From ESL to Giving Back
Crystal risked her life to get to the U.S., where she faced another barrier: She spoke no English To say Crystal Bounxayavong Montero’s life has ...
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Career Technical Education courses help students thrive Whether you are new to the country or simply hitting a dead-end in your current job, finding a ...
Read moreA Second Start: Ben’s Story
How a lifelong learner found the right path forward Ben Kelley is 60 years old, a retired construction worker and a proud member of the ...
Read moreLearning TOGETHER
Fernanda was able to learn English and participate in her children’s schooling through the Family Literacy Program Fernanda Silva came to the U.S. from Brazil ...
Read moreComing Together to Get Ahead
Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective creates more opportunities for success Students take many paths to find their way into the adult education system. The goal ...
Read moreEl camino hacia la superación personal
La educación técnica profesional ayuda a los estudiantes adultos a crecer Guiado por un código de distinción, y la ayuda de educación para adultos, Evaristo ...
Read moreRising to the Challenge
Former ESL student reflects on her journey Learning English wasn’t easy for Leticia Rojas. Finding the motivation for it was. When Rojas came to the ...
Read morePerseverance Pays Off
Completing high school made it possible for this aspiring teacher to achieve her dreams As a little girl growing up in Mexico, Noemí Acosta admired ...
Read moreThe Road to Self-Improvement
Career Technical Education helps adult learners grow Guided by a code of distinction, with the help of adult education, Evaristo Lopez is bound for a ...
Read moreLa perseverancia tiene recompensaspara maestra aspirante
El terminar la preparatoria hizo posible que esta estudiante cumpliera sus sueños Criada en México, de niña Noemí Acosta admiraba a sus maestros. “Estaba impresionada ...
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Ex estudiante de ESL habla sobre su travesía A Leticia Rojas no le resultó fácil aprender inglés. Lo que sí fue fácil fue encontrar la ...
Read moreSingle Mom Lands Her Dream Job
She enjoys working with students and using her Microsoft skills Jenice Gonzales was a single mother of two seeking a typing certificate to start her ...
Read moreFinding Her Place
Project ACCESS gave her hope and a purpose: to work in education Hamida Hakimi Roshangar left Afghanistan in 2016 to reunite with her husband who ...
Read moreYour Navigation System
Transition Specialist Janna Evans shares how she helps adult learners reach their goals Everyone needs directions when they’re going someplace new. The same is true ...
Read moreOvercoming The Language Barrier
ESL classes gave him the confidence to pursue a career in law enforcement A language barrier and culture shock made traditional high school difficult for ...
Read moreA Little Extra Help Leads to Success
Adult education offers key support for adults with disabilities For someone like Kathy Harris, who says she has been a teacher “for eons,” sometimes the ...
Read moreIt’s Never Too Late
Single mom overcomes setbacks to get an education and inspire her daughter Katerria Guichard, a self-described former wild child, failed to graduate from high school ...
Read moreLiving a Lifelong Dream
Student finally has an opportunity for an education When Somying Hughes first arrived in America with her husband, she knew only a few words in ...
Read moreFinding a Lifeline
Career technical education programs help adults build bright futures When the walls are closing in, the best answer is usually a door. A door opened ...
Read moreSkilled Hands Make Light Work
Win-win apprenticeship programs provide adults path to employment and skilled workforce for region Classroom desks were built for students, but not every student was built ...
Read moreThe Tools for Success
ESL student gets support to pursue the American dream Rafid Alyassiry has come a long way since leaving Iraq for the United States in July ...
Read moreThe Beat of a Different Drummer
Senior achieves lifelong goal of earning GED certificate at 84 Leard Bell learned at an early age the importance of an education. After his father ...
Read moreHolding it All Together
Aerospace industry depends on local skilled workforce Unless you work in the aerospace industry, you may not realize the significance of fasteners. These are the ...
Read moreMeeting the Challenge
Students with disabilities find support at El Camino College Vincent Meredith is as tough as they come. It’s been a challenging stretch for the 58-year-old ...
Read morePutting the Pieces Together
Veteran finds a successful career through career training program apprenticeship In 2011, Amanda Gonzalez had just finished serving two years in the U.S. Army Reserve ...
Read moreA Long History of Serving the Community
Adult schools offer vital education opportunities Adult education has come a long way in 150 years. What began in a church basement in San Francisco ...
Read moreHard Work Pays Off
English language classes give local business owner tools for success Ramon Gutierrez didn’t want to go to school. The 48-year old father of three hadn’t ...
Read moreFinding a Job to Love
Student finds the right environment for success through adult school program Autumn Diaz struggled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for most of her life. ...
Read moreFAQs
Providing career training opportunities for adult learners How do adult schools help prepare me for a better future? Adult schools offer classes, accreditation and certifications ...
Read moreOther Opportunities To Gain Job Skills
Adult schools offer career skills and certifications programs to improve your future Career training programs at adult schools offer students the chance to learn new ...
Read moreA Second Chance At Success
Adult school offers man a brand new start From the time he was a child, Jerry was in and out of prison. But, when he ...
Read moreBack To School Again
Woman loses job, but finds an education and career When Terri Rond was laid off from her job in the print industry last year, she ...
Read moreA Family’s Fresh Start
Single parent finds hope and direction from adult education Lyberal “Libby” Johnson was faced with a difficult situation several years ago. She started taking care ...
Read moreCommunity Enrichment Through Education
Davis residents further learning through adult school A bit of luck and a life-changing event led Christina and Michael Plesha to discover a valuable community ...
Read moreFrom Student To Teacher
Former student inspires others to achieve their potential When Fernando Alvarez and his family emigrated from Angamacutiro, Mexico, to the United States when he was ...
Read moreThriving In A New World
Three Sacramento women found success through ESL programs Helena Vyvoda, Edivane Vital Da Silva and Norma Ramirez may all be from different countries and different ...
Read moreA Medical Career Pathway
Adult school programs help students for in-demand jobs The health care industry is predicted to grow faster than any other industry in the coming years. ...
Read moreHelping Adults Gain Job Skills They Need
Adult education programs Since 1856, the adult education system has played an integral role in providing adult learners an opportunity to gain job skills they ...
Read moreBuilding A New Life
Adult education gives father a second chance If it wasn’t for one teacher, Fernando might be on a very different path today. On the surface ...
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