News Release

Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges Spring Continuing Education Courses Are Cutting-Edge, Flexible and Free

 

Spring Classes Begin on January 11

(Santa Ana, CA)—Considered by many to be one of the best kept secrets in education, Rancho Santiago Community College District provides extensive continuing education through Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges that are free, noncredit courses and include cutting-edge technology classes such as Windows 10, Adobe Creative Cloud and 3-D Animation. The spring 2016 class schedule is available online at www.sccollege.edu/oec or www.sac.edu/cec and classes run from January 11 through June 4, 2016.

Offered to adults 18 and older, continuing education courses are located in multiple locations in central Orange County and are very flexible with an open/entry, open/exit policy so students may enroll or exit the class at any given time during the semester provided there is available space.

Continuing Education programs include Adult Short-Term Career Technical Education (computer applications), Adult Basic Education, Adult High School Diploma, GED Test Preparation, English as a Second Language, Parenting Education, Health and Safety, Citizenship and courses for Older Adults and Adults with Substantial Disabilities. Most staff members are working professionals in their respective industries who offer practical application of course materials and ongoing support.

In addition to employment training, computer skills and leadership courses, the colleges’ continuing education programs offer extensive counseling services to enrolled students providing academic guidance, career planning and academic counseling.

For more details about Rancho Santiago Community College’s continuing education programs, contact Centennial Education Center at (714) 241-5700, Orange Education Center at (714) 628-5900 or visit www.sac.edu/cec or www.sccollege.edu/oec.

About Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College (SAC), which turned 100 years old in 2015, serves about 18,000 students each semester at its main campus in Santa Ana. The college prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, provides invaluable workforce training, and customized training for business and industry. In addition, another 11,000 students are served through the college’s School of Continuing Education located at Centennial Education Center. Ranked as one of the nation’s top two-year colleges awarding associate degrees to Latino and Asian students, the college is also recognized throughout the state for its comprehensive workforce training programs for nurses, firefighters, law enforcement and other medical personnel. SAC is one of two comprehensive colleges under the auspices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Visit www.sac.edu to learn more.

About Santiago Canyon College
Santiago Canyon College (SCC) serves about 14,000 students each semester. The college prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and careers, and provides courses for personal and professional development, as well as customized training for business and industry. The college is recognized for its adult education program which keeps the working adult—and senior—in mind by offering flexible schedules, and community locations. Serving the residents of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Tustin, and Villa Park, SCC is one of two comprehensive colleges under the auspices of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Visit http://www.sccollege.edu to learn more.

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Contact: Judy Iannaccone

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