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Local College Donates 10k to Black Lives Matter for Justice Summit

DACA Students at San Diego Continuing Education Share their Experiences as Dreamers Following Supreme Court Ruling

As students everywhere commemorate a new milestone in cap and gown, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) celebrates in another decision made by the Supreme Court on Thursday, shielding 700,000 young undocumented immigrants known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Dreamers from deportation. California’s largest noncredit institution, SDCE, enrolls 40-thousand

A Record 12,000 Degrees and Certificates to be Conferred by District

More than 12,000 degrees and certificates are being awarded this year by the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), a new record. Graduates will be recognized during virtual commencement ceremonies scheduled for July 17 starting with San Diego Mesa College at 10 a.m., San Diego Miramar College at 1 p.m., San Diego Continuing Education at 3 p.m., and San Diego City

Free Summer Session Underway at San Diego Continuing Education

Summer session at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is underway for residents looking to upskill their resumes and prepare for employment readiness, 40,000 students are expected in attendance. All classes are free and online, scheduled for June 8, 2020 to August 22, 2020.SDCE’s career training certificate programs are usually available on campus with lectures

Unemployment Sparks High Summer Enrollment at San Diego Continuing Education

An alarming number of Americans have become unemployed due to the Covid19 pandemic ⁠— 21.5 million as of June 4, 2020. To keep up with a redeveloping economy, many people will need to go back to school to change careers or to refresh their resumes.

San Diego Student Selected as Top Female Welder in Nationwide Search

Sharla Knight is one of 18 women selected during a nationwide search by the Ironworkers Union. Qualified female welders from the United States and Canada are chosen once a year to complete a pre-apprenticeship at the Ironworkers Training Center in the Bay Area, an opportunity achieved while a student at San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE).“I came to SDCE to pursue welding. I

San Diego Continuing Education Distributes $264k in Scholarships and Awards During Critical Time

Over a quarter of million dollars in scholarships, awards and grants that remove barriers to success are being distributed to San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) students during the pandemic. Many students will use the awards to fund tuition and/or pay enrollment fees toward college, but for others, the money is arriving during a critical time to support families during the

Adult Students Receive Free Laptops to Help with Online Learning

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) will distribute 500 free laptops to adult students who need support to access and complete remote and online classes and programs.In March, SDCE transitioned more than 1,000 classes to remote and online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, many students face challenges and barriers to transition

SDCE Chefs Cook for South Bay Emergency Room Workers

When culinary arts student, Marcus Smith Sr. became aware of the immediate need for ready cooked meals at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, he had to do something. He took to his school for help. Chef instructors at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) will be donating a full-course lunch to the South Bay hospital this Sunday, April 19 and again on April

SDCE Teacher, Former Lieutenant Commander Sheree Scott Hosts COVID-19 Health Presentations

Retired Lieutenant Commander and Navy Nurse Corps Officer, Sheree Scott, is volunteering with Champions for Health to give virtual Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Presentations around the county in between teaching classes at San Diego Continuing Education and earning a doctoral degree.“I felt a void after I left the military and often question myself with what else could I be