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Contact Us
Sherri Watkins
Executive Director
(559) 573-4816
Amy Emrany
Regional Coordinator
(559) 573-4687
Pang Vangyi
Regional Transitions Counselor
(559) 573-4638
Oscar Hinojosa
Transitions Specialist
(559) 545-8312
Mary Lopez
Transitions Specialist
(559) 776-7919
Michelle Santesteban
Transitions Specialist
(559) 593-0993
Karina Vera
Data & Accountability Specialist
(559) 593-1131
Allyson Adams
Administrative Assistant
(559) 207-3189
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Supply Chain Logistics Training Program
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Fresno Regional WDB Workforce Connection, in partnership with Fresno City College, is offering a 12-week Supply Chain Logistics training program that prepares students for work in the distribution industry.
The program will run from September 10, 2018 - December 19, 2018. Participants must qualify for this no-cost training through Workforce Connection.
For more information or to register,
call (559) 230-4026.
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Warehouse Technology Program
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Fresno City College's Career Technology Center is offering a Warehouse Technology program beginning September 24, 2018.
This program teaches students how to inspect and operate various types of forklifts, blueprint reading skills, OSHA regulations, and soft skills. Students will be prepared to pass a forklift operator's certification exam upon employment.
For the first time, this program is being offered virtually free of charge. This one-time only offer is a $450 value to students.
Over the next two weeks, FCC/CTC will be conducting expedited enrollment. Mandatory program orientation is held every Monday from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
For more information, please contact
or the Career Technology Center at 559-265-5700.
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Student Success Story
Alexander M. Wolf - Clovis Adult Education
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 In 2008, Alexander's struggles with anxiety prevented him from finishing high school. Many years passed by and he thought about going back to receive his high school diploma, but also knew that the right help and support would be necessary for success. In 2018, Alexander enrolled at Clovis Adult Education.
Alexander found the process very accommodating and was surprised by how many resources were available. Clovis Adult Education offered a variety of different options from traditional classes to online classes and GED testing.
Alexander states," The staff and counselors were very responsive to my needs. I would like to thank Crystal Rodriguez and the main office staff for their excellent service, and my teachers Debbie Penner and Cinda DeCordova for the encouragement and support. I also want to thank my Transition Counselor Pang Vangyi, who helped guide me towards my goals beyond high school, which included helping me enroll in college and further pursue education.
For everyone out there considering going back to finish high school, or obtaining their GED, or just seeking information and some direction, I recommend giving Clovis Adult Education a call. I'm very happy that I did, and I am now well on my way to a new chapter in furthering my education."
Alexander will attend Fresno City College in the Fall of 2018, majoring in Automotive Technology.
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Congress Approves Career Technical Education Bill
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Thousands of COABE members responded to calls to action to support Senator Jack Reed's CTE for All Act included in the bill, which will help working-age adults build their job skills and advance, with an emphasis on high demand jobs.
Provisions in the legislation will:
- Encourage programs funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to align with adult education programs and industry sector partnerships authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
- Include the state director of adult education and adult education providers in the development of the state plan for career and technical education.
- Enable adult education providers that also offer career and technical education programs to participate in consortia that are eligible to receive funds under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
- Expand the special populations to be served in include low-income, out-of-work, or underemployed adults.
- Place a greater emphasis on work experiences as part of career and technical education programs.
The bill now goes to President Trump's desk
to be signed into law.
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End-of-Year Legislative Report for Adult Education
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The end-of-year report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Adult Education Program - formerly the Adult Education Block Grant Program (AEBG) - in 2016/17 is now available.
The report includes state-level data on student enrollment, outcomes, skill gains, demographics and other data reported under the new adult education data and accountability metrics. In the 2016/17 program year, adult education programs in California served 695,162 unduplicated students, with the largest number of them enrolled in English as a second language/civics programs, followed by adult secondary education programs.
Click on the photo above to view the report.
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New California Adult Education Website Now Live!
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AEBG has launched a new California Adult Education website designed for prospective and current students, as well as educators and administrators.
The new site has a fresh look and feel and is easy to navigate. Content from the existing website has been migrated to the new site, though categorized in an efficient manner. The "Find A School" locator allows seekers to easily locate information for all adult schools and community colleges in the state of California.
The new site will be a hub for showcasing all of the wonderful work AEBG consortia are doing on a local level.
Access the new website at
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English Language Learner (ELL) Workforce Navigator Pilot Program
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The Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation, in collaboration with the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, and the State Center Adult Education Consortium, helps individuals who face substantial cultural and language barriers to employment become equipped for careers, empowered with character, and prepared to participate in the global economy.
Assistance is available with:
- Adult Basic Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET exam
- Transition to college of higher education
- U.S. Citizenship class
- Career Technical Education
- Transitional Jobs Training
- On the Job Training
- Legal and Immigration Resources
- and much more...
For more information about services in Madera County, contact Sophia Aguilar at (559) 662-4509.
For more information about services in Fresno County, contact Ana Escareno at (559) 230-4015.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAININGS
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COABE Professional Development
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 The Coalition on Adult Basic Education is offering free professional development webinars in September.
