Search our Site

Welding Price $193 Duration 5 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course This class is an introduction to the basic principles of manual welding. We begin with SMAW "Stick" welding and over the course session will include other processes such as GMAW "MIG" welding, elements of design & layout, basic fabrication techniques, and the proper use of appropriate shop equipment. Section : 06275.04 Location : Kennedy High School, Weld Shop I Dates : April 11 - May 9 Days : Thursdays Time : 5:00PM - 8:00 PM Cost : $193 Section : 06275.05 Location : Kennedy High School, Weld Shop I Dates : May 16 - June 13 Days : Thursdays Time : 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost : $193 **PLEASE NOTE - THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 15 STUDENTS** Click enroll to register and find out current class capacity. REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Carpenter

Programmable Logic Control Training Price $295 Duration 4 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course The PLC’s is the most widely used controller for the industrial world. They control HVAC Systems, Process Control, Manufacturing, and the Robotic industry. Learn the technology and how they operate. Section : 06217 Dates : July 10 - August 7 Days : Wednesday Time : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location : El Cerrito High School, Auto Shop Cost : $295 Number of meetings: 5 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Bartoni

Electrical Controls Price $494 Duration 12 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course This course will train you how to understand, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems. Students will learn: How to read, design, and test electrical schematics and ladder diagrams. Understand motor control, relay logic, circuit protection, transformers, generators, power distribution, building automation networks (BACNET) and basic PLC (Programmable logic controllers) How to read symbols related to control drawings. We provide electrical testing meters and tools. This is a Hands-On training class . You will be working with AC and DC power sources (single Phase and three phase). Safety will be discussed at our first meeting. Section 06216.02 Location : El Cerrito High School, Autoshop Dates : April 10 - June 26 Days : Wednesdays Time : 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost : $494 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Bartoni

Certificado de Reparacion y Mantenimiento de Edificios-Principiante Price $143 Duration 4 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course Registración limitada para 10 estudiantes. Esta clase es entrenamiento manual en carpintería, lectura de planos, electricidad, plomería, pintura y reparaciones. Materiales y herramientas serán proporcionadas para uso en la clase. 20 horas tienen que ser completadas para recibir certificado. Section: 06205.01 Location : DeJean Adult School, Rm E108 Dates : January 11 - March 7 Days : Thursday Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Cost : $143 Section : 06205.02 Location : DeJean Adult School, Rm E108 Dates : April 11 - May 30 Days : Thursday Time : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost : $143 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Rodriguez

Certificado de Reparación y Mantenimiento de Edificios-Avanzado Price $179 Duration 4 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course Espacio limitado a 10 estudiantes. Prerequisito: Clase de Principiante. La clase de principiante puede tomarse al mismo tiempo que la clase avanzada. Esta clase es entrenamiento manual en carpintería, lectura de planos, electricidad, plomería, pintura y reparaciones. Materiales y herramientas serán proporcionadas para uso en la clase. 20 horas tienen que ser completadas para recibir certificado. Section : 06210.02 Location DeJean Adult School, Rm. E108 Dates : April 13 - May 11 Days : Saturdays Time : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cost : $179 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Rodriguez

View Our Catalog View our Catalog Register for a Class! Visit Our Career Center Adult Secondary Education Earn your GED, High School Diploma or improve your reading and writing for FREE! Become a Citizen Learn how you can become a U.S. citizen. Learn English Improve your English and begin your journey toward fluency. Career, Trades & Skills Find and develop a Trades Skill that's right for your career field. Community Interest Classes Classes like sewing, cooking, learning languages and more! Explore our classes today! Learn Improve your skills in reading, writing, mathematics, computers and the English language. Grow Earn your diploma, prepare for college, or gain an industry-recognized credential Thrive Gain meaningful skills, build connections and enjoy experiences with fine arts, technology, health and wellness and more! ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 25 Celebrating the 2024 Contra Costa Chapter CCAE Award Honorees! 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Dec 18, 2023 Skillful Start: Embracing Trades in the New Year 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Nov 7, 2023 Do You Have your CPR & First Aid Certification? - Get both for $71 at WCCAE! 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Oct 26, 2023 🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1

Trades TRADES BROCHURE Certificado de Reparación y Mantenimiento de Edificios-Avanzado Esta clase es entrenamiento manual en carpintería, lectura de planos, electricidad, plomería, pintura y reparaciones. Price $179 Duration 4 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Electrical Controls This is a Hands-On training class. You will be working with AC and DC power sources (single Phase and three phase). Safety will be discussed at our first meeting. Price $494 Duration 12 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Certificado de Reparacion y Mantenimiento de Edificios-Principiante Esta clase es entrenamiento manual en carpintería, lectura de planos, electricidad, plomería, pintura y reparaciones. Price $143 Duration 4 Weeks MORE INFORMATION H.V.A.C I & II This class is structured to give you maximum training in the principals and theory of air conditioning and refrigeration systems Price $458 Duration 12 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Introduction to Stationary Engineering Training This course is for those that are interested in investing in training to become a facility engineer. Price $295 Duration ​ MORE INFORMATION Pre-Apprenticeship (Electrician Training) The Pre-apprenticeship (Electrician Training) course is a trade that is in the “High demand” trade category. This course provides you with electrical theory and hands-on practices necessary to prepare you for the IBEW apprenticeship test. Price $458 - $529 Duration 12 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Welding This class is an introduction to the basic principles of manual welding. Price $193 Duration 5 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Inside Wireman Training Learn the basic training to wire circuits, breakers, panels Price $295 Duration 4 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Programmable Logic Control Training The PLC’s is the most widely used controller for the industrial world. Price $295 Duration 4 Weeks MORE INFORMATION

