Castro Valley Adult and Career Education

Castro Valley Adult and Career Education Castro Valley Adult and Career Education | Your Stepping Stone to your New Career, Passions, and New Knowledge. Visit https://linktr.ee/cvace Today!

Join our Community Interest Classes,
Medical Academy, GED/High School Diploma Program, and so much more! PROGRAMS:

High School Diploma
• Regular classroom and independent study
• GED preparation and testing
• GED distance learning

Adult Basic Education - reading and math skills

Adults with Disabilities – developmentally disabled

English as a Second Language
• ESL classroom – day and evening
• ESL distance learning

Citizenship

Career and Technical Education
• Medical Career Training
• Computer Instruction

Parenting Education

Community Interest Classes
• Health, Fitness and Nutrition
• Languages
• Dance and Music
• Dog Training

Active Adults 55+

Planning your estate can feel overwhelming—but understanding your options can make a big difference for you and the peop...
09/14/2026

Planning your estate can feel overwhelming—but understanding your options can make a big difference for you and the people you care about.
Join us for a two-hour Living Trust & Estate Planning course covering topics such as living trusts, wills, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, asset titling, beneficiaries, tax planning, long-term care, and planning for different family dynamics.

📍 Castro Valley Adult & Career Education
📅 September 30
🕓 4:30–6:30 PM
💲$35
📝 Register by September 22

Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing plan, this course is designed to help you better understand the decisions involved in protecting your assets and planning for the future.

To register, visit cvadult.org → Programs → Community Interest → select the A–Z Course List and search for Living Trust & Estate Planning.

09/01/2026

Ever thought about a career in healthcare — without the direct patient care?

Our new Medical Billing & Coding program is officially open for enrollment!

You’ll learn medical terminology, diagnostic and procedural coding, insurance billing, revenue cycle management, and walk away fully prepared for your certification exam.

It’s 100% online, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am–12:30pm, starting September 14th. All you need to get started is a high school diploma or GED.

Seats are limited — enroll today at cvace.link/medbc (link in bio).

The people behind CVACE. 💙A team dedicated to helping our community learn, grow, achieve, and discover what’s next. We’r...
08/11/2026

The people behind CVACE. 💙

A team dedicated to helping our community learn, grow, achieve, and discover what’s next. We’re ready for another great year at CVACE!

Congratulations to the CVACE GED & High School Diploma Class of 2026! 🎓✨Every graduate has a different story, a differen...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to the CVACE GED & High School Diploma Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Every graduate has a different story, a different journey, and a different reason for returning to school. No matter where you started, what obstacles you faced, or how long it took to get here, you chose to keep going and that’s something worth celebrating.

We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of you for finishing strong and reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have brought you to this moment, and we can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you.

We hope you’ll stay connected with us and come back to share your future career, educational, and life adventures.

Stay tuned for more graduation highlights! 🎉

06/04/2026

Behind every successful internship is a community willing to open its doors and invest in someone’s future.

Through CVACE’s STRIDES Paid Internship Program, adults with disabilities have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience, develop professional skills, build confidence, and explore meaningful career pathways in supportive workplace environments.

We’re grateful for the local businesses and community partners who help make these opportunities possible. Together, we’re creating spaces where students can learn, contribute, grow, and prepare for future employment.

Thank you to our community partners for helping turn hands-on experience into lasting opportunity. 🤝 and a big congrats to Carl for graduating your Paid Internship Program!

06/04/2026

A look back at some special moments from our PIPS Graduation Celebration 🎓✨

This program is about more than gaining workplace experience—it’s about building confidence, developing new skills, forming meaningful connections, and discovering what’s possible through hands-on learning.

We are incredibly proud of each intern for the dedication, growth, and perseverance they demonstrated throughout their journey. A sincere thank you to our community partners, mentors, families, and supporters who helped make these experiences possible.

Congratulations to our graduates—we can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. 👏

A special congratulations to our PIPS graduates! 🎉👏These photos capture just a few moments from a meaningful milestone a...
06/04/2026

A special congratulations to our PIPS graduates! 🎉👏

These photos capture just a few moments from a meaningful milestone as our interns celebrated the completion of their Paid Internship Program experience.

Over the course of their internships, students gained valuable workplace skills, built confidence, explored new environments, and continued growing both personally and professionally. Many challenged themselves to step outside their comfort zones, learn new responsibilities, and contribute to workplaces throughout our community.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible Castro Valley business partners who welcomed our interns, shared their knowledge, and helped create meaningful learning experiences. Your mentorship and support play an important role in helping students prepare for future opportunities.

We would also like to recognize the families, friends, job coaches, and supporters who encouraged our interns throughout their journey.

Congratulations to all of our graduates—we are proud of everything you have accomplished and look forward to seeing what comes next. 🎓✨

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A quick behind-the-scenes look at Carl (in purple) alongside the incredible team at the CVUSD Warehouse 👏Through our PIP...
05/26/2026

A quick behind-the-scenes look at Carl (in purple) alongside the incredible team at the CVUSD Warehouse 👏

Through our PIPS (Paid Internship Program), students gain real-world work experience, build confidence, strengthen workplace skills, and become part of supportive professional environments right here in our community.

We’re incredibly grateful for local partners like the CVUSD Warehouse for helping create meaningful opportunities for our students every day.

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05/12/2026

There are so many reasons why someone may not finish high school the first time around— life happens.

This story was created to reflect the emotions, obstacles, and second chances that so many adults experience before deciding to go back and finish what they started. At Castro Valley Adult & Career Education, our GED and High School Diploma programs are designed to support adults across the Bay Area who are ready for a fresh start and a brighter future.

With flexible daytime and evening classes, hybrid learning options, supportive staff, and additional career pathways available, our goal is to help students move forward with confidence.

If you’re located in Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, or surrounding Bay Area cities and have been thinking about earning your GED or high school diploma, this could be your sign.

Visit CVAdult.org to learn more ⭐️

This animated short film was created using AI-generated visuals inspired by the many real-life experiences and journeys shared within our adult education community while respecting student privacy.

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Thinking about picking up a new hobby or getting back into music? 🎸 Our guitar classes at Castro Valley Adult & Career ...
05/11/2026

Thinking about picking up a new hobby or getting back into music? 🎸

Our guitar classes at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education are a great way for adults to learn new skills, explore creativity, and join a welcoming learning community right here in Castro Valley.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s a place for you here.

Visit CVAdult.org to learn more about upcoming classes.

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