Martinez Adult Education

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Start your new year off right by learning a new skill or changing your career. Don't delay, it is not too late to sign up for classes. 

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


CAREER EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE
Join us on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to find out more about our career education programs at Martinez Adult Education. We have training programs for Accounting Specialist, Administrative Assistant, CAD Designer, Dispatcher, Medical Front Office, Medical Coding & Billing, Multimedia Arts, Optical Technician, Peace Officer, and more!

MARTINEZ ADULT EDUCATION 100 YEAR CELEBRATION
The community is invited to a celebration event on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. marking the school's centennial. The afternoon will be filled with food, music, proclamations, speeches, and prizes.
 

MARTINEZ ADULT EDUCATION IS AN AUTHORIZED HiSET TESTING SITE

Martinez Adult Education is proud to administer the High School Equivalency Assessment (HiSET) and offeres testing for computer-based HiSET exams. The HiSET® test costs $140 for all five sections or $35.00 per section. If the complete test is paid in full in advance, two free retakes are available. Test must be completed within one year or you will have to pay again.

Registration is done online 24 hours prior to the testing session. Payment is required at the time of registration.

Steps to registering:

1. Create an online profile at hiset.ets.org
2. Register for a test online or by phone
3. Contact ETS Customer Service at hiset.ets.org or 1-855-MyHiSET (1-855-694-4738)

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 starts beginning on February 11, 2019. Learn more >



INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a 911 dispatcher? The course offers an introduction to the many aspects of emergency dispatching. Topics covered will include the interview process, terminology, handling of incoming calls, radio dispatching, work schedules, multitasking, and scenarios. This course is for people who have no experience dispatching but want to find out more about the career. Taught by people who do the job. This class is certified through POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training). 

This 20-hour course will be held:

• Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9:00 am-5:00 pm
• Monday, April 29, 2019, from 6:15 pm-10:15 pm
• Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from 6:15 pm-10:15 pm
• Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 6:15 pm-10:15 pm

To reserve your spot call Martinez Adult School (925) 335-5890. Learn more >


STUDENT SUCCESS STORY: CATHY CELLINI
Going back to school later in life is terrifying, humbling, and empowering. After a successful profession in the restaurant industry, I wanted a career change. I never imagined it would be a journey that would change my life.

I started off with the Microsoft Office Suite class known as the “boot camp.” After a few days in this class, I realized why it was called the boot camp. My body was feeling pain where I never felt pain before; I was so out of my element. My instructor, Linda Yocum, guided me and my fellow students gave me the support I needed to finish the program.

The instructors at Martinez Adult Education care about the students and their success. The students should be thankful for their instructors, I know I am. I am now employed, and I am looking forward to completing my associate degree soon. My life and future are much better today than a year ago, because of the staff at Martinez Adult Education. Thank you!