Introduction to Stationary Engineering Training Price $295 Duration ​ REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course This course is for those that are interested in investing in future training to become a facility engineer under the Stationary Engineering union. Learn what their responsibilities are. What are the challenges, what master trade skills must you possess? Understand the business and management side of being in a leadership role such as an Assistant Chief, Chief Engineer, or a Facility Director Course Details : Section 06226 Location : El Cerrito High/Auto Shop Dates : July 9 - August 6 Days : Tuesday Time : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cost : $295 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Bartoni

Pre-Apprenticeship (Electrician Training) Price $458 - $529 Duration 12 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course The Pre-apprenticeship (Electrician Training) course is a trade that is in the “High demand” trade category. This course provides you with electrical theory and hands-on practices necessary to prepare you for the IBEW apprenticeship test. We train you to understand different electrical systems, wire types, breaker panels, branch circuits, bonding, grounding, load calculations, conduit bending, raceways, motor protection, solar and much more. Learn How to use electrical testing equipment and related tools. Safety Will be discussed at our first meeting. Section: 06284.01 Location: El Cerrito High School, Autoshop Dates: January 11 - March 28 Days: Thursday Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $458 Section : 06284.02 Location : El Cerrito High School, Autoshop Dates : April 11 - June 27 Days: Thursday Time : 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost : $529 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Bartoni

Inside Wireman Training Price $295 Duration 4 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course Learn the basic training to wire circuits, breakers, panels. Learn electrical calculations, wire sizes, and proper tool safety. We cover the National Electrical Code and OSHA guidelines. You will be working with 120/240 volt single phase. Section : 06227 Dates : July 11 - August 8 Days : Thursdays Time : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location : El Cerrito High School, Auto Shop Cost : $295 Number of meetings: 5 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Bartoni

H.V.A.C I & II Price $458 Duration 12 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course This class is structured to give you maximum training in the principals and theory of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. You will learn the techniques of soldering, brazing and other welding skills. You will learn how to recover, reclaim and recycle different refrigerants. Students will learn to test, adjust, balance and troubleshoot a variety of heating and cooling systems such as Split Systems, Ductless Systems, Heat Pumps, Ice Makers, Walk-in Boxes, Chillers, Ventilation systems and much more. We are an official EPA testing center for Type I, Type II, Type III and universal certifications. This is a mandatory requirement that will be discussed at our first meeting. We are a Hands-On training class. Details: Section: 06273.01 Location : El Cerrito High School, Autoshop Dates : January 20 - March 30 Days : Saturdays Time : 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Cost : $458 REGISTER ONLINE Your Instructor Bartoni

Job Opportunities Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Join our team! West Contra Costa Adult Education has a number of available positions. Please explore our job opportunities, and we encourage you to direct any questions regarding the hiring process to HR Technician, Laura Talley - Laura.talley@WCCUSD.net . EXPLORE MORE OPPORTUNITIES HERE ADULT ED LANGUAGE TEACHER READING COMPREHENSION PREP PAY RATE: $34.92 to $35.91 PART-TIME/HOURLY ALVARADO ADULT SCHOOL APPLY TODAY ADULT EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TEACHER PAY RATE: $34.92 to $35.91 PART-TIME/HOURLY ADULT EDUCATION APPLY TODAY ADULT ED COMMUNITY INTEREST CREDENTIALED/FEE BASED CLASS PAY RATE: $34.92 to $35.91 PART-TIME ADULT EDUCATION APPLY TODAY ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR COMMUNITY INTEREST PROGRAM PAY RATE: $32.55 PER HOUR CLASSIFIED/PART-TIME ADULT EDUCATION APPLY TODAY ADULT ED LANGUAGE TEACHER GERMAN | HOURLY PAY RATE: $34.92 to $35.91 PART-TIME ADULT EDUCATION APPLY TODAY ADULT ED LANGUAGE TEACHER RUSSIAN | HOURLY PAY RATE: $34.92 to $35.91 PAY RATE: $34.92 - $35.91 ADULT EDUCATION APPLY TODAY ADULT ED LANGUAGE TEACHER ARABIC | HOURLY PAY RATE: $34.92 to $35.91 ALVARADO ADULT SCHOOL APPLY TODAY ADULT ED LANGUAGE TEACHER SPANISH | HOURLY PAY RATE: $34.92 - $35.91 ADULT EDUCATION APPLY TODAY