5 Reasons Orange County Businesses Collaborate with NOCRC
Photo Caption: NOCE Electrical Technology students learn the latest techniques to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment to meet the increasing demand for skilled employees in the field. June 07, 2019. In adult education, we often visualize the classroom-to-career continuum as a “pathway” — a GPS-direct expressway from “point A” to “point B.” In reality, …
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A Community Conversation: DSS Hosts Event Promoting Workplace Diversity
May 09, 2019. When it comes to thriving in the Southern California economy, adults with disabilities face steep drawbacks. The Disability Support Services (DSS) Workgroup of the North Orange County Regional Consortium for Adult Education (NOCRC) is working hard to change that—with help from the community. On May 23, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 …
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Helping Students Reach New Heights: The NOCRC ARISE Lab
March 06, 2019. According to the latest data from the California Department of Education, approximately 97,000 California public school students were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2018. That’s a 700 percent increase since 2001. The reasons for this dramatic rise are yet unknown, but may include a myriad of factors, such as the …
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NOCRC Implements Successful 2016/17 Plan
The North Orange County Regional Consortium (NOCRC) for the California Adult Education Program was allocated $3.6 million to successfully implement the approved 2016/17 plan. Following were the key outcomes: Basic Skills 50 completers of the direct-instruction math workshops at on-site High School Diploma Program (HSDP) labs Off-site HSDP labs: Gilbert South (AUHSD) Lab hosted 273 …
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Enhancing Community Connection at More Than 30 Off-Site Locations
Under the leadership of the English as a Second Language (ESL)/Citizenship Program Interim Director Katalin Gyurindak, a team of ESL experts including Special Projects Director Natalya Dollar, Student Services Specialist Carlos Gordillo, and Professional Expert Jon Schoepf, met with community-based class partners throughout the 2017 Summer Term. The team met with directors, administrators, and community …
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NOCE Utilizes Grants to Strengthen Pathways to College and Employment
NOCE serves as an entry point to career training for adult students, especially those in high-risk, underserved populations. In addition to equipping students with strong technical skills, the Career Technical Education (CTE) Program made significant strides in prepping students to obtain employment or advance in learning. To achieve this goal, CTE applied for funding from …
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