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Silicon Valley Adult Education

Changing Students' Lives, Creating Brighter Futures

Career Training

 in your career path

Let us help you get to the next step
 in your career path

Embark on a transformative learning journey that will empower you with valuable skills and open doors to exciting career opportunities. Our comprehensive Career Technical Education (CTE) courses allow you to earn certifications, enhance your trade skills, and advance your current career.
 
Every semester, we add new CTE programs, so be sure to check back regularly. If a class you’re interested in isn’t available this winter/spring, it might be offered in the fall. Also, don’t forget to explore other courses we offer through our side navigation for even more options to elevate your career!
 
To allow more students to enroll, we ask that you choose only one class for sign-up. Registering for more than one course will lead to the removal of additional courses.
Careers & Technical Education
➡️ Registration opens july 8! ⬅️

Fall 2025
➡️ Registration opens july 8! ⬅️

Medical Assistant

This medical assistant course is a one-year program consisting of eight modules and a month of externship. Each module meets daily for five to six weeks. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate mastery in front and back medical office procedures. Students may begin the program at the start of any module, as space is available. Click here for more about course
 
Prerequisite: Within the first five months of class, students must have the following tests/shots: TB, MMR, Varicella titer, Hep B, Tdap, flu (during flu season). Students must complete a high school diploma or equivalency by course completion date.
Day Time Date Fee Register
M-F 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. 8/7 - 5/27 $2,100 Registration opens July 8!
M-F 12:15 to 3:45 p.m. 8/7-5/27 $2,100 Registration opens July 8!

Medical Assistant Back Office

Assist physicians in the back office of a doctors office, clinic, with basic patient care procedures including lab work. A 120-160-hours clinical assignment at a different site by arrangement is required. Click here for more about course

 

Prerequisite: High School reading level and passing Medical Terminology with a “C” or better. A physical exam and shots (TB, Tdap, Flu, Titer) are required by the fifth week of class.


Day Time Date Fee Register
T/Th 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. 8/14 - 12/18 $450 Registration opens July 8!

Medical Terminology with ESL Support

This class is designed for English language learners as a stepping stone into a healthcare pathway. Students are supported in language learning  while learning to recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language. Learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions, comprehend their definition, and know the correct spelling. Emphasis is on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication, medical ethics, and legality. Click here for more about course

 

Day Time Date Fee Register
M/W 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. 8/13 - 12/18 Free Registration opens July 8!
registration now Open!

winter/spring 2024
registration now Open!

Culinary Arts

Students will learn about kitchen safety and sanitation, equipment usage, facility management, knife skills, and food preparation. Upon completion, students will earn a SERVSafecertification. Click here for more about course

 

Day Time Date Fee Register
T/Th 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. 1/14 - 5/27 $350 Please Note: This course is no longer available for the Winter/Spring 2025 semester. Please check back with us for availability in Fall 2025. 
 

Fundamentals of Dental Assisting

This course covers various topics such as dental team roles, ethics, oral anatomy, infection control, and relevant laws. Students who complete the course will earn certifications in radiation safety, infection control, and CPR. Click here for more about course
 
Day Time Date Fee Register
T/Th 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. 1/14 - 5/27 $450 Register Here
 

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Students will learn HVAC maintenance, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration units. Upon completion, students will earn EPA 608 and Green Certification. Click here for more about course

 

Day Time Date Fee Register
T/Th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 1/14 - 5/27 $350 Please Note: This course is no longer available for the Winter/Spring 2025 semester. Please check back with us for availability in Fall 2025. 
 

Introduction to Python

Students will learn the fundamental Python concepts including IO, operators, control flow, functions, and basic object-oriented programming. Click here for more about course

 

Day Time Date Fee Register
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Please Note: This course is no longer available for the Winter/Spring 2025 semester. Please check back with us for availability in Fall 2025. 
 

Medical Assistant

Students will demonstrate mastery in front and back medical office procedures. Students may begin the program at the start of any module, as space is available. (Year-long course) Click here for more about course
 
Prerequisite: Within the first five months of class, students must have the following tests/shots: TB, MMR, Varicella titer, Hep B, Tdap, flu (during flu season). Students must complete a high school diploma or equivalency by course completion date.
 
 
Day Time Date Fee Register
M-F 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. 8/8/24 - 5/28/25 $2,100 Registration closed. Check back for Fall 2025 in June.
 

Medical Assistant Back Office

Assist physicians in the back office of a doctor’s office or clinic with basic patient care procedures, including lab work. A 120 to 160 hours clinical assignment at a different site by arrangement is required.  Click here for more about course

 

Prerequisite: Within the first five weeks of class, students must have the following test/shots: TB, MMR, Varicella titer, Hep B, Tdap, flu (during flu season), and complete a physical exam.


Day Time Date Fee Register
T/Th 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. 1/14 - 5/27 $450 Register Here
 

NEW: Medical Terminology with ESL Support

This class is designed for English language learners as a stepping stone into a healthcare pathway. Learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language. Learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions, comprehend their definition, and know the correct spelling. Click here for more about course

 

Day Time Date Fee Register
M/W 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. 1/15 - 5/28 Free Register Here
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