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UPDATES AND INFORMATION
August 2025
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SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase
Recognized as a CAEP Model Program!
The CAEP Summit 2025 Program Committee has awarded the SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase Model Program status.
This annual showcase, a partnership between SCCCD and SCAEC, brings together adult school administrators, faculty, and staff to learn about the programs and services the colleges in our region offer.
The program will be recognized at the CAEP Summit 2025 and included on the Advancing CA Adult Education website under Model Programs.
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SCAEC Student Ambassador Program
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With funds from the PG&E Better Together Giving Program, SCAEC launched a program in which three adult school graduates visited adult schools in our region to share their stories. During these sessions, the student ambassadors highlighed the challenges they've overcome, their return-to-school journeys, and their subsequent achievements.
At the end of the program, the students were celebrated at a recognition luncheon attended by their families, PG&E representatives, State Center Community College District administration, and SCAEC board members and staff.
Please take a look at these four inspiring videos by clicking each picture on the left. We extend our thanks to PG&E for their generous donation and to Sconce Creative, along with Minarets High School video production students, for creating these testimonial videos.
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2nd Chance Job Fair
August 20, 2025
The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) is offering a job fair supporting individuals with prior background challenges. The job fair is open to all job seekers, regardless of background.
Employers interrested in participating in this event must be open to hiring individuals with prior involvement in the justice system or other background challenges.
Registration is required for both attendees and employers. Please click on the flyers for more information.
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FRWDB Fatherhood Program
Learn tools to become a better person, partner and parent. Any father or father figure 18 years or older, with children up to age 24, are eligible to participate in this program. The program will offer:
- Healthy relationship support
- Job placement assistance
- Community resource connections
- Mentorship
- and more!
Registration is required. Please click on the flyer for information in both English and Spanish.
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EMS Corps Fresno
FRWDB, along with Valley ROP, American Ambulance, and other partners, is offering a 5-month program to train people in fire and healthcare careers. This program is specific to the age group 18-26.
Register using the QR code on the flyer or by contacting Gabrielle Sibley at 559-490-7110.
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Reedley College Fall 2025 Schedule of Courses
Reedley College is offering a variety of extended learning, non-credit courses during fall 2025 semester. These classes are intended to develop skills to enhance the quality of home and family life, and careers of their community members.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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Good Jobs Challenge Grant
The Fresno-Madera K16 Collaborative has established a partnership with the Fresno Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to offer a range of business certification courses at Fresno City College.
This collaboration is designed to benefit students wishing to pursue a Medical Office Specialist, Office Specialist, or Bookkeping Fundamentals certificate at FCC. Students can receive tuition support, book fees, child care, and other supportive services.
Click on the flyer for more information.
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Adult Education Teaching Credential Program
Requiring teachers to hold credentials ensures a high level of expertise and
quality in the instruction provided to adult education students. However,
pursuing an Adult Education Credential in California can be challenging.
In response to this need, Santa Clara Unified School District, in collaboration with
Evergreen Community College, announces a FREE Adult Education Credentialing
Program. Santa Clara Adult Education will support teacher candidates
through the application process for their preliminary and clear credentials,
while Evergreen Community College will offer the required coursework.
For more information, please contact Santa Clara Adult Education
at (408) 423-3500 or santaclaraadulted@scusd.net
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Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium Watch Party Presentations
SVAEC is presenting on topics which may be of interest to adult students, particularly undocumented students. Adult schools are encouraged to host watch parties at their sites to keep their students informed.
- August 22: Q and A with Immigration Attorney Armida Mendoza
- September 26: Citizenship with Immigration Attorney Armida Mendoza
- October 24: How to start a business
- November 21: Validating Foreign Degrees
Morning and evening presentations are available on each date. The first hour of the presentation will be in Spanish and the second hour in English.
Please click on the flyer for information in both English and Spanish, and for the video link.
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Immigration Toolbox
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Higher Education Technical Assistance Project is a statewide effort supported by the California Department of Social Services.
The ILRC website at www.ilrc.org lists a number of services available to immigrants to help clarify complicated immigration issues. If someone you know needs assistance, be sure to check out the community resources tab.
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Our Transition Team is here to help
Our staff continues to be available to assist students with community resource referrals, academic and career counseling, financial aid assistance, and college application assistance.
Appointments with a Transition Specialist can be made by visiting our Student and Teacher Resource website at www.SCAECLearns.org.
Please click on the flyer for additional contact information.
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CAEP Summit 2025
September 24-26, Anaheim, CA
Save the date and be a part of California's leading adult education gathering. This premier professional development event will bring together practitioners from across California's adult education network.
Register at this link: CAEP Summit 2025
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CCAE Fall Conference
October 10, 2025
Save the date for the Central Section Fall Conference in Visalia.
Check back for registration details!
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SCCCD/SCAEC College Showcase
November 7, 2025
Join us for the annual College Showcase! Adult school administrators, faculty, and staff are invited to learn more about the programs and services that our area colleges offer.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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COABE 2026
April 12-15, 2026
Mark your calendars for the 2026 COABE National Conference in Indianapolis! Registration is not yet open but more information can be found at this link:
https://www.coabe.org/coabe-2026
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CCAE State Conference
April 30 - May 2, 2026
Save the date for the CCAE State Conference at the Sheraton San Diego Resort.
Registration information to follow!
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Students
Current and prospective students will find information on college, careers, and supportive services at our new resource website, SCAECLearns.org.
Students can request an appointment by phone, email or video chat with a Transitions Specialist for assistance with:
- Academic and career advising
- College admission applications
- Financial aid
- Educational and career training options
- Career exploration
- Community resource referrals
Teachers
Teachers will find up-to-date information on lesson plans, professional development opportunities, testing, and other resources.
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SCAEC Consortium-wide Publication
"Find Your Pathway to Success"
Use the links below or click on the images to the left to see our consortium-wide publication! Learn more about the services our consortium provides to adult learners in our region.
SCAEC Publication - English
SCAEC Publication - Spanish
Feel free to download and share with students, staff, and partners. Please contact the consortium office at 559-207-3189 if you would like physical copies for your site.
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Subscribe to the California Adult Education Program Newsletter!
The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) newsletter is a vital resource for those wanting to keep informed about the latest news regarding adult education in our state. The newsletter is sent weekly and is full of up-to-date information regarding policy, due dates, and COVID-19 related news. To subscribe, please click the link below.
CAEP Newsletter Subscription Form
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Fresno County Public Library
In addition to many other services, The Fresno County Public Library offers assistance with job and career searches, services for New Americans and Veterans, and homework help. Click on the link for more information on these programs and many others!
Fresno County Public Library Website
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Root and Rebound Reentry Advocates
Root and Rebound works to support people navigating reentry and reduce the harms perpetuated by mass incarceration. In addition to other services, they provide free legal support for people with convictions/arrest records in California.
Click here for information in both English and Spanish.
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