From sewing to housekeeping, she worked many jobs before she could graduate high school. Sixty years ago, a Tijuana, Mexico student dropped out of school to support her family. The now 75-year-old grandmother has received her diploma. Linda Ramirez completed San Diego Continuing Education’s (SDCE) High School Diploma/Equivalency program. The free course offers review in
06/07/2019
On Saturday, May 25, hundreds of families and graduates will gather to celebrate San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) and San Diego Unified School District’s joint 2019 commencement ceremony. The day will be a particularly special occasion for the Vizcarra family because not one, but three generations of graduates will walk across the stage to receive their GED at the same
05/20/2019
In academic year 2018-2019, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) presented $250,000 in scholarships and awards to over 150 students at the 11th annual “Stars on the Rise” Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. The student achievement event, hosted by the SDCE Foundation, took place on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in southeastern San Diego,
04/23/2019
In academic year 2018-2019, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) presents $250,000 in 150 scholarships and awards at the 11th annual “Stars on the Rise” Scholarship and Awards Ceremony. The student achievement event, hosted by the SDCE Foundation, will take place on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in southeastern
04/18/2019
Simone Scano traveled to the United States from a small town near Venice, Italy following his husband’s career as a biomedical researcher. The emotional relocation pushed Scano toward his dream job. Remembering his experience teaching Italian language to youth in Germany inspired him to explore a career path in child development. Scano completed the free Child Development
04/02/2019
The healthcare industry is showing rapid growth across Southern California and San Diego residents could strengthen their earning power with free career education. The largest provider of noncredit education in California, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) offers six free Healthcare Career certificates; Nursing Assistant, Rehabilitative Nursing Assistant, Acute Care
02/05/2019
Andrea cook, a former theatre major from Graham, Texas moved to California to start a new career. She enrolled in San Diego Continuing Education’s (SDCE’s) free welding certificate program. Cook, 32, is focused on starting an architectural lighting design business. “I was about to be a theatre teacher but endured health problems so I left and never went back,” said Cook. “I
01/02/2019
When John Warner was a high school senior, he never imagined he would go to college, let alone become someone who would be saving lives around the clock. The San Diego Miramar College graduate works as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for American Medical Response. Before attending Miramar, Warner went to San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE), where he achieved his high
11/21/2018
San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) awards more certificates of completion than any other noncredit educational institution in California. SDCE offers 70 free career training programs including four Automotive certificates; Quick Service Inspection Technician, Service Advisor, Auto Body and Paint Technician and Auto Technician. “As soon as I graduated, I went to work for an
10/03/2018
Today, September 17, San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE) launches All Are Welcome campaign in honor of Constitution Day. The weeklong celebration commemorates the United States (US) Constitution and those who have become US citizens, and is part of a nationwide Welcoming Week effort that recognizes and honors immigrants and refugees in the United States. More than 100
09/17/2018
