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Date: TBA
Time Commitment:TBD
Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) Certificate
LOCATION: Gonzales Adult School
Do you want to work at a K-12 school as an instructional aide? Gonzales Adult School offers the test preparation and testing for the Paraprofessional Certificate you need to start your career as an educator! Call 831.675-1081 for more information.
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:TBD
Forklift Certification
LOCATION: Gonzales Adult School
Low-cost 20-hour course gives you the opportunity to learn how to operate a counterbalance forklift and earn your forklift certificate. Call 831.675-1081 for more information
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:AM & PM Classes Available
Basic Computer Classes
LOCATION: All Adult Schools
Learn the basics of how to use a computer, the internet, and email. Advanced classes offer an opportunity to learn computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some classes offer instruction in Spanish or English.
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:AM & PM Classes Available
Citizenship & Civics Classes
LOCATION: All Adult Schools
Citizenship classes help students prepare for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) interview and exam. EL Civics classes provide knowledge and skills that help students successfully navigate life in the U.S. Instruction is often integrated with ESL instruction.
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:AM & PM Classes Available
High School Diploma/Equivalency Classes
LOCATION: All Adult Schools
Earn your High School Diploma or obtain an equivalent (HiSET or GED) at an Adult School. Classes in both English and Spanish available at some sites! Flexible hours available!
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:AM & PM Classes available
Adult School ESL Classes (multiple levels)
LOCATION: Adult Schools
Free instruction to improve your English skills - for the workplace, to prepare for college, or everyday life. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Classes in Salinas, Castroville, Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City.
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:1 - 2 Days a week | AM Class
Spanish Literacy
LOCATION: Gonzales Adult School
Free instruction to improve basic Spanish reading and writing skills with goal of progressing to English.
Date: August
Time Commitment:Minimum 4 semesters
Early Childhood Education Pathway
LOCATION:
Obtain the skills & guidance needed to start a career in ECE. Apprenticeships & Jobs available.
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:By Appointment
High School Diploma/Equivalency Class
LOCATION: Monterey County Office of Education
Earn your High School Diploma or obtain an equivalent (HiSET) through this Independent Study program that lets you move at your own pace. Students meet with their assigned teacher once a week for one hour.
Date: TBA
Time Commitment:PM Class
High School Equivalency Program
LOCATION: Hartnell - High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
HEP is a migrant education program designed to assist migrant and seasonal farm workers obtain their high school equivalency (HiSET).
Date: August
Time Commitment:2-5 days a week depending on level | AM & PM classes
College ESL Classes
LOCATION: Hartnell College
College classes available to help you improve your English skills. Noncredit (free) and Credit (fees may apply) classes focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking -- with an emphasis on written and oral communication skills to prepare adults for college-level coursework.