Updated for 2 nd quarter! ADULT SCHOOL Learning for Life 2015-2016 Catalog of Classes & Programs Fall Semester September 8, 2015 January 29, 2016 First Trimester September 8, 2015 December 18, 2015 First Quarter September 8, 2015 November 6, 2015 Second Quarter November 9, 2015 January 29, 2016 www.abcadultschool.edu (562) 926-6734 REGISTER NOW! Help avoid class cancellations! A minimum of 20 registered students is required for most of our classes. Failure to register may result in class cancellations.
www.abcadultschool.edu welcome to ABC! 2 Why enroll at ABC Adult School? Low cost compared to private schools & colleges Professional & friendly staff Convenient locations Free and safe parking Accredited school Wide range of classes offered (career preparation, leisure classes, high school diploma program, English/Citizenship classes, parent education, program for senior citizens) Check-out our low prices! Job Center Our goal is not only to prepare you for a job, but also to help you find a career! The ABC Adult School Job Center is located on the Cuesta Campus in room G3 and employs a full time Job Developer to assist students in the following areas: Career Counseling Guidance in career decisions and assessments available to insure the best educational path to success. Recommendations for Career Tech Diplomas and Industry Certifications to enhance employment skills. Resume building seminars and coaching focused on your particular career choice. Search for Jobs Job Center computers available to students for job search, resume construction and on-line job applications. Job posting and announcement boards inside and outside Job Center (Room G3). Job leads book is located in Job Center. Library and reference materials. Job search skills covering: resume writing and critique, interviewing, utilizing internet employment databases, etc. Attend a Job Fair ABC Adult School hosts a Spring Job Fair with invited employers who match our student s employment targets. J.O.B. (Join Our Business) Day Come hear representatives from many different careers talk about what it takes to make it in the job world. Make connections and network. The third Wednesday of every month from 1:30-2:30 pm in room G3. New Student Orientation for Students! If you are new or just have some questions about ABC Adult School, Career Paths or your future in general, come to one of our orientation sessions. See page 12 for dates and times. ABC Adult School provides job search assistance; there is no implied promise of employment. ABC ADULT SCHOOL Main CAMPUSES (See map of locations on page 39.) Cuesta Campus (562) 926-6734 12254 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703 Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Counseling Hours: Monday / Tuesday 8:00 am - 11:30 am Wednesday / Thursday 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cabrillo Lane Campus (562) 809-9011 20122 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos, CA 90703 Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm How to register for classes? Online Registration Online Registration 1. Online registration is convenient, easy and no extra charge! 2. Online registration begins on July 17, 2015 at 9 am. Go to: www.abcadultschool.edu 3. Enter the class(es) you want to enroll in. You must be at least 18 years old to enroll in an adult school. All students must print and bring their confirmation receipt to the first class meeting. If you need additional information or experience any problems, please call (562) 926-6734 for assistance. No online registration for classes held at the Cerritos Senior Center. Sign-up must be done on site. For more information call: (562) 916-8550. Sign-up must be done on site. For more information call: Walk-in Registration Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 8 am Cuesta Campus Career and Technical Education Room G-4 Fine Arts/Home Economics/ABC Fitness Main Office English as a Second Language Main Office Parent Education Main Office Academics Main Office Cabrillo Lane Campus Fine Arts/Home Economics/ABC Fitness Main Office Parent Education Main Office Career and Technical Education Main Office English as a Second Language Main Office WE ACCEPT VISA - MASTERCARD - ATM - CASH *PLEASE NOTE: Prices listed in the brochure do not include the cost of books, supplies and/or materials. See more GENERAL INFORMATION on pages 39-45.
Academics/GED/High School Diploma...34-35 Academic Basic Skills..........................................34 California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)....................35 Graduation Ceremony..........................................35 GED (Preparation, Test and Certification)... 34-35 HiSET.........................................................35 High School Diploma Courses..................................34 Learning Center Lab...........................................34 Assessment Center.......................39 Career Technical Education Center.... 6-22 A+ Computer Repair........................................... 13 Access........................................................ 13 Adobe Lab...19 Adobe Premiere...20 Apple MAC OS X...13 AutoCAD Projects...13 Bookkeeping/Accounting...................................... 17 Career Paths...6-11 Caregiver...................................................... 21 Certified Phlebotomy Technician Course........................22 Cloud Computing...14 Computer Essentials........................................... 14 Computer Forensic...14 Computer Repair and Upgrade - Basic.......................... 14 Data Entry..................................................... 15 Digital Photography/Lightroom CC... 15, 19 Dreamweaver CC...18 Electronic Health Records...21 Ethical Hacking....15 Excel.......................................................... 15 Fireworks CC.................................................. 18 Flash CC...18 Graphic Design/Web Design............................... 18-20 Hair Stylist...20 Illustrator CC.................................................. 18 InDesign CC....19 Inkscape...20 Introduction to Medical Occupations...21 ios Apps Development...15 ipad and iphone Essential Training...15 Job Search Workshop...12 Keyboarding................................................... 16 Loan Signing Specialist...17 Makeup Artist Program...20 Medical Assistant.............................................. 