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Veteran CTE Instructor explains her Approach to Teaching Online and provides a Breakdown of her courses.
Catherine Stillman is a CTE instructor with a strong following for about 15 years. On November 27, 2025, we will release episode five from our Zoom series, where we will learn about the multiple classes that she teaches and her online teaching style. Viewers can also expect information on how the curriculum can enhance job skills and more!
A Day of Jobs and Resources: Friday Oct 3rd!!
On Friday, October 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, our Job and Resource Fair returns, co-hosted by our partners at Rubicon Programs. Kristi Kaady, our Transition Center Specialist, has planned for a diverse combination of resources for our attendees. Some of our participants include the Davis Street Community Center, which assists low-income individuals residing in Alameda County and the surrounding areas. ComforCare provides in-home care services for people in their golden years. Norcal Ambulance specializes in healthcare transportation. Rubicon Programs offers multiple avenues of help, ranging from guidance on credit repair to short-term individual therapy sessions. CRIL, or Community Resources for Independent Living, has housing resources, a list of low-income rental properties, and additional support services.
Kaddy says that you can expect “local employers and local community resources that can be very helpful in connecting you with the employers for jobs, as well as resources that you would need for daily living.” We hope to see you there!!
We Have a Class that will help you with Communication and Customer Service
From September 16th to December 4th, 2025, we will offer a course that teaches the vital skills necessary for customer service and effective communication. This class provides basic skills training, including computer & internet use, filing, email, Google apps, phone & office etiquette, and tools for employment and educational success. This class is also excellent preparation for the Administrative Assistant Certification Program. This class is paced for English Language Learners. The cost for this course is $65 and will be taught online. What will be taught can be used in the workplace!
Our Entrepreneurship Course is A GREAT Introduction into the World of Business
For those with an interest in business, we offer an excellent class taught by our veteran instructor, Catherine Stillman. Students can expect a curriculum that provides insight into business plans, marketing strategies, and other relevant topics. This class is exclusively online and will run from September 16th to December 4th, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The cost for this course is $65.00. This Introduction to Entrepreneurship class is the beginning of a wealth of business information. Please join us!
OUR HOUSE IS OPEN TO YOU ON AUG 28
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, we will have our Career Technical Education (CTE) Open House. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the instructors and learn more about the curriculum.
The CTE department is unique in that the programs and or classes are aligned with careers. Students gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience based on their pathway. Some of the offerings are administrative assistants, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Billing, and Coding, plus more.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
FREE Computer Class on the Way!!
WHEN AND WHERE
San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center often provides courses free of charge. Starting on September 15, 2025, this will be true for a computer class titled Computer Basics for Beginners. It will run until November 6, 2025, in room 303, Monday-Thursday from 12:45-3:45. In addition to the traditional instruction, there is an open lab on Thursdays.
REQUIRMENTS
This class is for beginners who live in unincorporated Alameda County and or in San Leandro and are low-income.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students will learn how to use a computer, email, and the Internet, as well as online safety, word processing, video calls, and more.
Zoom Series Episode 4: Transitions Center
On Aug 18, 2025, our 4th episode from our Zoom Series will be released. This will highlight the many facets of the Transitions Center. It will run about 6:28. Kristi Kaddy, the Transitions Center Specialist, will provide details on the population that is served, what people find helpful, the goals of the center, the most frequent requests, and more. Please keep an eye out for episode #4!
ESL Students Volunteer for the Annual Taste of San Leandro Event, highlighted on Episode 3 of our Zoom Series
On July 4th, we will release the third episode from our Zoom Series. The Taste of San Leandro is an event that has been around for over two decades. Within the last three years, the San Leandro Adult Career & Education Center has participated as a volunteer in this community event. Led by their instructor, Mary Lloyd, for the ESL Department, we will discuss how this came to be, the jobs that they perform, and who can be involved. All of this and more coming soon!!
SIX WEEKS of SLACEC Partner Career Training Solutions Medical Course offerings
Starting June 14th, 2025, a social media post will be published for six weeks, outlining the educational requirements and estimated wages for the medical positions. Our partners at Career Training Solutions LLC will be the source for this information.
These six posts will highlight the following medical educational programs: Veterinarian Assistant with externship, Clinical Medical Assistant with Spanish support, Central Sterile Processing Technician, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, and Pharmacy Technician.
Some courses are offered on Zoom, others in person, and some are provided in a combination of both. Bev Peterson, partner at Career Training Solutions, has the ultimate goal that “students are job-ready and get a job in a career that they love.”
Zoom Series: Episode#2 On the Way!!
On May 23, 2025, we will release our second episode from the Zoom Series. We welcome Bev Peterson, a partner at Career Training Solutions. She will discuss their services, the San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center partnership, her organization, and more. Be sure to keep an eye out on May 23, 2025, to learn about educational opportunities in the medical field.