Martinez Adult Education

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a 911 dispatcher?

This course is an introduction to public safety dispatching.  We will cover the interview process, terminology, incoming calls, radio dispatching, work schedules, and multitasking.  The final class we’ll go through mock scenarios.  Taught by the people who do the job!  Cost is $100.

You must attend all classes to get your certificate.

Saturday, December 7th, 9 - 6

Monday, December 9th, 6:15 pm - 10:15 pm

Tuesday, December 10th, 6:15 - 10:15 pm

Wednesday, December 11th, 6:15 - 10:15 pm

Intro to Public Safety Dispatching (PDF)

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Online registration is now available for the following classes: Peace Officer Training, CPR/AED (American Safety & Health Institute), Food Safety Certification, Welcome to Medicare, Evening Jazzercise, Estate Planning, Google Apps, Community Band, Beginning Guitar, Beginning Spanish, and more! Register now >

FALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Go back to school and learn a new skill or change your career. Don't delay, fall classes begin on September 3, 2019. 

We have friendly and informed office personnel, dedicated teachers, and approachable administrators all teaming together to help you succeed in gaining marketable job skills, learning English, earning a high school diploma, preparing for high school equivalency exams, and developing computer skills.


ACCESS SITE AT MARTINEZ ADULT EDUCATION
Announcing the Opening of America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) Access Site at Martinez Adult Education! Need help getting a job? Improving your skills to get a job? Martinez Adult Education offers job readiness and career search resources on campus, through a unique partnership with Contra Costa County and nine local organizations. Following are some of the FREE services that are now available to the community and students at Martinez. View our October 2019 Calendar of Events.

OPTICAL ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM

Discover a career that combines technology and fashion—and is in demand! Employment of opticians is expected to grow by as much as 18.2 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than average. Also, the starting wage range is between $18.00-$21.00 per hour.

The Optical Assistant Training program is designed to help you prepare for an entry-level position as an optical technician, optical lab technician or contact lens fitter. Jobs like these require an interesting mix of clinical skills, salesmanship, and style including knowing how to: conduct basic eye exams, fit eyeglasses and contact lenses for people with eye problems, and fill prescriptions from both ophthalmologists and optometrists. The program is approximately 16 weeks with monthly start dates. Learn more >
 

VISION:
Meet the evolving individual and community needs through accessible, effective education enabling our students to achieve their educational and career goals.

MISSION:
Transforming lives by raising academic and literacy levels, providing workforce training and access to post-secondary education, and encouraging students to become active community participants.