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News & Events
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2012 Class Schedule Updates!
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2012 New Citizenship Class!
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2011 - 2012 Evening Class Schedule
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Looking for Work?
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Community Enrichment Classes and Collaborations
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - NEW!!!
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is pleased to announce that we will host seminars presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University Channel Islands. The mission of OLLI at CSU Channel Islands is to provide people age 50 and above the opportunity to learn about subjects that interest them "right in their own backyard!" Get more details by visiting the OLLI web site at www.csuci.edu/exed/osher.htm to see complete information about the program.
To enroll, call OLLI at (805) 437-2748.
The first four seminars scheduled at our facility include:
Satyagraha: Impractical Dream or Social Necessity, presented by Bill Garlington
The Inspirational History of the 18th Century: The Age of Enlightenment and Revolution, presented by Kevin Hughes
The History of the Middle East: The 5,000 Year Old Mirror, presented by Kevin Hughes
Jewel of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture, presented by Laura Hagel
Start date: Jan 10, 2012; 8 weeks
Fee: $105 per single 8-week course per semester; $200 for unlimited OLLI courses presented per semester
| Instructor | Location | Day | Time |
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| Garlington, Hughes, and Hage | Technology Development Ctr | TW | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Spanish – Conversational Spanish
This class is designed for individuals interested in learning, maintaining and/or improving their ability to converse in Spanish at beginning and intermediate levels. Through vocabulary development, basic grammar, reading exercises and guided practice, students learn the essentials of understanding and speaking contemporary Spanish. ¡Adelante!
Fee: $72 Students buy their own books.
| Instructor | Location | Day | Time |
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| Martz | Technology Development Ctr | T | 9:00 am -12:00 pm |
Are You Looking For Work?
WIA/VACE Collaboration
If yes, VACE has two Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grants that may help pay for education, training and job placement. Choose either our Adult or Youth Program based on these questions:
Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and legal to work in the United States? If yes, go to next question.
Do you live in Ventura County? If yes, go to next question.
If you are male born after 1960, are you registered for Selective Service or willing to register for Selective Service? If yes or if female, go to next question. (If you don't know what the Selective Service is, go to sss.gov for more info)
Are you between 17 and 21 years old, low income, and have NOT yet graduated high school or passed the GED? If yes, you can apply for our WIA Youth Program. If no, go to next question.
Are you at least 18 years old and you already have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate? If yes, you can apply for our WIA Adult Program.