Adult Education & GED

The following school districts offer various enrichment and vocational classes as well as assistance to those wishing to obtain their GED.
Generally, there is a fee.

Call your district for more information.

Elk Grove Unified School District

Adult Education
Tel: (916) 686-7717
8401 Gerber Road, St. B
Elk Grove, CA 95828

Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Adult Education
Tel: (916) 635-6810
10850 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Galt Joint Union High School District

Tel: (209) 745-5852
Esterllita Independent Study Program
GED PREPARATION CLASSES ONLY

Grant Joint Union High School District

Tel: (916)263-6536 / (916)263-6532
Grant Skills Center
577 Las Palmas
Sacramento, CA 95815

River Delta Unified School District

Tel: (707) 374-5610
Adult Education (Spanish speaking only)
GED (Materials & Support, No tests given)

Roseville Adult School

Tel: (916) 782-3952
Adult Education
200 Branstetter Street
Roseville, CA 95678

Sacramento City Unified School District

Fremont School for Adults
Tel: (916) 277-6620
2420 "N" Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Charles A. Jones Skills & Business Education Center
Tel: 916-433-2600
5451 Lemon Hill Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824

San Juan Unified School District

Belle Vista High School
Tel: (916) 971-5049
8301 Madison Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Winterstein Adult Center
Tel: (916) 971-7419
900 Morse Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864

Community College Certificate Programs

Certificate programs have been developed, with the assistance of business and industry advisory committees, to provide vocational training for students who are not seeking a college degree. The student is awarded a Certificate of Achievement upon completion of the required courses. It generally takes from two to four semesters of study to complete a Certificate of Achievement.

Los Rios Community College District

1919 Spanos Court
Sacramento, CA 95825
Tel: (916) 568-3041

American River College

4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
Re-entry Office: (916) 484-8391
Orientation Office: (916) 484-8418

Cosumnes River College

8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
Matriculation/Orientation Office: (916) 691-7316

Folsom Lake College

100 Scholar Way
Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: (916) 608-6500

Sacramento City College

3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
Re-entry Office: (916) 558-2063
Orientation Office: (916) 558-2148

Sierra College

5000 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
Tel: (916) 624-3333

Contact the Re-entry Office or Orientation Office for counseling and information regarding financial aid including the Pell Grant.

Some Community Colleges operate campuses at other locations which may be more convenient for you - call for information.

Sacramento Job Corps Center

Tel: (916) 394-0770, 1-800-698-3769
3100 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95832
Contact Person: Admissions Counselor
Job Corp is a U.S. Department of Labor-funded program for low-income residents of Sacramento County and Yolo County, ages 16-24 years. This program has facilities for residential and non-residential students and offers vocational training in: building and apartment maintenance, carpentry, cement masonry, culinary arts, heavy equipment operations, heavy equipment mechanic, landscape and grounds keeper, office careers, painting and wallpaper hanging, plastering, retail sales, security officer or word processing/data entry as well as GED preparation and testing, and English-as-a-Second Language.

There is no maximum age limit for disabled individuals. Students receive medical and dental care, clothing allotments, a monthly living allowance, housing, meals and a subsidized savings program. Counseling and job placement services are also available.

California Conservation Corps (CCC)

Tel: 1-800-952-JOBS, (916) 341-3126
1719 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Contact Person: Steve Abrams, Recruitment Unit
You must be 18-23 years of age, not on probation, or parole, and a California resident. You will be contracted for one-year with the California Conservation Corps.

Corps members are assigned to residential or non-residential centers located throughout California. Members are employed full-time to landscape, build parks, restore historical structures and respond to emergencies such as wild land fires, floods, oil spills, and earthquakes.

CCC offers educational assistance and an $800 scholarship upon completion of the Corps.

Sacramento Local Conservation Corps (SLCC)

Tel: (916) 386-8394
8460 Belvedere Ave., Suite 7
Sacramento, CA 95826
Contact Person: Felicia Ricks, Recruiter
Participants are 18-23 years of age and residents of Sacramento County or West Sacramento. SLCC is dedicated to conserving Sacramento's natural resources. Corps members are trained in public service conservation work including stream clearance, tree planting, public parks development, beautification, and recycling.

An education program is a mandatory component of the SLCC. Classes are provided in the areas of G.E.D. preparation, career development, C.P.R. and First Aid certification training, conservation, community awareness, and life skills.

SLCC conducts an application orientation the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

AmeriCorps

Contact: California Volunteers
Tel: (916) 323-7646
1110 K Street, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95814-3905
Tel: (916) 323-7646
Website: http://californiavolunteers.org
AmeriCorps is a National Community Service Program. Members must be 17 years or older, and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. In exchange for one year of full time (1700 hours) or part time (900 hours) service in the area of education, public safety, human needs, or the environment, a participant will receive an education award of $4725 (full time) or $2362.50 ( part time) to help finance a college education or vocational training, or to repay student loans. During the term of service, AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance.

Vietnam Veterans of California

Tel: (916) 393-8387
7270 E. Southgate Drive
Sacramento, CA 95823
Contact Person: Intake Staff
Veterans of the Vietnam Era (August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975), Veterans separated during the past 48 months, or veterans with a 30% service-connected disability and who are dislocated workers may be eligible for on-the-job training or direct employment referrals. An EDD veterans representative is located on site. Supportive Services are provided as needed including drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referrals.

Vietnam Veterans of California also offers a transitional living program to previously homeless veterans of any era. Participants must be employable and free of substance abuse.

In cooperation with ParaTransit, Vietnam Veterans of California operates a driver training program which is open to non-Veterans. Entrance requirements include a clear DMV. The program lasts 4 months and you are paid while you train. Call the intake staff for more information.