21 Medical Billing and Coding...21 Medical Terminology and Anatomy..............................22 Medical Programs...21-22 Meet and Know your ipad...16 Movie Production...20 Network+...16 Notary Public.................................................. 17 Office Skills Lab............................................... 16 Pharmacy Technician...22 Photoshop CC................................................. 19 PowerPoint 2013...16 QuickBooks 2014...18 Server 2012................................................... 17 Social Media/Internet.......................................... 17 Start Your Own Business....................................... 18 Tax Preparer...18 Word 2013...17 Concert Series.......................... 38 Table of Contents Parent Education....................... 4-5 Parent Leadership Academy Workshops....46-47 English as a Second Language (ESL)....36-37 Citizenship...37 Distance Learning/Learn English at Home...................... 37 Community Education....23-33 Painting Classes Chinese Brush Painting, Decorative Painting, Oil Painting........23 Portrait Painting, Watercolor Painting... 24 Arts, Crafts and More Artistic Paper Arts and Bobbin Lace............................ 24 Beaded Jewelry...24 Calligraphy...24 Ceramics...................................................... 25 Drawing...25 Floral Design...25 Glass Fusing - Beginning and Advanced (Melting Glass)... 25 Jewelry Making 101...25 Craftapalooza...26 Wire Wrapped Jewelry...26 The Art of Food Preparation and Cake Decorating Baking/Cuisine (Chinese)...................................... 26 Cake Decorating Workshops... 26, 27 Baking...27 The Sewing Arts Brazilian Stitchery...27 Computerized Embroidery......................................27 Dressmaking...27 Leather/Vinyl Bag and Purse Design...27 Pattern Making to Garment/Sewing...28 Turn Your Favorite Vacation Photo Into A Wonderful Embroidered Piece of Art!...28 Mini Fabric Purse Pendant Workshop........................... 28 Quilting/Basic Techniques...28 Upholstery Basic Techniques...................................29 Music Classes Choir (Taught in Chinese), Erhu, Guitar, Ukulele...29 Piano...29, 30 Health and Safety ABC Boot Camp...............................................30 ABC Fitness Walk Class...30 Aerobics for Seniors...30 Aerobics Workout with Jessie...30 Aqua Cardio Fitness...31 Aqua Zumba................................................... 31 Back, Hips and Shoulders...................................... 31 Ballroom Dancing.............................................. 31 Cardio Kick Boxing...31 Cardio Zumba...32 Folk Dancing...32 Line Dance.................................................... 32 Pilates/Yoga...32 PiYo...33 Power Sculpt...33 Qigong/Gentle Yoga....33 Tai Chi...33 Class Locations......................... 39 General Information... 40-45, 48 (562) 926-6734 Table of Contents 3
The happiest sound in the world is that of children laughing. www.abcadultschool.edu parent education program 4 Parent & Me PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOL / PARENT EDUCATION *Online registration begins Friday, July 17 at 9:00 am for all Parent Education classes. Register online at www.abcadultschool.edu Click on the online Parent Education registration link. Learn, Understand and Grow With Your Child! The Parent Education Program is based on the premise that learning is a natural ongoing process. Classes are designed to train parents to create supportive and positive learning environments for their children that will stimulate their physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth. This is done through participation, observation and discussion. The curriculum is a readiness program that includes pre-reading, math concepts, science, music and motor skill development, in addition to various parenting topics. Children and parents learn together. Registration* The Fall semester is September 8, 2015 through January 29, 2016. Due to limited enrollment, registration is on a first come, first served basis. Online registration begins July 17 at 9:00 am. Onsite registration will start on September 1 at 8:00 am at the Cuesta site, 12254 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos. (See map on page 39.) *Choose your classes carefully! There will be a charge of $5 to transfer or $10 processing fee to drop a class before the first day of class. No refunds will be given after the first class meeting. The adult is the student so the person that will be bringing the child is the one that should be enrolled. Requirements for Registration It is NOT necessary for children to be potty trained. Children must meet the age requirement of the class. Second adult from the same family must register in the Cuesta office in order to get the 2 nd adult discount. You may do this beginning September 1. FEE FOR THE SECOND ADULT WILL BE $40 PER SEMESTER. Immunization Proof of current immunizations is required before a child may attend a Parent Education class. The immunizations required for school enrollment: DPT or DT, MMR, Hepatitis B, Hib and Varicella. Adult must have a current tuberculosis clearance. Registration Fee 2 - hour per week classes $72 + $10 material fee = $82 per Semester (Infant & Night Classes) 2 - hour per week classes $72 + $25 material fee = $97 per Semester (Science Class) 3 - hour per week classes $108 + $10 material fee = $118 per Semester 4 - hour per week classes $144 + $20 material fee = $164 per Semester 6 - hour per week classes $216 + $20 material fee = $236 per Semester 9 - hour per week classes $324 + $30 material fee = $354 per Semester NOTE: $10 - $30 material fee is per child. An additional fee will be charged for an extra child and this fee will be collected in class on the first day. Important Policies All adults attending class must be registered. This is not negotiable. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. A second adult may register at a reduced fee. This registration must be done at the Cuesta office. A visitor must fill out the required forms and may stay to observe only for up to 30 minutes. An adult that would like to participate in an entire class may do so by filling out the appropriate forms and paying a $5 fee. This guest must be accompanied by a registered adult. All students must sign waiver forms that apply to scheduled classroom time and field trip activities.
