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    Adult Education

    Adult Education

    Our Adult Education Program provides a welcoming and supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of adult learners.

    Whether you're seeking to earn your high school diploma, improve your English language skills, or enhance your career readiness, our program offers a variety of classes and resources designed to help you succeed. Take the next step toward achieving your personal, academic, and professional goals. 

    Program Offerings:
    High School Diploma / GED Preparation

    We offer comprehensive courses to help adults earn their high school diploma or prepare for the GED exam. Classes cover essential subjects such as Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

    We have GED classes on campus. There is open enrollment year-round and students can start anytime. GED classes are free and students enrolled in GED classes can take college classes for free.

    Please complete the GED Classes Interest Form and we will get back to you with more information about the classes, including schedule and registration details.

    Equivalencia De Escuela Secundaria GED / HiSET

    ¿Listo para obtener tu diploma equivalente a la escuela secundaria y abrir puertas a nuevas oportunidades? Oakland Adult and Career Education (OACE) ofrece clases gratuitas para ayudarle a aprobar el examen HiSET/GED.

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    English As A Second Language (ESOL)

    Our ESOL program is designed to assist non-native speakers of English in improving their language skills. We offer courses at different proficiency levels, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

    Basic English classes are FREE. There is no residence requirement. Classes start in January, March, June, August and October. We have classes in person at the college and online.

    Need help? Please visit the Welcome Center. They can help you in person at the college, by phone, email, or online. They have people that speak many languages!

    For more information about the classes and certificate, please visit English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL.)

    Learn English For A Career
    1. Improve your English skills and learn how to navigate health services and careers in healthcare.
    2. Laney College offers a certificate that will help you learn the English you need to be successful in the workplace
    3. Laney College’s noncredit VESOL Program offers courses that will prepare students for the language skills required in entry-level employment or college certificate programs in the hospitality and retail industries. In this program students will practice communicating in the workplace with co-workers and customers, learn how to conduct a basic job search in the American workplace and use simple technology at work, such as email by developing language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks related to work in restaurants, hotels, retail stores and offices.

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    Project Manager/Transition Liaison
    Nik Howell
    (510) 214-3699 (Text or Call)
     nhowell@peralta.edu

    Hours
    Monday - Friday 
    8:30am - 5:00pm

    Location
    Building E, Room 256 (E-256)

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    Benefits of Choosing Laney College:
    • Experienced Faculty: Our instructors are highly qualified and dedicated to helping adult learners achieve their educational goals.
    • Flexible Scheduling: We offer day, evening, and weekend classes to accommodate busy schedules.
    • Support Services: From academic advising to tutoring and counseling services, we provide the student support services you need to succeed.
    • Affordable Education: Laney College offers competitive tuition rates and financial aid options to make education accessible for all.

    Getting Started With Adult Education

    Embarking on your journey with Laney College’s Adult Education Program is simple!

    • Start Your Application: Begin the process today to take the first step toward your goals.
    • Need Help? Contact our friendly team at the Welcome Center or visit us on campus for personalized guidance.

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    Videos spoken in Cantonese, Mandarin & Spanish
    ESOL Healthcare

    Interested In A Career In Healthcare?

    Laney College can assist you. Learn about our free healthcare class for English language learners.

    Over the course of 8 weeks, students will learn about careers in healthcare, create a resume, and practice interviewing for roles in Bay Area healthcare settings. At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion. 

    Class Begins January 21, 2025

    Translations available in Spanish, Chinese, Tigrinya & Arabic.

    Community Resources & Partners

    The Adult Education Program at Laney College collaborates with community partners to support students to transition into the Peralta College system and achieve their goals. Below are some of our key community partners.

    Upward Scholars

    Upward Scholars is a Latinx-led organization that provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and career development support. To get started, complete the application.

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    Lao Family Community Development (LFCD) assists diverse refugee, immigrant, limited English, and low-income U.S. born community members in achieving long-term financial and social self-sufficiency. LFCD offers assistance with employment, housing, ESL classes, financial literacy, homeownership education and foreclosure intervention, tax assistance, youth and senior programs, special crime victim assistance, and social adjustment.

    The Unity Council

    The Unity Council  Our Mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive. Affordable Housing & Properties. Career, Financial, and Housing Services. Programs for Children, Parents & Seniors. Small Businesses & Community Events. Youth Empowerment & Achievement.

    International Rescue Committee

    The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Oakland and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.

    Refugee & Immigrant Transitions

    Refugee & Immigrant Transitions (RIT), formerly Refugee Transitions, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. RIT provides free education, family engagement, and community leadership programs. Our students have sought refuge due to war, violence, persecution, or economic duress.

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    NAAEC Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective (NAC) is one of California’s regional adult education consortia. The collective includes adult schools, community colleges and school districts, and offers an array of services. If students are seeking literacy skills, English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, a high school diploma or equivalence or career training, NAC has the right program.

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    Equivalencia De Escuela Secundaria GED/HiSET:

    ¿Listo para obtener tu diploma equivalente a la escuela secundaria y abrir puertas a nuevas oportunidades? Oakland Adult and Career Education (OACE) ofrece clases gratuitas para ayudarle a aprobar el examen HiSET/GED.

    Would you like to partner with us? Email us at laney-ae@peralta.edu

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