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Welcome to the LACC Noncredit Adult Education Program

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California students take charge of your future!
Enroll in Adult Education Classes.

Classes only open to students living in California.
Out-of-state students please visit nld.org for schools in your area.

Classes available In-person and Online
Open Entry

LACC Schedule of Classes 

Spring 2025


February 10, 2025 - June 9,2025


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Winter 2025


January 6 - February 9, 2025


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Fall 2024


August 26 - December 15, 2024


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Assistance Online or In-person


Office Hours  

Virtual Office Hours
(Zoom ID: laccnoncredit)
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:30pm
  • Thursday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 12:30pm

On-Campus Office Hours

  • Monday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    & 3:00pm - 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Special Office Hours - Thanksgiving Week 
  • Monday, 11/25/24  Open      8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 11/26/24 Closed
  • Wednesday, 11/27/24 Closed
  • Thursday, 11/28/24 Closed - Holiday
  • Friday, 11/29/24 Closed - Holiday
  • Saturday, 11/30/24 Closed
CLASSES will meet as scheduled Monday, 11/25/24 to Wednesday, 11/27/24.
ZOOM office closed 11/25/24 to 11/30/2024
The office will reopen Monday, December 2nd at 9:00 am.

Apply and Enroll to Classes by Zoom

https://laccd.zoom.us/my/laccnoncredit​

Zoom Meeting ID: 555 631 2141

For real time assistance please visit our Zoom office during our office hours.


Complete College Application Online

Noncredit Adult Education Online Application

Please allow 2-3 business days for your application to be processed.
Once your application is processed, you will receive an electronic welcome letter with your Student Identification Number and enrollment instructions. If you do not receive an email message with your Student ID, check the spam or junk folder for the LACCD admission’s email notification.

  • Academic Preparation
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Banquet and Restaurant Server
  • Beginning English as a Second Language
  • Career Discovery Skills
  • Child Development Readiness
  • College Readiness Math Fundamentals I
  • College Readiness Math Fundamentals II
  • Computer Skills for the Workplace
  • Custodial Technician Training
  • Customer Service Skills
  • E-Commerce
  • English as a Second Language – Civics
  • English as a Second Language – Conversation
  • English as a Second Language – Pronunciation
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages – Level 1
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages Level – 2
  • Entrepreneurship Skills
  • Food Handler’s Preparation
  • Food Service Manager Skills Preparation
  • Front Desk Representative & Reservationist
  • Gig Economy Success Kit
  • Global Business
  • Guestroom Attendant
  • Health Career Readiness
  • Healthcare Services
  • High School Equivalency Test Preparation
  • Hospitality
  • In Home Supportive Services Skills
  • International Marketing Professional
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  • Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Job Readiness
  • Law and Ethics in Business
  • Literacy Level ESL
  • Medical Interpretation
  • Medical Terminology for Career Readiness
  • Professionalism & Success in Healthcare Occupations
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Retailing Smarts
  • Technical Office Occupation Skills
  • Technology for Success in the Workplace
  • Vocational English as a Second Language I
  • Vocational English as a Second Language II
  • Workforce Literacy Skills
  • Workplace Success I – Creativity in the Workplace
  • Workplace Success II – Creative Leadership
  • The Urban Ambassadors

The Los Angeles City College (LACC) Noncredit / Adult Education program prepares Basic Skills learners, English as a Second Language learners, disadvantaged populations, and other non-traditional college students to attain the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully acquire and retain employment, transition to college, and/or eff ectively explore, plan and establish career pathways leading to growth opportunities in high demand occupations.

The noncredit/adult education and training programs encompass valuable noncredit certifi cates and over 100 courses in Academic Preparation, High School Equivalency Test Preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Vocational ESL, Citizenship, ESL CIVICS, Career Discovery Skills, Child Development Readiness, Customer Service Skills, Entrepreneurship Skills, Health Career Readiness, Hospitality, In-Home Supportive Services Skills, Job Readiness, Retailing Smarts, and Workforce Literacy Skills.

Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) Programs are sequenced courses resulting in noncredit certifi cates of completion or competency and leading to improved employability, job placement, and academic skills.

All noncredit courses and certificate programs are FREE.

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All courses can be offered on a “Stand-Alone” basis.

CDCP Programs are off ered in the areas of short term vocational or workforce preparation, basic skills, and English as a Second Language. Certifi cate programs are favorably recognized by business and industry and are frequently used as a requirement for professional advancement. Classes are noncredit and do not generate degree applicable college units.

A full range of personal, career and academic counseling services is available to students enrolled in the noncredit courses. All of the courses and services are free.

Classes are located at Los Angeles City College and many educational sites throughout the community, to allow accessibility to match varying student needs. Open entry/ open exit classes allow students to register anytime during the school year. Day, evening, and Saturday classes are off ered to meet the needs of all students, specifi cally the working adult.

Assists students in strengthening their skills in reading writing, spelling, mathematics, English usage and grammar. Academic Preparation provides students with a strong educational foundation than can be used as a basis of employment preparation, college-level readiness, High School Equivalency Test Preparation, and vocational programs.

Assist second language learners improve their English listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills in order to reach their career, academic, and personal goals. Classes also incorporate civics education to community members and prospective United States citizens. Specialized strands such as Vocational ESL are available to the advanced-level ESL students.

Introduces students to U.S. citizenship and naturalization process, U.S. history, and government. Prepares students for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS interview and exam.

The Career Educational Programs offers students a variety of short-term certificate programs and single course options designed to prepare for a high-demand career and advance current work skills. The Career Educational Training programs combine academic knowledge with technical and occupational skills to provide students with pathways to long-term careers and success.

Mission Statement

The LACC Noncredit and Adult Education program's mission is to link education, work, and training to improve competitiveness within the workforce.

Announcements

The Noncredit Adult Education Offices are located in the Chemistry Building.

Events and Celebrations: 

  • Citizenship Events: 
  • November 16 Citizenship Workshop (last one for 2024)  by appointment only.​

Register by Zoom, in-person, or directly by Noncredit Adult Education Online Application


Course Descriptions

Noncredit Programs: Course Descriptions
College Catalog
Class Schedules

Noncredit Adult Education

Office Hours and Location

Virtual Office Hours
(Zoom ID: laccnoncredit)

  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:30pm
  • Thursday: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 12:30pm

On-Campus Office Hours

  • Monday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    & 3:00pm - 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
  • Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Contact

Angelica Ramirez, Dean
Phone: (323) 953-4000 Ext. 2230

Email our office for information and assistance:
Email: @email

Resources

Free Office 365
Office of Special Services
CalWORKs Program

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