Morning SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Age Section Day Time Place Room Teacher Fee Parenting the Infant 4-15 mos. 0702611 W 8:45 am 10:45 am Burbank Parent Ed Center Cohen-Doron $82 Parenting the 1.0-2.0 year old 0705011 T/Th 8:30 am 10:30 am Damron Parent Ed Center 2 Brookler $164 Parenting the 1.0-2.0 year old 0705012 T/Th 10:40 am 12:40 pm Damron Parent Ed Center 2 Brookler $164 Parenting the 1.5-3.0 year old 0708061 M 9:00 am 12:00 pm Burbank Parent Ed. Center Lakin $118 Parenting the 2.0-3.0 year old 0710061 W/F 9:00 am 12:00 pm Gonsalves Parent Ed Center Cham $236 Parenting the 2.0-3.0 year old 0710011 T/Th 8:30 am 10:30 am Damron Parent Ed Center 1 Aasness $164 Parenting the 2.0-3.0 year old 0710012 T/Th 10:40 am 12:40 pm Damron Parent Ed Center 1 Aasness $164 Parenting the 2.0-3.5 year old 0711061 M/T/Th 9:00 am 12:00 pm Gonsalves Parent Ed Center Cham $354 Parenting the 3.0-4.0 year old 0720012 M/W/F 9:00 am 12:00 pm Damron Parent Ed Center 2 Aasness $354 Parenting the 3.0-5.0 year old 0721061 T/Th 9:00 am 12:00 pm Burbank Parent Ed Center Hom $236 PREPPY-K Give your child the precious gift of time and prepare them for success in kindergarten. The curriculum focuses on Kindergarten Common Core Standards including math and reading readiness, as well as social/emotional readiness. Age Section Day Time Place Room Teacher Fee Parenting the 4.0-5.5 year old 0731011 M/W/F 9:00 am 12:00 pm Damron Parent Ed Center 1 Hom $354 Afternoon SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Family FUNdamentals Program emphasizes academic and social readiness with a focus on family fun! Siblings are welcome. Age Section Day Time Place Room Teacher Fee Parenting the 2.0-5.0 year old 0713063 M/T/W 12:30 pm 3:30 pm Gonsalves Parent Ed Center Cham $354 SCIENCE CLASS FOR THE PRESCHOOLER Every child LOVES dinosaurs. In this class, adults and children will learn about the world where dinosaurs (biology) lived with many handson activities that will answer the science questions who, what, where, why, how to, and what do you think...?. We will uncover bones, become paleontologists for days, create fossils, learn about animal tracks, and make our own rocks and crystals (geology). We will experiment with clay, sand, cornmeal and other interesting textures! Age Section Day Time Place Room Teacher Fee Parenting the 3.0-5.5 year old 0721513 T 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Damron Parent Ed Center 2 Lakin $97 Evening SCHEDULE OF CLASSES The evening class gives working parents an opportunity to interact with their children in a classroom setting while they learn about the ABC s, Math readiness, holidays and more! Age Section Day Time Place Room Teacher Fee Parenting the 2.0-5.0 year old 0713016 W 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Damron Parent Ed Center 1 Lakin $82 PArent Ed Department - Outstanding Instructors - Outstanding Program Janet Aasness graduated from U.C. Irvine with a Bachelor s Degree in Psychology and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She began her career teaching Elementary School in Long Beach. She has been part of the Parent Education Program at ABC Adult School since 1994. She first attended classes with her own 2 children and has served as a teacher since 1996. Julie Brookler began her career as a Kindergarten teacher. She has been teaching Parent Education classes for over 35 years and still keeps in contact with some of her former students. Several of them were preschoolers in her classes and are now back as parents of a new generation of preschoolers. Nancy Cham received a M.A. in Library Science from SUNY in Albany. She has been a Parent Education Instructor at ABC Adult School since 1979. Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, Tagalog. Jill Cohen-Doron participated as a parent in the program with her 2 children over a span of 8 years. She enjoyed it so much she went back and earned her Parent Education Teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach, where she had also earned her Liberal Arts Degree. She feels strongly that the Parent Education program provides a positive experience for both parent and child. Nancy Hom has been involved in the Parent Education Program at ABC Adult School since 1986. She attended the program for nine years as a parent. Believing strongly that parents as well as children gain so much from the program, she has been a Parent Education teacher since 1994. She teaches classes for parents with siblings and also for parents with pre-kindergarten children. She received her Bachelor s degree from UCLA and her Teaching Credential from CSU Northridge. Sandy Lakin has taught in the Parent Education program at ABC Adult School for over 27 years, working with parents and children ages 1-5 years, as well as teaching Kindergarten, first and second grades. She has a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois and a Master s Degree in Reading Education from CSU Long Beach. Teaching science has become her passion because science fosters the development of higher level thinking skills as children discover the wonders of the world around them. (562) 926-6734 parent education program 5
Great Career Opportunities! Train for a New Career! Career PathS Diploma Program www.abcadultschool.edu Career Technical Training 6 Be JOB Ready within a year! It s never too late to start a new career! Study at ABC Adult school! It s local, Affordable and ready for you! Earn a Career Path Diploma! Earn a Career Path Diploma by taking a prescribed number of professional courses directed to specific careers. The Career Path Diploma Program is designed to verify to business and industry that you have the skills required for entry-level positions. ABC Adult Education Program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Career Technical Department is also in candidacy with COE, the Council on Occupational Education, and exclusively employs State of California certificated teachers. The order of the classes is the suggested sequence. Some classes may be taken concurrently. When the Career Path core classes are completed, additional classes may be added if time permits. To qualify for a certificate, students must get a passing grade of 70% or better and attend class according to the course syllabus (at least 80% of the scheduled time). Not all classes are offered each nine-week session. Most Career Paths can be completed in 12 months or less by most full-time students. Certain certificates over 6 months old may require a basic test to ensure skills are current prior to issuance of Career Technical Diploma (Keyboarding and Data Entry). Students without a high school diploma or a GED will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in lieu of the Career Path Diploma. Students must meet all the general admission requirements for ABC Adult School as stated on our website. Students must meet the requirement of keyboarding at 40 words per minute before graduation. Students must meet certain individual requirements set forth for each program. These requirements may be found on our website in the Program of Study Data Sheet. CTEC students qualify to sit for State and National Certification in: A+ Certification Microsoft Specialist Medical Assistant National Certification Exam (CMAA) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and State Certified License Medical Insurance Specialist Adobe Certification (Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver) QuickBooks Certification Graduation Ceremony Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 5 pm In June, ABC Adult School celebrates commencement. Adult students who have completed the district requirements for a high school diploma, passed the GED, TASC or HiSET examination, or completed a Career Technical Education Diploma are encouraged to participate wearing the traditional cap and gown in the presence of family and friends. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION If you are new or just have some questions about ABC Adult School, Career Paths or your future in general, come to one of our orientation sessions. See page 12 for Orientation dates and times.
