CAEP Student Success Showcase
Student success stories tell the story of the determination and perseverance found among California’s adult learners, many who have had to overcome significant obstacles to achieve their personal and professional goals. Adult education, delivered through strategic, collaborative partnerships, helped to remove for them the barriers that stood in the way of advancing to a higher wage, a better job, higher education or greater independence through life skills.
Meet Abraham
ESL program gives student both the language skills and confidence to pursue higher education.
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Meet Hamida
Student finds new career passion with the support of Project ACCESS.
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Meet Amanda
Nevada Union Adult Education
"Former Nevada County dropout says going back to school to finish studies worth the work." The Union Newspaper 8/7/2019 Sam Corey
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Meet Valerie
Valerie Spain Graduates from L.A. Technology Center Adult School and L.A. Trade Technical College in the Same Week
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Meet Jacqueline
ESL student thrives at the Madera Workforce Assistance Center
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Meet Nayeli
Fear was her biggest challenge, her willpower her biggest strength
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Meet Fabiola
Determined to work hard for a better life, Fabiola turned to adult school to get started
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Meet Amber
Look at her now! Amber went from being a foster care student to a college student, setting her sights on a degree in social work to give back
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Meet Crystal
Perseverance pays off for adult school student
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Meet Harrison
Placer School for Adults – Career Center is supporting adults who need a fresh start, by instilling new skills and confidence, and gaining employment.
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Meet Miriam
Kings Canyon Adult School helps single mom pursue her dream of becoming a Social Worker.
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Meet LeeAnn
Placer School for Adults’ workforce readiness “Get Hired” series, in their newly expanded Career Center is meeting real needs, for real people, getting real jobs in the region.
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Meet Vicki
Education was the key to improving my life; I’ve learned that no matter how difficult or impossible the situation, our actions give us freedom!
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Meet Herlinda
From disappointment to confidence in one course; with adult ed support I'll go from a job in 'fast food' to a career in an office setting
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Meet Ilza
Adult Education pulled me out of tight economic times; current and relevant computer and office skills turned into a new career.
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Meet Christopher
Excellent courses gave me confidence with new skills and a new career
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Meet Steven
Career change at 54 years young: with life-changing issues, adult student finds new skills to start a new journey
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Meet Hector
From mill worker to part-time college professor, Hector's personal tenacity and hard work, plus encouragement and help from his employer, set him on a life-changing journey.
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Meet Iridian
Napa County teen mom completes diploma and begins her dream career as a viticulturalist.
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Meet Rodney
A different kind of back to school story shows why learning has no age limit or boundaries.
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Meet Juan
From high school drop out to college graduate: One Vista Adult School graduate lets his passion for education take him to the next level.
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Meet Sam
Placer School for Adults provides life-changing support through adult education for formerly incarcerated student to succeed with employment opportunity.
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Meet Leticia
ESL student becomes teacher in program to strengthen ties between families and schools.
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Meet NoemÍ
Adult school student works toward fulfilling dream of becoming a teacher.
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Meet Rafael
A turn in a different direction leads to a midlife career change: becoming a school bus driver.
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Meet Shireen
Career pathway pays off as CNA leads to LVN to RN and from adult school to community college to university.
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Meet Jenice
Single mother gains new office computer skills to land dream job in school office.
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Meet Mario
Mario achieves goals of learning English and earning a high school diploma through San Mateo Adult School.
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Meet Michelle
Community collaboration leads to internship opportunity and offer of employment for young adult through Project SEARCH.
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