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Earn Welding Certificate in 600 Hours

SDCE Top School for Career Technical Training SDCE Faculty (Left) Bob Pyle and Student (Right) Mackenzie Crommett Review Shielded Metal Arc Welding TechniquesBy Allura Garis SAN DIEGO, CA –The San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE), an adult education institution within the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) serves as a launch pad for General Dynamics NAASCO’s newest

12/13/2016
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Academic Senate Honors Community College Dean Cynthia Rico

Cynthia Rico is one of fifteen men and women awarded out of thousands within the California community college faculty.By Allura GarisSAN DIEGO—The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) honored San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) standout Cynthia Rico for her commitment to bettering the California education system. Cynthia Rico, Ed.D, is going on

11/21/2016
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CA Community Colleges and Continuing Education Makes Student Veteran Transition Easy and Fun

Student veterans receive resources and dance therapy to socially integrate on campus. SDCE President Dr. Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D. Congratulates Student Veteran at Commencement By Allura Garis SAN DIEGO, CA – The brave men and women of the United States military reintegrate with civilian community through academics and dance. More than 12,500 military veterans and active

11/21/2016
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SDCE Outreach Kicks Off with Dia De Los Muertos

By Allura Garis Though Dia De Los Muertos is traditionally a celebratory holiday to honor deceased loved ones, this year it was the start of something new for San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE). Many people saw this occasion breathe life into unacquainted campus grounds that are part of the San Diego Community College District. “It was overwhelming and beautiful,” said

11/14/2016
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SDCE Encourages Community Collaboration to Support Disconnected Youth

SAN DIEGO—On Wednesday, October 19, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) hosted a breakfast to engage community leaders to help young adults in San Diego who have dropped out of school or are not working. The event hosted many community leaders and educational organizations including Carlos O.

10/27/2016
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SDCE Selects New Vice President of Instruction

SDCE Selects Vice President of Instruction from Local Community College System Following Nationwide SearchSAN DIEGO—Kate Alder, Ph.D., will serve as the Vice President of Instruction (VPI) at San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE), pending approval by the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees on August 25, 2016.“Dr. Alder is a veteran educator who has worked in

07/29/2016
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SDCE Names First Vice President of Student Services

SAN DIEGO—Star Rivera-Lacey, Ph.D., will serve as the first Vice President of Student Services at San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE), pending approval by the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees on July 21, 2016.Dr. Rivera-Lacey has over 20 years of progressive administrative and leadership experience in Student Services programs.

06/16/2016
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Anniversary Event Honors Community Partners and Leaders at ECC

Celebrating 40 Years of Service to Students and Community SAN DIEGO—The Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) is celebrating 40 years of serving students and community in San Diego’s Mountain View community. ECC is the largest of San Diego Continuing Education’s (SDCE’s) six adult education campuses in San Diego. The celebration on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

06/06/2016
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CELEBRATES COMMENCEMENT FOR 1,000+ LOCAL ADULT STUDENTS

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) will honor more than 1,000 graduates during Commencement at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 5 p.m. The ceremony is a collaboration with the San Diego Unified School District Adult High School Diploma Program.

05/24/2016
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Chavez Car Park Dedication in Barrio Logan

San Diego Union TribunePicturesque parking structure called a monument to communityBy Gary Warth | March 22, 2016SAN DIEGO — Parking structures generally are not considered a symbol of community pride, but this is no ordinary garage.At noon Wednesday, civic and education leaders will join community members from Barrio Logan to dedicate the Chavez Car Park, the 320-space garage

03/23/2016