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SDCCE Healthcare Lab at Cesar Chavez Campus in Barrio Logan

San Diego College of Continuing Education Secures Grant of $1 Million to Expand Pathways for Healthcare Careers

San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) has secured a $1-million state grant to work with its regional adult education partners in expanding pathways for English language learners to embark on in-demand healthcare careers. The English Language Learner Healthcare Pathway Grant of $1,049,601 is being funded through the Care Economy Workforce Development Package, a

03/12/2024
Alexis Durbin, Clothing and Textiles Student at San Diego College of Continuing Education

Designing a Future

Alexis Durbin always had a flair for fashion. The first-generation American loved dressing up in her mom’s clothes as a child and her passion led her to the retail industry, where she thrived working with Buffalo Exchange for more than seven years, including a year as a store manager in San Francisco.

03/04/2024
Jessica Walton, Counselor, Community Leader, lululemon Run Ambassador

Jessica Walton Gives Hope through Sports and Education

From the Dominican Republic to the boroughs of New York, Jessica Walton’s narrative is changing lives. Walton serves as a CalWORKs counselor at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE), and is a community impact driven athlete. A leader who inspires action indeed.“The why behind my career is to provide hope to others who come from impoverished backgrounds,” said

02/29/2024
Dr. Terry Sivers (left) with Student at SDCCE’s Mid-City Campus

Dr. Terry Sivers Strengthens the Black Student Experience at San Diego College of Continuing Education

Dr. Terry Sivers, Counselor and Coordinator of the Black Student Success Program (BSSP) at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is leading the way to bring the voices of Black students front and center. The BSSP is one of the only specialized programs in the county offered by a college to increase retention and success for Black and African American adult

02/23/2024
Ospierrenida ‘Nida’ Pierre

A Journey Worth Celebrating

Ospierrenida ‘Nida’ Pierre wasn’t going to let anything stop her. Not the harrowing, 3,000-mile odyssey she endured mostly on foot during an often grueling 18 months to reach the U.S. border. Not the shortage of cash that prompted the refugee to stop in towns along the way, young daughter in tow, to work at odd jobs needed to fund the next leg of her journey. Not the

02/12/2024
Pilot Program Offers Students Free Rides to San Diego College of Continuing Education Campuses

Pilot Program Offers Students Free Rides to San Diego College of Continuing Education Campuses

It isn’t easy being a college student trying to navigate around San Diego when you don’t have a car, the buses stop running past a certain time, and you’re not within walking distance of a Trolley stop. Just ask San Diego College of Continuing Education student Adriana Dos Santos, who has found herself stuck on campus without a ride on more than one occasion. “Too many

02/08/2024
No-Cost courses available in Culinary, Web Development, Behavioral Health, Cybersecurity at SDCCE.

Spring Semester Begins January 31 at San Diego College of Continuing Education

Enrollment is open now for the spring semester at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE), which begins Wednesday, January 31.

01/30/2024

San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation Names Dr. Tami Foy as its New CEO/Executive Director

The San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation, the critical fundraising arm for one of the largest tuition-free adult education institutions in California, has hired Dr. Tami Foy as its new CEO/Executive Director.Dr. Foy has served an untold number of students during her more than two decades as an administrator at Southern California colleges and universities and

01/29/2024
San Diego College of Continuing Education and The San Diego Black American Policy Foundation to Offer $30,000 in Emergency Relief Aid to Residents of South 42nd Street

San Diego College of Continuing Education and The San Diego Black American Policy Foundation to Offer $30,000 in Emergency Relief Aid to Residents of South 42nd Street

San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) and The San Diego Black American Policy Foundation (BAPACSD) received $30,000 from the Conrad Prebys Foundation to offer Emergency Relief Aid to residents of South 42nd Street.This stems from the severe winter storm that generated historic rainfall, hazardous flooding and impacted the local Southeastern San Diego community. The

01/26/2024
SDCCE President Dr. Tina King and SDCCE Students March at Annual MLK Parade Behind Float Entry Created by SDCCE's Welding Department

San Diego College of Continuing Education to Debut Rossie Wade Metal Sculpture during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) will march this weekend to honor Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 42nd annual MLK parade is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 14th at the Embarcadero on Harbor Dr. This year’s competition float designed by SDCCE’s welding students under the direction of Master Welder, Mike Bradbury, will feature

01/08/2024