Office Assistant The objective of the Office Assistant Program is to prepare students for the following jobs: Office clerk, Office helper, Computer operator, Receptionist. An Office Assistant clerk will be able to perform the daily office tasks such as answering phone calls, customer service, basic correspondence, data entry, and create simple brochures and fliers. The program will prepare students to pass the entry-level industry certification IC 3. Are you organized? Do you enjoy working with the public? Do you like working with computers? Do you enjoy talking on the telephone? Do you use social media? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $12 to $15 an hour state wide (Office Clerk) Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Certain classes may be offered at night. Classes include: Keyboarding.............. 90 hours Data Entry................ 70 hours Computer Essentials A......... 90 hours Computer Essentials B......... 90 hours Word (Beginning)............ 90 hours Excel (Beginning)............ 90 hours Access.................. 90 hours PowerPoint................ 90 hours Apprenticeship.............. 20+ hours Total Hours............. 720 Possible Job Opportunities: Receptionist Office Clerk OFFICE OCCUPATIONS Greeter Secretary Certifications Available: IC 3, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (Core Level) Be Certified! Cost for Program: $1,871 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. Administrative Assistant An Administrative Assistant graduate will be able to work in a business office as a manager, executive secretary, or as the right hand of the administrator. He/she will be able to use all components of the Office suite to create all business correspondence, including spreadsheets, presentations, and to perform basic accounting tasks. He/she can assist the administrator with planning his/her calendar, check and answer emails and keep the office organized. This program will also prepare students to pass the Microsoft Industry Certification Core and Expert Level Certification exam. Are you organized? Are you a take charge kind of person? Do you enjoy talking on the telephone? Do you enjoy working with the public? Do you like working with computers? Do you use social media? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $14 to $18 an hour state wide Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Certain classes may be offered at night. Classes include: Keyboarding.............. 90 hours Data Entry................ 70 hours Computer Essentials A or B..... 90 hours Word (Beginning)............ 90 hours Word (Advanced)............ 90 hours Excel (Beginning)............ 90 hours Excel (Advanced)............ 90 hours Bookkeeping/Accounting....... 90 hours Access.................. 90 hours PowerPoint................ 90 hours Apprenticeship.............. 20+ hours Total Hours.............. 900 Possible Job Opportunities: Office Manager Secretary Be Certified! Administrative Assistant Personal Assistant Certifications Available: IC 3, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, QuickBooks Cost for Program: $2,325 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. (562) 926-6734 Career Technical Training 7
www.abcadultschool.edu Career Technical Training 8 OFFICE OCCUPATIONS Accounting Clerk A graduate of the Accounting Program will be able to work in accounting firms, banks, and small businesses. They will be able to perform duties such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll for small companies, use QuickBooks software program efficiently, track inventory, audit accounts, balance sheets, and create spreadsheets. Also this program will prepare students to pass the industry certification for QuickBooks. Do you enjoy working with numbers? Are you a puzzle/problem solver? Do you like working with computers? Are you organized? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $15 to $19 an hour state wide Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Certain classes may be offered at night. Classes include: Keyboarding.............. 90 hours Data Entry................ 70 hours Computer Essentials A........ 90 hours Computer Essentials B......... 90 hours Excel (Beginning)........... 90 hours Excel (Advanced)............ 90 hours Bookkeeping/Accounting....... 90 hours QuickBooks............... 90 hours Tax Preparation............. 36 hours Apprenticeship............. 20+ hours Total Hours............. 756 Possible Job Opportunities: Accounting Clerk Purchasing Clerk Certifications Available: Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Office Clerk Accounts Payable/Receivable Cost for Program: $1,849 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. Be Certified! Medical OCCUPATIONS MEDICAL INSURANCE SPECIALIST The Medical Insurance Specialist Program prepares students to find a career, or a job in small medical offices, clinics, or a billing service company. Upon completion of the program students will be able to perform the following tasks: maintain office records, billing and correspondence, make appointments, customer service, greet patients, access and maintain/update patient medical health records. Do you enjoy helping people? Are you organized? Are you a problem solver? Do you like numbers? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $14 to $17 an hour state wide (Medical Secretary) Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Classes include: Keyboarding................ 90 hours Data Entry.................. 20 hours Computer Essentials A or B....... 90 hours Introduction to Medical Occupations.. 90 hours Word (Beginning).............. 90 hours Bookkeeping/Accounting......... 90 hours Medical Terminology and Anatomy.... 180 hours Medical Billing and Coding......... 180 hours Electronic Health Records......... 90 hours Apprenticeship................ 20+ hours Total Hours................ 990 Possible Job Opportunities: Medical Billing in a Doctor s Office Medical Billing in a Hospital Medical Office Receptionist Medical Office Manager Medical Billing as an independent contractor Certifications Available: Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Records Be Certified! Cost for Program: $2,540 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor.