September 7, 2018
Expanding Professional Development and Marketing for WIOA Success
September 18, 2018
Building Opportunities Through Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education
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California Adult Education Webinar Series Schedule
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California Adult Education and the AEBG Technical Assistance Project (TAP) are hosting a series of webinars and events to provide professional development, technical assistance and important AEBG updates and information. Check the AEBG Webinar page for a complete schedule.
- Wednesdays are designated for professional development.
- Fridays are designated for policy/state updates.
September Webinar Mini-Series
Three sessions remain in this four-part series, which will teach you about tools you can use to increase learner success across several adult education program areas:
Part 2 - September 6, 2018
Understanding the MIS Student Data Elements in Adult Education
Part 3 - September 12, 2018
Empowering CTE Students Through ABE
Part 4 - September 14, 2018
18-19 Budget and Workplan in NOVA
Additional webinars:
September 19, 2018
Pathways to Successful Employment Outcomes for Adults with Disabilities
September 20, 2018
3-Year Planning Overview
September 26, 2018
Yes they CAN: Rigorous Writing Tasks for Low-Level ESL
(click the AEBG Events Tab)
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Professional Development by CALPRO
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CALPRO is offering numerous Professional Learning Opportunities for September and October 2018.
CALPRO Highlights
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Professional Development by CASAS
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Review the CASAS training sessions for September 2018 at the link below.
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Professional Development by OTAN
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 OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network for Adult Educators) offers both online and face-to-face workshops for adult educators and staff throughout California. Funded through the California Department of Education, OTAN's staff development classes, online workshops and course materials are provided at no cost to the school or individual.
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OTAN Digital Leadership Academy
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OTAN announces an opportunity for adult education agencies through the Digital Leadership Academy (DLAC) 2018-2020.
The Digital Leadership Academy will assist agencies in meeting their technology integration, distance learning, or blended teaching goals. The program is designed to be flexible in how agencies can best use the resources offered by OTAN to support their agency goals. Your DLAC project is aligned to the Technology and Distance Learning Plan filed by all California WIOA Title II funded adult education agencies. Teams of two or three teachers, coordinators, and administrators will represent the agency for the entire two years of the program.
The application deadline is Friday, September 7, 2018.
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SAVE THE DATE!
CCAE Central Section Fall Conference
November 16, 2018
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Mark your calendars for the CCAE Central Section Fall Conference to be held in Fresno on Friday, November 16, 2018.
More information to follow!
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SAVE THE DATE!
29th Annual CTE Fall Conference -
Hosted by CALCP and CAROCP
November 14-16, 2018
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Inviting all...
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Counselors
- CTE Professionals
Join over 600 educators at the 29th Annual CTE Conference in Rancho Mirage, November 14-16, 2018 at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort.
Benefit from excellent keynote speakers, engaging workshops, quality exhibitors, networking opportunities, and legislative updates.
Hotel reservations at a special conference rate are currently available at the link below.
Registration information will be available in August. Visit the conference website for updated information.
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SAVE THE DATE!
California Council for Adult Education (CCAE)
2019 Conference
April 24-28, 2019
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Collaborate with your colleagues from around the state on April 24-28, 2019 in San Diego, CA.
Learn about new best practices and receive targeted training from state- and national-level speakers. Ten strands, comprised of more that 100 breakout sessions, will be offered, providing valuable, stat-of-the-art training that you will be able to bring back to your adult ed program!
Join more than 1,000 conferees and enjoy numerous networking opportunities with your peers in adult education around the state.
Hotel reservations at a special conference rate are currently available at the link below.
Registration will open on December 1, 2018. Visit the conference website for updated information.
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Salary Surfer
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 To help students and their families make important decisions about investing time and money in a college education, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, through Salary Surfer, is providing comparative information about the earnings of recent California Community College graduates.
Salary Surfer uses the aggregated earnings of graduates from a five-year period to provide an estimate on the potential wages to be earned two and five years after receiving a certificate or degree in certain disciplines.
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COABE Adult Educator Resource Repository
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Need help working with your students?
Find lesson plans, videos, apps, conference presentations, and professional development resources uploaded by practitioners and expert presenters. Membership with COABE is required to access these resources.
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USA Learns - Free Online Courses in US Citizenship and English
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USA Learns is a free website created by the Sacramento County Office of Education to help adults learn English and prepare for U.S. Citizenship.
The website teaches English by providing engaging videos and educational activities. Learners have the opportunity to learn English independently or with the support of their teacher.
Teachers may access the USA Learn for Teachers website that enables adult educators to easily create online courses and monitor their students' progress as they complete the activities and lessons.
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Fresno County Library Online Services
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Another useful tool from the Fresno County Library is the
LearningExpress Library, featuring tutorials, videos and practice tests geared toward helping learners achieve their goals. Depending on their needs, customers can explore different areas such as the Adult Learning Center, the Career Center, and the High School Equivalency Center, as well as others.
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CCAE Regional Consortium Directory
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CCAE is compiling a directory of the most updated adult education providers which will include primary contacts, program areas in which they deliver instruction, and total number of students served. The goal is to strengthen local sharing of best practices by creating a directory of programs that is easy to use.
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