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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.
10 Years of the Community Job and Resource Fair and it’s BACK!
This will be the 10th year that the Community Job and Resource Fair will be held at the San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will be in conjunction with Rubicon Programs, America’s Job Center of California, and the Alameda County Workforce Development Board. Kristi Kaady, our Transitions Center Specialist, will spearhead this event.
Kaady explains that the “Purpose of this fair is to gather the community’s resources and bring them together to help our community and school with the employment and resources they may need.” Various companies offering entry-level programs and programs that support job seekers will be in attendance. Other areas of interest are home care, free cell phones for seniors, the Fire Department, and more.
This networking opportunity enables students and the community to explore new daily living options, find employment opportunities, and discover various resources. Kaady wants people to learn what SLACEC can do to help with “Jobs, resources, and more education.”
What You Can Expect From Our New ZOOM SERIES
OVERVIEW
The San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center will soon launch a Zoom Series highlighting interviews with students, instructors, partners, and faculty. These videos will inform the public about events, news, and multiple stories related to SLACEC.
FORMAT
This series features thoughts, ideas, and information from individuals who can offer valuable insight about the center. These short-format videos are produced to provide an alternative way to inform the public about the stories that comprise the San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center.
COMMUNITY JOB AND RESOURCE FAIR
The first video slated will feature Kristi Kaady, our Transitions Center Specialist. She will cover what the Community Job and Resource Fair offers on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will see you there!