Landing a civilian job after leaving the military can be challenging. For U.S. Navy sailor Beverly Stroud, getting ready for the transition has been attainable, thanks to a free arborist course offered by the San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation’s Employee Training Institute (ETi).“I knew I wanted to stay in San Diego after I got out of the navy.
09/24/2024
Josue Aguero moved to San Diego from Mexico at just ten years old with his family seeking better opportunities and a promising education. Today he is working on the city’s newest destination property as part of a union, an opportunity he achieved through San Diego College of Continuing Education.Aguero first studied business at San Diego City College but had a strong yearning
09/16/2024
Growing up in a military family, Nathan Torres developed an early interest in aircraft and aviation. Now he’s studying welding at San Diego College of Continuing Education, hoping to pursue a career in the aerospace industry.At the college’s Educational Cultural Complex, Torres, 31, is learning gas tungsten arc welding, an essential skill in several aerospace careers.
09/11/2024
This year, Adriana Dos Santos became the second individual to serve as a student trustee representative for the San Diego College of Continuing Education on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.
06/18/2024
San Diego College of Continuing Education, which this year is conferring a record-breaking 10,554 certificates and diplomas, will hold its 2024 joint commencement ceremony with San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) on Tuesday, June 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.More than 500 adult graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony,
06/06/2024
When Raven Antiquiera graduated from CSU Northridge, he expected to land at least an entry level information technology (IT) job. But was met with closed doors to gain access into the highly competitive field. His future changed when he earned a CyberHire internship through the San Diego College of Continuing Education.Now Antiquiera is testing to become one of only 200 people
05/29/2024
On Friday, April 26, 2024, San Diego College of Continuing Education will recognize the accomplishments of 188 students at its Forward Together to Your Future Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. The banquet-style celebration will take place from 4-6 p.m. at the front lawn of the Educational Cultural Complex (4343 Ocean View Blvd. 92113).A record-breaking $87,475 in scholarships
04/24/2024
Student welders at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) will soon be adding new skills to their repertoire — coding and robotics — for free.
04/18/2024
All the hard work is paying off for Rosa Rodriguez, a single mother in San Diego who, for far too long, was barely making ends meet. Thanks to San Diego College of Continuing Education, Rodriguez now has the skills that have been critical to thrive while working with the San Diego County Probation Department.“I’m very grateful for all the support I had at San Diego College of
04/08/2024
Mexican born Registered Nurse, Vanessa Munguia, is beginning her future again in the United States (US) by way of San Diego College of Continuing Education. Munguia is learning English and getting hands-on training with California’s nursing practices at no-cost to her.“I came to America for better opportunities. I want to help my family in Mexico, I don’t want my mother and
03/28/2024