Medical OCCUPATIONS Medical Assistant The Medical Assistant Program is a competency-based program which provides students with skills necessary to be able to work in a medical office or medical group. The program includes instructions on medical and surgical asepsis, physical exam of the patient, electrocardiography, and administration of medication, nutrition, vital signs and medical terminology. Students will also get training on the National Certification Exam. Do you like healing people? Do you enjoy helping people? Are you hands on? Are you a problem solver? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $14 to $16 an hour state wide Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Be Certified! Classes include: Keyboarding................ 90 hours Computer Essentials A or B....... 90 hours Introduction to Medical Occupations.. 90 hours Medical Assistant 1............. 144 hours * Medical Assistant 2............. 144 hours * Medical Assistant 3............. 144 hours * Electronic Health Records......... 90 hours Externship.................. 160 hours Total Hours................ 952 Possible Job Opportunities: Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Front Office Phlebotomist Medical Office Manager Certifications Available: National Medical Assistant Clinical Certification (CMAA), Phlebotomy Cost for Program: $3,174 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Program prepares students to successfully attain training and qualifications to become a Pharmacy Technician. Students will learn the basic concepts of Pharmacology, knowledge of practice settings, standards and ethics, State Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations, basic pharmacy calculations, drug dosages, forms, record keeping, labeling and customer service. Students are also trained to pass the Pharmacy Technician State License. Be Certified! Are you a problem solver? Do you like science? Do you enjoy helping people? Are you hands on? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $12 to $19 an hour state wide Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Classes include: Keyboarding................ 90 hours Data Entry.................. 90 hours Computer Essentials A or B....... 90 hours Introduction to Medical Occupations... 90 hours Pharmacy Technician 1........... 108 hours Pharmacy Technician 2........... 108 hours Pharmacy Technician 3........... 108 hours Electronic Health Records......... 90 hours Externship.................. 100 hours Total Hours................ 874 Possible Job Opportunities: Pharmacy Technician Retail Pharmacy Technician Hospital Pharmacy Technician Nursing Home Certifications Available: National Pharmacy Technician (PTCB), State of California Licensure Cost for Program: $3,320 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. (562) 926-6734 Career Technical Training 9
www.abcadultschool.edu Career Technical Training 10 WEB/Graphic Design Web Design Join the exciting world of Web Design! The Web Design Program is geared to prepare students to use the professional industry software package (Adobe Suite) to create interactive web sites, animation for the web, publish and maintain websites, and optimize websites to be able to promote and advertise products and services online. Students can start their own business or freelance. Also they can find jobs as a Junior Web Designer. This program also prepares students to pass the Adobe Industry Certification and become an ACA (Adobe Certified Associate). Are you creative or artistic? Are you a visual person? Do you like to communicate with others? Do you enjoy social media? Do you like working with computers? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $18 to $30 an hour state wide (Graphic Design) Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Classes include: Keyboarding.............. 90 hours Computer Essentials A or B..... 90 hours HTML 5 (Beginning).......... 90 hours HTML 5 (Advanced)........... 90 hours Dreamweaver (Beginning)....... 90 hours Dreamweaver (Advanced)....... 90 hours Fireworks or Photoshop........ 90 hours Flash (Beginning)............ 90 hours Flash (Advanced)............ 70 hours Apprenticeship.............. 20+ hours Total Hours............. 810 Possible Job Opportunities: Web Designer Advertising Web Merchant Any business that has an internet presence Certifications Available: Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash Cost for Program: $2,177 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. Be Certified! Graphic Media Design Be Certified! The Program objective of the Graphic Media Design is to give students an understanding of the printing industry fundamentals, and to train students to create professional publications for advertising and marketing products or services. Students are trained to become a successful Design Technician, Graphic Designer, or Desktop Publisher. The training includes creating newsletters, publications, fliers, design logos, brand products and services. This program also trains them to earn an industry certification (ACA) Adobe Certified Associate. Are you creative or artistic? Do you appreciate something laid out well? Are you a visual person? Do you like to communicate with others? Do you like working with computers? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $15 to $30 an hour state wide (Graphic Design) Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Classes include: Keyboarding.............. 90 hours Computer Essentials A or B..... 90 hours Photoshop (Beginning)......... 90 hours Photoshop (Advanced)......... 90 hours Illustrator (Beginning).......... 90 hours Illustrator (Advanced).......... 90 hours Digital Photography........... 70 hours InDesign (Beginning).......... 90 hours InDesign (Advanced).......... 90 hours Apprenticeship.............. 20+ hours Total Hours.............. 810 Possible Job Opportunities: Graphic Designer Photographer Advertising Agency Any business incorporating printed and electronic media Certifications Available: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign Cost for Program: $1,860 Cost does not include books and industry certification test fees. These costs and fees are paid directly to the vendors and not through ABC Adult School.
