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The Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium (SVAEC) is sharing recordings from its “Ven al Café con Pan” series so participants can watch on demand. Sessions are designed to be practical and accessible, with content available in both English and Spanish. 2025 Topics:
Access the Recordings: Use the “Register for More Café con Pan” QR code on the flyer to access recordings and receive updates on future sessions. Questions? Contact Ana Mendoza at [email protected] or 831-796-6900 ext. 1372, 1373.  
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SVAEC is continuing “Ven al Café con Pan” with Spring 2026 watch parties focused on timely, high-interest topics. Sessions run 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the first hour in Spanish and the second hour in English. Spring 2026 Topics:
Join Live: Video: meet.google.com/ysd-fqcg-auf Phone: +1 443-671-8162 (PIN: 521 078 386#) Questions? Contact Ana Mendoza at [email protected] or 831-796-6900 ext. 1372, 1373.
The Salinas Valley Adult Education Consortium (SVAEC) is offering free virtual immigration consultations with attorneys Armida Mendoza and Lorena Vargas. Consultations are available 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and are first-come, first-served. You may also pre-register here. Consultation Dates (2026)
How to Join Video call: meet.google.com/ykx-uryk-kdc Phone: +1 929-277-5667 (PIN: 162 517 090#) Questions and Pre-Registration Call 831-796-6900 ext. 1372 or 1373 or email Ana Mendoza at [email protected]
In her own words, Imelda states: All I can say is that I enjoy learning new things and sharing them with anyone who needs them. I really like promoting education and encouraging people of all ages to continue learning. As Nelson Mandela said, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon we have to change the world.’ California Assembly Bill 805 (AB 805) proposes the Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program, a statewide workforce development initiative designed to connect young people ages 16–24 with paid apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities. The program focuses on building career pathways, hands-on training, and industry-recognized skills that lead to long-term employment.
A recent update to AB 805 formally adds adult education as an eligible partner and participant group, an important win reflecting one of CCAE’s Legislative Day advocacy priorities from last year. After being held over, the bill is now being reconsidered during the current legislative session. AB 805 also calls for the creation of a youth apprenticeship data system and ongoing legislative reporting to strengthen workforce policy, accountability, and outcomes across California’s education and training systems. You can view the full bill and track updates here: AB 805 Full Text. January & February Opportunities
She also supports her colleagues by being dependable, collaborative, and always willing to go the extra mile. Her reliability during evening hours is especially critical to the smooth operation of the adult school program, ensuring that both staff and students feel confident and supported.
Through her compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment, Isabel Garcia has made a lasting impact on the adult school community and exemplifies the values of service, empathy, and dedication.  Melina Bezada is the adult child of two Mexican immigrants. Her mother had little education to help Melina succeed in a world where academic training leads to economic success. Melina was one of nine children with two children of her own. It was her goal to complete high school, gain employment with a local school district, and learn how to navigate the college and academic systems to be able to help her children succeed in school and have access to higher education.
Melina graduated from Apple Valley Adult School's diploma program and then volunteered and substituted on campus throughout the pandemic shutdown. She voluntarily helped the school remain open to provide a place for the US Census to operate and survey the cities of Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley, bringing more funding to these very poor and underrepresented areas. This January, she was finally able to attain full-time employment at the school where she earned an adult diploma, with her two children by her side. Ms. Bezada is also a graduate with an AA degree from Victor Valley College, where she has worked part-time as a student worker. Ms. Bezada was on the Dean's list at Victor Valley Community College for her academic achievement. Both of her own children are now in college and are on the Dean's list every semester, as she is able to help and support them. Even though she now works full-time for the Apple Valley program and is a college student, she volunteers annually to help our counselor canvass our local community for the point-in-time homeless count. Melina Bezada is also listed in CASAS national resource videos produced by Apple Valley Adult School during the pandemic to encourage students to take the Employment and Earnings survey. She continues to be a model to us all of what it means to succeed. Melina Bezada has presented at CAEP, SCOE, and TDLS. Her unique perspective as an adult education student makes her an outstanding advocate for those she serves. CALPRO December & January Opportunities CALPRO November Opportunities |
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