This week, Oxnard Adult School celebrates HSE graduate and Hall of Fame recipient Destiny Sandoval Ruelas. Nominated by her instructor Penelope Willens, Destiny’s dedication helped her earn her HSE certificate and graduate from the OAS CNA Program in May 2024. She passed her CNA State Exam on June 22, showing remarkable perseverance through many challenges
Ventura County Adult Education Consortium: Empowering your educational journey with boundless opportunities
The Ventura County Adult Education Consortium (VCAEC) is a collaborative of regional educational providers with the goal of expanding and improving opportunities for adult learners. Our consortium members offer a wide variety of classes to pave your road to higher education. Where do you want to start?
The vision of the VCAEC is to create a collaborative, seamless, integrated student pathway system that is supportive, equitable, and responsive to community needs.
Adult education is all about helping adults continue their education, improve upon their skills, or seek out knowledge to gain value in their lives. You can earn your high school diploma, get ready for college, or train for a new career. VCAEC members offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation, basic reading and math skills, and career-focused training. Let us help you today!
Enhance your reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. We offer flexible day and evening classes.
Join our inclusive community today!
Break down barriers for non-citizen immigrants by overcoming occupational restrictions. Consider well-paying and stable federal positions within the U.S. government, offering promising opportunities beyond traditional job markets.
Increase your mastery in reading, writing, and math to prepare for pursuing a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. Enhance your ability to live and work independently.
Discover better career prospects, increase your income, or get ready for college by obtaining your high school equivalency.
Our classes are flexible!
Discover bigger employment prospects, increase your income, or get ready for higher education with our career-focused classes.
Start your new road to lifelong learning today!
Ojai Unified
School District
Ventura Adult
and Continuing Education
Ventura College
Santa Paula
Adult School
Fillmore
Adult School
Oxnard
Adult School
Oxnard
College
Ventura County
Community College
Ventura County
Office of Education
Moorpark
Adult School
Moorpark
College
Conejo Valley
Adult School
Simi Institute for
Careers & Education
Signing up is quick and simple. Many schools provide options for in-person, online, or phone registration. Check out your preferred school for details.
Most programs are free – some costs may vary. Please check with the school before enrolling.
VCAEC’s consortium members are made up of 10 campuses around Ventura County. View our full map for your closest location.
No. You don’t need US citizenship or a social security number to join our programs. They’re open to local adults, no matter your immigration status. ID may be required to confirm your legal name.
Actual length varies by class and school but we strive to make your classes flexible and manageable. Learn more by visiting your preferred school.