a career can be anxiety-inducing. But transition specialists with ...
Read moreEducating the Entire Person
How Huntington Beach Adult School prepares students for the modern workforce Since opening its doors in 1971, Huntington Beach Adult School has continually reinvented itself ...
Read moreHuman Resources Champion
An East Region Adult Education student continues a long track record of helping others Marrina Painter’s contagious passion for helping people is legendary among those ...
Read moreA Persistent Path
One East Region Adult Education student’s journey to a nursing career In the summer of 2018, Angel Huete arrived at the Houston, Texas border with ...
Read morePursuing Passion
Daughter’s hard work in school inspires an East Region Adult Education student Most everyone at one point has dreams of what they want as an ...
Read moreLife Changing Education
Adult education meets you where you are and gives you a new path you never expected When Gabby Galvez decided she wanted to continue her ...
Read moreESL – Learning a new language
Personal navigation and flexibility makes learning a new language possible for working adults For Victor Manuel Dominguez, 38, of El Cajon, joining East Region Adult ...
Read moreSecond Chance
Adult school programs prove it is never too late for education When the pandemic hit, a skyrocketing number of Californians lost their jobs—Angie Good was ...
Read moreA Bridge to a Brighter Future
East Region Adult Education prepares students for health care careers Nearly six years ago, 49-year-old Alma Espino earned a General Equivalency Diploma from Grossmont Adult ...
Read moreAdult Education: More Than it Seems
Uplifting adult learners and the communities they live in In many ways, adult education is the best-kept secret up and down the state. And people ...
Read moreEducation that works
East Region Adult Education provides opportunities for learners at any stage The idea of going back to school can be daunting, especially for adult learners ...
Read moreLike a Best Friend
How East Region Adult Education guides students through the education process and beyond Angel Arenas’ educational journey was interrupted when she had her first child ...
Read moreFinding a Pathway
Adult schools give students a way to pursue healthcare careers When Shireen Franco was a freshman at California State University, Fresno, she intended to become ...
Read moreBoleto Para Un Sueño
Las escuelas para adultos encaminan a los estudiantes nacidos en el extranjero para obtener la ciudadanía Yesenia Quintanilla llegó a Estados Unidos por primera vez ...
Read moreWord on the Street
ESL classes offer opportunities to grow Whether it’s getting a job, meeting with your child’s teacher or having a conversation with a neighbor, being able ...
Read moreNunca Te Rindas
Las escuelas de adultos ofrecen a los estudiantes una segunda oportunidad para obtener un diploma Gabriela Ponce, de Reedley, recuerda los duros días que vivió ...
Read moreWhere The Work Will Be
Vocational training provides work opportunities for all Many assume that a four-year degree is the track to success and a life-sustaining career. But vocational training ...
Read moreNever Give Up
Adult schools offer students a second chance to earn their high school diplomas Gabriela Ponce of Reedley remembers the tough days she experienced as a ...
Read moreTicket to a Dream
Adult schools set foreign-born students on the path to citizenship Yesenia Quintanilla arrived in the United States for the first time from her native El ...
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