WEB/Graphic Design Animated media Design This program will train students to be animators and multimedia artists. Graduates can work for advertising companies, the movie and video industry, and for computer design firms. They create the animated effects you see in films, TV shows, video games, and commercials. Students are trained to create and edit videos using professional software such as Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects. Are you amazed when you see a particularly good special effect? Are you creative or artistic? Do you like to create alternative worlds? Are you a visual person? Do you like working with computers? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $18 to $30 an hour state wide (Graphic Design) Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Classes include: Keyboarding.............. 90 hours Computer Essentials A or B..... 90 hours Photoshop (Beginning)......... 90 hours Photoshop (Advanced)......... 90 hours After Effects (Beginning)........ 90 hours After Effects (Advanced)........ 90 hours Digital Photography........... 70 hours Premiere (Beginning).......... 90 hours Premiere (Advanced).......... 90 hours Apprenticeship.............. 20+ hours Total Hours.............. 810 Possible Job Opportunities: Video Editor Videographer Movie Studio Be Certified! Photographer Computer Gaming TV Studio Certifications Available: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects Cost for Program: $1,770 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. IT Technician IT Technician This program prepares and trains students to become an A+ Certified Technician, Computer Repair Technician, and a computer Systems Hardware Analyst. Students will be able to build, identify, and troubleshoot hardware and software, upgrade computers, install and configure a computer network. Also students will be able to pass the A+ test and be certified. Do you like taking things apart and putting them back together again? Do you like technology? Do you like problem solving? Do you like working with computers? This career may be for you! Wages can range from $15 to $25 an hour state wide (Computer Repair) Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2012. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment. Day and evening classes available. Classes include: Keyboarding..................90 hours Computer Essentials A or B.........90 hours Basic Computer Repair.............90 hours A+ Part 1.................... 90 hours A+ Part 2.................... 90 hours Server.......................58 hours Network..................... 54 hours Ethical Hacking.................90 hours Cloud Computing and OSX.......... 90 hours Internship/Tech 1................90 hours Internship/Tech 2................36 hours Total Hours................. 868 Possible Job Opportunities: Computer Repair Computer Installer Electronic Retail Certifications Available: A+ Certification Computer Troubleshooter Network Technician Computer Infrastructure Cost for Program: $2,865 The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost includes books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor. Be Certified! Prerequisites classes Student may test-out. (562) 926-6734 Career Technical Training 11
Student Transition Orientation If you are new or just have some questions about ABC Adult School, Career Paths or your future in general, come to one of our orientation sessions. www.abcadultschool.edu Orientation for the 1 st quarter is as follows: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 10:00 am, Cuesta G-3 Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 6:00 pm, Cuesta G-3 Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:00 am, Cabrillo Lane Room 7 Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6:00 pm, Cabrillo Lane Room 1 Orientation for the 2 nd quarter is as follows: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10:00 am, Cuesta G-3 Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 6:00 pm, Cuesta G-3 Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 10:00 am, Cabrillo Lane Room 7 Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm, Cabrillo Lane Room 1 JOB Days Come hear representatives from many different careers talk about what it takes to make it in the job world. Make connections and network. The third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm in room G3. Career Technical Training 12 Career Technical Education Center OFFICIAL TESTING CENTER FOR ADOBE & MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION Why should I get Certified? Certification provides an industry recognized standard for measuring the mastery of Microsoft and Adobe applications. Proficiency is demonstrated to employers. Certification is recognized by employers as valuable in the selection process for new employees and for internal promotions. Certification is a challenge and a personal accomplishment. JOB SEARCH Skills WORKSHOPs These are free workshops where students work on many facets of the job search process, write their resume, fill out job applications, access job leads and get advice and feedback from our Job Developer. All workshops are offered at the Cuesta site and free for our students. Location: Cuesta G3 DATES VARY - SEE JOB DEVELOPER OR CTEC OFFICE FOR DATES AND TIMES. Become Certified! Please call Rachelle Schulz at (562) 926-6734 ext. 25175 or email: Rachelle.Schulz@abcusd.us for more information and appointments. (Teacher is Adobe, and Microsoft Certified.) Pre-registration, payment and reservations required for each test. Calling hours: Monday thru Thursday between 9:00 am - 11:30 am IC 3, Microsoft, QuickBooks, AutoCAD, A+ Certification, and Adobe vouchers can be purchased online from Certiport website http://certiport.com or from PearsonVue at http://www.pearsonvue.com/ $5 for each practice test or enroll in the Test Prep Lab for $40 $25 proctoring fee for vouchers purchased on the internet $20 proctoring fee for typing test Authorized Center
