Urge Your Representative to

Support Adult Education Funding

Members of the House of Representatives are being asked to sign

a letter in support of increasing adult education funding in FY2027.

The deadline for members to sign is March 18, 2026.

Show your support of adult education by using COABE's message

template to urge your member of Congress to sign the letter.

Choosing a Job Path

Beginning March 12th, the Fresno County Public Library is offering a six-week series for adult learners interested in building skills while exploring career options. Participants will learn more about career ladders, soft skills, career clusters, growing occupations, job descriptions and career goals.

Please call (559) 600-9240 or click on the flyer for more information.

Fresno Adult School College & Career Fair

Adult students are invited to learn more about their college and career options at the Fresno Adult School College and Career Fair.

The event will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Fresno Adult School.

Click on the flyer for more information.

Have a Business Idea?

Turn your experience into opportunity by attending the Chawanakee Adult School Entrepreneurship Class. Learn how to start and manage a small business, and build the confidence to launch your venture.

Classes begin on March 17, 2026. Please click on the flyer for registration information.

Reedley College Campus Tour

Reedley College is hosting an Adult Education Student Welcome and Campus Tour on April 17, 2026. Learn about the resources available to help adult students become successful at Reedley College.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Save the Date!

Fresno City College is hosting their annual Open House for Adult School Students on Thursday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Students will attend campus tours, presentations, and a resource fair. Lunch will be provided.

Registration will open on March 27th. Check back for more details!

School Campus Safety Assistant

Fresno Adult School is offering a training program designed for adults who want to make a positive impact in schools. Completion of this course could lead to potential employment with Fresno Unified School District.

New classes begin 4/27/26. Interested students must attend an orientation session, complete a computer course, and attend an interview before being considered for the program.

For more information, call (559) 457-6000, visit www.fas.edu, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Emergency Medical and Fire Dispatchers Course and Certification

Starting May 4, 2026, Valley ROP and Kings Canyon Adult School will be offering an EMD and EFD Certification course.

Before enrolling, interested students must take a Dispatcher Aptitude test and attend a mandatory orientation.

Click on the flyer for more information.

Home Service Repair & Electrician Helper

Valley ROP, in partnership with APEX General and Fresno County EDC, is offering a 12-week program providing hands-on training for entry-level electrical and home service repair careers.

The program runs from May 12 - July 30, 2026, with a mandatory orientation session on May 8, 2026.

Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.

Registration Open for High School Equivalency Summer Convenings!

The California Department of Education invites examiners, test site administrators, school counselors, and others with a connection to high school equivalency and proficiency programs to the in-person Summer Convenings.

These convenings are designed to provide timely updates and to collect valuable feedback regarding the GED and HiSET exams.

The Fresno Convening is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026. Register Now!

Fresno State Connect Initiative for Low-Cost Internet Services

Since 2011, the Fresno State Connect Initiative has helped bridge the digital divide that impacts the lives of those in rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Programs for internet services are available for as low at $10 per month for eligible households.

Community members are encouraged to call (855)766-0320 for more information or scan the QR code on the flyer.

New Reedley College Certification Center

Reedley College has recently been approved as an

Authorized Testing Center for Pearson VUE and Prometric.

The certification center will offer testing for a variety of certifications, including GED.

This is especially important for our South Valley adult students,

allowing them to test in a more convenient location.

Please see the flyers below for more information!

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.

With funds from the PG&E Better Together Giving Program, SCAEC has launched our second cohort of Student Ambassadors. Last year's program was such a success that we were able to increase the number of student ambassadors from three to seven.

The ambassadors will visit adult school orientations, classes, and outreach events in our region to share their stories. During these sessions, the student ambassadors will highlight the challenges they've overcome, their return-to-school journeys, and their subsequent achievements.

Please click on the flyer to meet our new ambassadors!

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.



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.

Santa Clara Adult Education Teaching Credential Program

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.

Central California Food Bank

If someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, the Central California Food Bank has developed a calendar of distribution dates and sites.

Please click on this link for more information: https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/food-locator/food-distribution-calendar/



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.

CALPRO Trainings

Click the link below for a list of CALPRO trainings.

CALPRO Training Hub

OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network)

Each month, OTAN releases informational newsletters for teachers and administrators. Access current issues here: https://otan.us/StayConnected/Home/Newsletter

Stay connected with OTAN

Click HERE for a list of current OTAN workshops.



Salinas Valley Adult Education Immigration Services

Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium is offering free virtual immigration consultations on April 17, 2026 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please use the QR code on the flyer to pre-register.

In addition, SVAEC has made past recordings available on different topics such as:

• Immigration Q&A
• Citizenship
• How to start a business
• Validating foreign degrees

Please click on the flyers for more information in both English and Spanish.

Immigrants Rights Resource Document

Click on the flyer or the link below to access some immigrant resources to start the conversation with your school administrators, staff, teachers, and students.

Immigrants Rights Resources Document

Central Valley Immigration Integration Collaborative (CVIIC)

https://cviic.org

San Joaquin College of Law New American Legal Clinic

https://www.sjcl.edu/nalc

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.