In the coming weeks, adult learners will cross the virtual stage to celebrate the success of their journey. For the FIRST time ever at Santa Monica College (SMC), noncredit students are invited to participate in the campus’ commencement ceremony.

This year, SMC awarded 87 noncredit certificates in short-term vocational and workforce preparation: Business Essentials, Customer Service, Introduction to Early Care and Education, and more. Join us in celebrating SMC noncredit graduates!

For more information on the success of SMC noncredit students, contact Dr. Dione Carter at [email protected].

Did you know that 47% of GED recipients go on to higher education? According to COABE, studies show that 47% of GED recipients go on to higher education and have a 90% persistence rate. This data is proof that adult learners are attaining their educational goals and creating a better life for themselves and their families.

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The Digital Leadership Academy 2020-2022 (Cohort 3) online application is now open, and applications are being accepted! The Digital Leadership Academy, offered by OTAN, is a two-year program designed for agencies to meet their projected technology integration, distance learning, or blended teaching goals. This is also a great opportunity for agencies to align their projects with their outlined goals in the WIOA Title II grant application. Teams of two or three teachers, coordinators, and administrators will represent agencies for the entire two years of the program. For more information, including a timeline of events, visit the OTAN website. Applications are due August 14, 2020.