Financial Aid

Vocational Programs Eligible for Financial Aid
Code	Program Name	Location	Hours
ABREP	Auto Body Repair and Paint	ECC	900
ATECH	Automotive Technician	ECC	900
AUPHO	Automotive Upholstery	ECC	600
ELETT	Electronic Test Technician	Centre City Mid-City	900
MASHP	Basic Machine Shop	Centre City	600
MTSTF	Metal Trades-Steel Fabrication	ECC	600
PIPWE	Pipefitting & Welding	ECC	600
SMAW	Metal Arc Oxy Flux Welding	ECC	600
GMAW	Gas Metal Arc Welding	ECC	600
GTAW	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	ECC	600
GRCOM	Graphics-Commercial Printing	ECC	720
GRELE	Graphics-Electronic Prepress	ECC	720
ACCTG	Office Systems-Accounting Clerk	Centre City / César Chávez / ECC /West City	736
AASST	Office Systems-Administrative Assistant	Centre City / César Chávez / ECC / Mid-City / West City	708
INMED	Interactive Media Certificate	North City	875
WBSER	Web Server Maintenance & Security	North City	800
CAP	Culinary Arts Program	West City	600

Student Success

Carmen Sanchez

I will learn English to help my children do their homework.

Mary Ann Syfu

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

Gustavo Salgado

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

Martha Arreola

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

Cutberto Martinez

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

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.

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.

Gary McCullah

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

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.

Ralf Peeks

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maria Fernandez

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

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.

Carmen Garcia

I like the tutoring program because I learn how to read to my children. I have two children. I want to be able to help them with their homework.

Maria Salgado

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

Jon Thomas

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

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.

Salvador Olmos

I wouldn’t be this far without Mrs. Thomas’s help and support in the CBET class.

Najib Haidary

When I first came here I couldn't write or read English, only Farsi. I learned a lot in the VESL class.

Ricky Ray

While Ricky Ray was completing classes to earn his GED at Continuing Education, he also learned self-discipline.

Michell Ramirez

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

Maria Reynaga

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

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.

Lameck Nyabenda

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

Ernest Bolden

"Using this background knowledge will prepare me, or give me an advantage over other students who don't have the same education that I've received at Continuing Education."

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.

Maribel Espino

I need to speak, write, and read English to help my daughter in school and get a better job.

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.

Peter Lukolo

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

Pina Rakholia

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