Computer Training Access 2013 In Access students will learn to use the latest database software to input, manipulate and track important data as well as create forms and reports, create relationships, work with sub-forms, and run queries. Create mailing lists, customer files, employee files and even birthday lists. Prerequisites: Keyboarding at 20-25 wpm and Computer Essentials A or B. (Additional fee for book) M F 0623021 Staff 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 M/W 0623026 Echols 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/27 A+ Computer Repair PARTS 1 and 2 (18-week course) A+ Part 1: This class is 50% theory and 50% lab. Students will have an option to build their own computer (approximate cost: $500 - $700). Students will learn Windows 7, Mac OSX, and Linux. Satisfactory completion of this course may lead to A+ Certification Career. Prerequisites: Windows OS, Computer Essentials, Basic Computer Repair or equivalent knowledge. This course is presented in two nine-week parts. (Additional fee for book) M F 0602010(1) Takhar 8:00 am 12:10 pm Cuesta $50 + $50 9/8 11/6 M/W 0602016(1) Takhar 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $50 + $50 9/9 11/4 M F 0602220(2) Takhar 8:00 am 12:10 pm Cuesta $50 + $50 11/9 1/29 M/W 0602226(2) Takhar 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $50 + $50 11/9 1/27 (Teacher is A+ Certified) A+ Internship/Technician Practical, hands on practice of the concepts learned in the A+ courses. Continued preparation for the A+ Certification Exam. Students must have completed A+ Part 2 or internship to enroll in this course. Cost: $45 Reg. SEE CTEC OFFICE FOR TIMES AND AVAILABILITY. A+ Test Prep A+ students will have the chance to prep for the A+ Certification Course. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Repair and A+ Part I and II. SEE CTEC OFFICE FOR TIMES AND AVAILABILITY. Apple MAC OS X This class covers the nuts and bolts of using a Mac at work, including synchronizing with multiple computers, backing up data, and communicating with Windows networks. Mac users have always known their Macs are capable of doing real work. Now the business world is catching on. With their rock-solid operating system and superior software, Macs are appearing in boardrooms, courtrooms, offices, and enterprise networks. Whether you re switching from the Windows world or excited about having the same Mac convenience at work that you enjoy at home, you need this class. Full of best practices for using a Mac at work, it helps you capitalize on all your Mac brings to the table. Cost: $40 Reg (Additional fee for book) SEE CTEC OFFICE FOR TIMES AND AVAILABILITY. AutoCAD Part I - AutoCAD 2D Version 2016 Learn the essentials necessary to begin your own design and drafting tasks. Learn to develop working drawings with projects in both mechanical and architectural design. Under the supervision of the teacher students will using a 3D printer to print some of their projects. (Additional fee for book) T/Th 0614516 Vega 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $70 9/8 11/5 AutoCAD Part II - AutoCAD 3D Version 2016 Learn the essentials necessary to begin your own design and drafting tasks in 3D. Learn to develop working drawings with projects in both mechanical and architectural design. Under the supervision of the teacher students will using a 3D printer to print some of their projects. Recommended: AutoCAD 2D. (Additional fee for book) T/Th 0615026 Vega 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $70 11/10 1/28 AutoCAD Inventor Part I Version 2015 Take your AutoCAD design to the next level. Learn these easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation and product simulation. Learn to create digital prototypes which will help you validate your products before they are built to deliver better products, reduce development cost, and get to market faster. Under the supervision of the teacher students will using a 3D printer to print some of their projects. (Additional fee for book) M/W 8620116 Vega 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $80 9/9 11/4 (562) 926-6734 Career Technical Training 13
AutoCAD Inventor Part II Version 2015 Take your AutoCAD design to the next level. Learn these easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation and product simulation. Learn to create digital prototypes which will help you validate your products before they are built to deliver better products, reduce development cost, and get to market faster. Under the supervision of the teacher students will using a 3D printer to print some of their projects. (Additional fee for book) M/W 8620326 Vega 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $80 11/9 1/27 www.abcadultschool.edu Career Technical Training 14 Cloud Computing Learn what Cloud computing is, how it works, who should use it, and why it s the wave of the future. Learn how to use web-based applications to collaborate on reports and presentations, share online calendars and to-do lists, manage large projects, and edit and store digital photographs. This class will cover the most popular cloud-based applications, including the following: Adobe Photoshop Express, Apple icloud, Glide OS, Google Docs, Microsoft Office Live Workspace and Zoho Office. (Additional fee for book) SEE CTEC OFFICE FOR TIMES AND AVAILABILITY. Computer Essentials Module A Designed for those who know nothing or very little about computers. This class will cover hardware, software and the basics of Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Gmail accounts, how to navigate and customize internet browsers, search the web, One-Note Accounts, and much more. Prerequisite: Keyboard at 20 wpm for day classes. (Additional fee for book) M F 0620110(Module A) Elias 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 (Teacher is Microsoft Certified) M F 0620162(Module A) Mares 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cabrillo Lane $40 9/8 11/6 M/W 0620116(Module A) Mares 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $40 9/9 11/4 M Th 0620123(Module A) Elias 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/28 (Teacher is Microsoft Certified) Lynda Elias has almost 15 years of experience in the private sector as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Long Beach. She obtained her teaching credential in Office Occupations in 1990, and has been teaching with the ABC Adult School for over 20 years. Lynda is also certified in Microsoft Word. Computer Essentials Module B Learn the ins and outs of Windows; learn how to use Google documents, use clouds apps, and Skydrive. Build databases using Access 2013. Gain basic knowledge on how to create and present PowerPoint presentations, create business cards and build simple web pages using Publisher 2013. Student will also learn how to import/export files, and work with One-Note accounts. Prerequisite: Keyboard at 20 wpm for day classes. (Additional fee for book) M Th 0620313(Module B) Elias 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/5 (Teacher is Microsoft Certified) M F 0620320(Module