Other Opportunities To Gain Job Skills Adult schools offer career certification programs to improve your future Career training programs at adult schools offer students the chance to learn new skills that may help them improve
Court Reporting
Administrative Assistant
their performance in a current profession or gain skills and
This program is a comprehensive competency-based
As the reliance on technology continues to expand,
certifications needed to start in a new field.
program. Students learn a variety of skills adaptable to
the role of the Administrative Assistant has greatly
several occupational areas.
evolved to perform fewer clerical tasks and take on the
Real-time court reporters are needed for court,
Auto Body Repair
roles of information and communication managers.
television, web broadcasts and services for the deaf or
They perform a variety of duties necessary to run an
This program introduces the student to the field of
hard-of-hearing. The current shortage of reporters in
organization efficiently: plan and schedule meetings
automotive body and fender repair. Students receive basic
California effectively guarantees employment for new
and appointments; organize and maintain paper and
theory and discussion on shop practices and procedures.
graduates.
electronic files; manage projects; handle travel; and
Students learn the proper use of tools, materials and paint
With increases in the number of court cases and new
disseminate information.
products currently used in the auto body industry. The
federal regulations, the number of court reporting jobs
They also may use desktop publishing software
majority of time is spent in the shop working on projects
is predicted to increase 18 percent over the next several
and digital graphics to create spreadsheets, compose
either in small groups or individually. Emphasis is placed
years.* Reporters employed by the court systems have a
correspondence, manage databases and create
on safety and shop discipline. This course provides the
potential income of $75,000+ per year.*
presentations, reports and documents.
Offered at: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
necessary comprehension for the student to become a
Administrative Assistants may also negotiate with vendors, maintain leased equipment, purchase supplies,
productive entry-level employee in the auto body repair * National Court Reporters Association
industry. Offered at: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center, Twin Rivers Adult School
Networking/ Computer Repair A+
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
manage areas such as stockrooms or corporate libraries, and retrieve data from various sources. Offered at: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center, Elk Grove Adult and Community Education, Twin Rivers Adult School
A+ is an industry standard and this certification is
This program provides students with the knowledge
passes the CompTIA A+ exam, they automatically become
and skills necessary to service, troubleshoot and repair
part of an international organization with a certification
residential and commercial heating, air-conditioning
that is known all over the world and is good in any country.
and refrigeration systems. Learn the basics of electrical
This certifies that the person holding the certification is
and mechanical troubleshooting as utilized in the
well-versed in the knowledge of how a computer functions
HVAC industry. Enjoy hands-on opportunities to
and how to troubleshoot any and all PC systems at a
recover, evacuate and charge HVAC equipment, and
business or on a home computer. Also, this certifies
challenge your ability to build simple and complex
the knowledge and technical competency of entry-level
electrical simulators to gain a clearer understanding of
computer service technicians.
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international. Once a student passes this course and
CISCO CCNA certification is also an international
HVAC systems. The students will also take, and pass, international EPA 608, 609, and R410A Refrigerant
certification. This certification means that the holder
Handling Tests and employment-ready ctertifications.
of it is well-rounded in knowledge for small, as well as
Offered at: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center, Twin Rivers Adult School
large networks, i.e., LANs, WANs, MAN and many other
An Accounting Specialist is a professional who keeps
networking infrastructures.
financial accounts for all types of businesses. As an
This certification is a non-vendor, non-product-
Accounting Specialist Accounting Specialist, it would be your job to keep
specific certification program. It provides an industry-
accurate financial records. In larger companies, you may
recognized and valuable credential that may open doors
be the only person trained to handle financial matters like
with prospective employers or lead to job advancement
wages and invoices.
opportunities. The program is supported by major
Typical entry positions include:
computer hardware and software vendors, distributors,
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
resellers and publications. A+ certification covers two
• Accounts Payable Clerk
main areas of competency: core hardware and operating
• Accounting Assistant
system (OS).
• Accounting Technician
Offered at: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center, Elk Grove Adult and Community Education, Roseville Adult School
With experience, you can often take on management responsibilities and more complex tasks, such as drafting
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financial reports, planning and budget control and
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Learning the Skills to Succeed
assisting with audits. Offered at: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center, Davis Adult School, Elk Grove Adult and Community Education, Sunrise Tech, Woodland Adult School.
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