Sewing like a Professional

Achieve professional standards of workmanship without complicated and unnecessary work Gain confidence using new fabrics, different types of sewing machines, industrial techniques and learn advanced skill that will add personal fit, distinctive details and custom finishes to your sewn products. Emphasis on commercial, custom, and timesaving techniques.

Class (crn)	Start Date - End Date	Days	Start Time	End Time	Location Room
Sewing Like a Professional (3846D) CASTILLO, R	6/11/2012 - 7/30/2012	MW	8:30 AM	1:30 PM	West City Campus 209
Sewing Like a Professional - Working with Double Faced Fabrics (3212K) MCKENNA, J	6/11/2012 - 8/1/2012	MW	5:00 PM	9:00 PM	West City Campus 209

Student Success

Maria Elena Hernandez

Maria passed the state exam to become a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant. Now she is completing her GED and transferring to Mesa College’s LVN program.

Benhur Tsegay

Benhur is on his way to Mesa College, and he will eventually become a medical doctor.

Van Pham

My dream is to get a college degree in a social work; it is my deepest passion to continue to help people as I used to do in my country.

Sara Lopez

I have learned many things in the VESL class that will help me on the job. For instance, how to cope with many different situations.

Jon Thomas

Jon has successfully transitioned to Mesa College where he is studying English and Personal Growth.

Maria Davis

My first goal is to get my G.E.D. and to start my career. I want to be a nurse. I hope one day my dream comes true because I like to help people.

Vu Hong

Vu Hong learned English in our ESL program. Successfully graduated from college, and is now working on his PhD at Scripps Research Institute.

Maria Salgado

By learning English I have been more involved in my daughter's education.

Cutberto Martinez

I like my CBET class because I can learn English and I can help my children with their homework.

Fernando Correa

I took six months of IMCP courses, and I wished they lasted longer than six months. Because the experience, you won’t find it anywhere.

Gustavo Salgado

I have taken CBET classes four times. I like to come to my English class because I get to practice my English.

Genaro Torres

After enrolling in the ESL Advanced High 6-7 class, I was able to have a fluent conversation within a few weeks!

Abel Gutierrez

I have been working in the restaurant business for a few years. My dream was to obtain a degree or certificate in Culinary Arts.

Gary McCullah

The Web server course provided me the tools and insight to pursue a Microsoft Certification program.

Martha Arreola

I feel very excited when my family comes from Mexico to visit because I get to translate in English for them.

Mowlid Mohammed

My whole life I dreamed of having a good education but ran into financial obstacles in school.

Fiorella Hodgman

Fiorella had an office job, but she wanted to learn a vocation. She completed the Electronic Prepress program, landed a job at a local newspaper, and now she is ready to move on to City College.

Lameck Nyabenda

After finishing the ESL Transition to College class, Lameck enrolled in GED prep classes and successfully passed the GED exam.

Pina Rakholia

I studied really hard for the Certified Nursing Assistant State Exam, and as a result, I passed!!

Ralf Peeks

...not only were the class subjects on the cutting edge, but also the quality of instruction was on a very high level.

Mary Ann Syfu

Mary Ann Syfu, 27, has discovered the perfect way to get her son to do his homework: do hers with him.

Marielena Perez

I can understand, read and write more than before. But my goal is to read, write and speak English 100% to be successful in this country.

Michell Ramirez

My goal is to read, speak and write basic English language because I need to help my children with their homework.

Rick Marx

Not only are the instructors experts in the technological arena; they have a passion and commitment to pass along the information to the students.

Brenda Zazueta

My second goal is to obtain my GED because I want to study to be a Real Estate agent to help other Latin people buy their first house.

David Jimenez

I got a lot of support from the teachers. They listen to you. They make you feel like going every day—going back.

Maria Fernandez

I have a big goal. I want to learn English. That goal is special for me because it is a personal goal.

Maria Reynaga

Maria Reynaga worked as a migrant farm worker, following the lettuce crop from Arizona to California and back for ten years.

Josephine Okwudu

When I was in my native country, I was NOT able to read or write. And at present, I am in school. I can not express how patient the teachers are.

Peter Lukolo

The VESL class helped me with reading comprehension and with math.

Patricia Valencia

Patricia Valencia completed Citizenship classes at Continuing Education, which successfully prepared her to pass the exam and participate in the official Citizenship Oath Ceremony in 2011.

Javier Yepez Vargas

Six years ago, Javier only knew his numbers and colors in English, and he began taking English as a Second Language classes at Continuing Education. He recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from SDSU.

Claudia Cantu

My goal is to learn to read, write and speak English because my father will have a transplant and I want to help him with English in the hospital.