B) Elias 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 (Teacher is Microsoft Certified) M F 0620372(Module B) Mares 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cabrillo Lane $40 11/9 1/29 Computer Forensic The Computer hacking forensic investigation class teaches the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Computer Forensics is simply the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of collecting potential legal evidence. Prerequisites: Good knowledge of Operating Systems, and good English skills. (Additional fee for book) SEE CTEC OFFICE FOR TIMES AND AVAILABLITY. Computer Repair & Upgrade - Basic You will learn the proper way to remove viruses, spyware, adware and troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve hardware and software problems. Learn how to maintain and optimize your Windows PC for maximum performance. (Additional fee for book) M F 0603012 Normoyle 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $55 9/8 11/6 T/Th 0603016 Normoyle 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $55 9/8 11/5 M F 0603022 Normoyle 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $55 11/9 1/29 T/Th 0603026 Normoyle 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $55 11/10 1/28 (Teacher is A+ Certified)
Data Entry Learn how to type by touch on the computer with an individualized, self-paced program. Ten-key program also taught for quick data entry of numbers. Learn alpha and numeric data entry with real life scenarios including invoices, time logs, and statistical information. Students will use Access forms for data entry and OPAC test for ten-key training and keyboarding practice. *Open entry class. Call for more information and availability. M F 0621011 Elias 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 M Th 0621012 Elias 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/5 M W 0621013 Schulz 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/4 M F 0621060 Mares 8:00 am 10:00 am Cabrillo Lane $40 9/8 11/6 M F 0621062 Mares 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cabrillo Lane $40 9/8 11/6 M/W 0621016 Staff 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $40 9/9 11/4 M F 0621021 Elias 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 M Th 0621022 Elias 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/28 M W 0621023 Schulz 2:45 pm 4:45 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/27 M F 0621070 Mares 8:00 am 10:00 am Cabrillo Lane $40 11/9 1/29 M F 0621072 Mares 10:10 am 12:10 pm Cabrillo Lane $40 11/9 1/29 M/W 0621026 Staff 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/27 Digital Photography/Lightroom CC The digital imaging class is designed to help you learn how to purchase and operate a digital camera, take better pictures, transfer the pictures to your computer, burn a CD, and edit the pictures using Adobe Lightroom CC. Discover the various ways to display your photos. Camera is required. (Additional fee for book) M F 0605110 Poirier 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 M F 0605120 Poirier 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 Ethical Hacking With the threats of cyber terrorism and corporate espionage increasing, the need for trained network security professionals continues to grow. This course teaches penetration-testing tools and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers use to protect computer networks. Students enrolling in this class must buy their own books (Hands-on, Ethical Hacking and Network Defense) before the first day of class. Cost: $80 Reg (Additional fee for book) Call CTEC Office for class availability. Excel 2013 - Beginning and Advanced This exciting class will cover the powerful features of computerized spreadsheets. Before you know it, you will be creating spreadsheets, entering data, record macros, work with scenarios, Vlookup and Hlookup, Pivot tables, entering formulas and creating impressive looking charts, and reports. Prerequisite: Keyboard 20-25 wpm. (Additional fee for book) *Day classes are Open Entry classes. Call for more information and availability. M F 0626210 (Beginning) Grissom 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 M F 0626310 (Advanced) Grissom 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 M F 0626212 (Beginning) Mares 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 M F 0626312 (Advanced) Mares 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/6 (Teacher is Microsoft Certified) T/Th 0626216 (Beginning) Echols 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $40 9/8 11/5 M F 0626220 (Beginning) Staff 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 M F 0626320 (Advanced) Staff 8:00 am 10:00 am Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 M F 0626222 (Beginning) Mares 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 M F 0626322 (Advanced) Mares 12:40 pm 2:40 pm Cuesta $40 11/9 1/29 (Teacher is Microsoft Certified) T/Th 0626326 (Advanced) Echols 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $40 11/10 1/28 Elaine Echols is an experienced facilitator with expertise in training and development. She has over twenty-five years of hands-on facilitation of both technical and non-technical subject areas teaching in the United States, Canada, China and the Pacific Rim. She has been teaching Microsoft Applications for over 12 years. ipad and iphone Essential Training The course provides a comprehensive introduction to using Apple s IOS and will focus on using the ipad and iphone for personal and business use. Input/output devices and the basic functions used in the ios environment. There will be an introduction to ios, word-processing, digital imagine, spreadsheets, presentation applications, communication (VoIP) and web use. The focus will be on developing general ios literacy and skills to meet the students personal academic or career pursuits. SEE CTEC OFFICE FOR TIMES AND AVAILABILITY. ios Apps Development - Part 1 The iphone and ipad provide an exciting and rewarding development platform. And, being hosted and sold by Apple on itunes App Store, developers are able to focus on development without worrying about sales and accounting. This course provides the training required to master the fundamentals and advanced features of iphone/ipad development and to enable students, upon completion, to develop their own iphone/ipad applications and upload them to the AppStore. (Additional fee for book) M/W 0650316 Staff 6:00 pm 9:10 pm Cuesta $75 9/9 11/4 (562) 926-6734 Career Technical Training 15