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Columbia College's Adult Education Program provides students with access to a variety of courses at little or no cost to assist them in reaching their personal, academic, and professional goals. 

Columbia Adult School Transition (CAST) program
  • Did you know you can earn college credits while completing your GED/high school equivalency?
  • In partnership with the Motherload Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), Columbia offers a dual enrollment program for adult school students as approved by Senate Bill 554.
  • To learn more about CAST, please click here (Para información en español, haz click aquí).
  • To fill out a registration form click here.
English Language Learners
  • Learn or improve your English language skills online.
  • Columbia College offers one course in English Language Learning: ELL701 - Multi-Level English Language Learning.
  • Columbia College offers an English Language Proficiency Certificate of Achievement. You can learn more about these courses and the certificate in the College Catalog.
General Educational Development (GED)
  • Columbia College is no longer offering GED Testing Services or GED Preparation courses.
  • We are partnering with Adult Education providers in our community to provide adult dual enrollment for those who wish to take college courses and seek their Diploma/GED.
  • For those looking for GED Testing or GED Prep, click here for helpful community resources.
  • If you have any questions or need more information, please call 209-588-5244.

 

Short-Term Occupational Traning Programs

  • Gain a strong foundation in the priniples of phlebotomy.
  • Prepare to pass the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination.
  • 84 hour cours +40 hours of externship.
  • Fully sponsored program at no cost to students. Uniforms, books and supplies included.
  • Click here to register for an information session.
  • Click here to fill out the program application form. Program applications are accepted between December 19th, 2024 and February 12th, 2025

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  • Become a multi-skilled allied health care professional speializing in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care setting.
  • 187.5 hour course, +120 hours of externship.
  • Fully sponsored program at no cost to students. 
  • Click here to register for an information session.
  • Click here to fill out the program application form. Program applications are accepted between December 19th, 2024 and February 12th, 2025

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  • Learn the hands on skills, aquire the training and certification to start working in local casinos fast!
  • This 4 week short term occupational training is intended to teach individuals to be a professional card dealer and is completely FREE for students.
  • Students are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited, get registered today!
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon session.
  • Classes begin January 27, 2025, Click here to register!

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Contact Info

Campus Location: Manzanita Building

Contact Information:
Email: cccommunityadulted@yosemite.edu
Office: 209-588-5244

Fall/Spring Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

 

Abby Sunday
Program Specialist - Community/Adult Education/CAST Program