2025 Fall Schedule is Now Available! - North Orange Continuing Education

NOCE’s 2025 Fall Semester class schedule is now available online at www.noce.edu/schedule

Schedules will be mailed to North Orange County homes the week of June 23, 2025. Fall semester classes begin Monday, August 11, 2025.

NOCE Registration Dates for 2025 Fall Semester:

Registration opens at 8 a.m. on both dates. Visit www.noce.edu/register for more information.

Career Exploration Classes – Workforce Preparation (page 53) in animal care, childcare, retail, and food service. These entry-level, tuition-free courses are open to all students and recommended for adults with disabilities to gain workplace skills, explore career paths, and prepare for future success — a perfect first step before Career Technical Education (CTE).
ESL for Work Certificates (page 66 and 73). Students who want to build employment skills enroll in two courses to earn the Employment Preparation A Certificate – Job Searches and Resume Writing; and Interview Skills. Or, students can complete two courses for the Employment Preparation B Certificate – U.S. Workplace Culture and Etiquette; and U.S. Workplace Operations and Financial Literacy. These are offered at Anaheim Campus, North Orange County ROP, and online.

Pre-College ESL Course in collaboration with Fullerton College (page 68). This mirrored course lets noncredit ESL students experience college credit classes—without the cost or pressure. As a noncredit student, they will attend the same Fullerton College class and complete the same assignments as credit students, earning a pass/no pass—no letter grade.
Emeritus Creative Writing and Guided Memoirs classes. These tuition-free writing courses are designed for adults 50+, but open to all, 18+ with a passion for writing and storytelling. The Creative Writing for Seniors course (page 78), although not new, the online option is new. Students can explore fiction, non-fiction, poetry and more. The new Guided Memoirs class (page 80) guides students to reflect, write, and share their life’s journey in a supportive group. Beginners are welcome!

College Preparation courses (page 24). Tuition-free courses to build confidence and core skills in math, reading, and writing. These flexible courses offer online and a new in-person option for the College Prep English course. Supportive instructors are great for students wanting to return to school, prepare for college, or strengthen a specific skill.
Office Assistant and Personal Care Aide certificates (page 29). Students can get job-ready with these tuition-free career technical education programs. As an office assistant, students can gain real-world skills for entry-level to advanced administrative jobs with a median salary of $20-$25/hour. Students will learn computer applications, customer service, information management, and soft skills like time management. The Office Assistant, Introduction certificate takes approximately nine months to complete. Another in-demand job, a personal care aide, is a rewarding career helping others live independently. In just four months, students can earn a certificate by learning personal care skills, health and safety skills, and tips for understanding and communicating with clients.

Career Pathways for English Learners (page 67) – ESL students can learn English and gain job skills at the same time! The Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (IBEST) courses provide two teachers to help students achieve their goals faster. This semester, NOCE will offer IBEST courses in Office Assistant, Introduction. Students who complete the first half of the program will qualify for a volunteer office assistant role to gain real experience that could lead to a job.
The Parenting Program offers a variety of Child Wellness courses (pages 90-91) this fall semester, ranging from 4 to 6 weeks long, as well as a few one-day workshops. Topics include Raising Culturally Responsive Children; Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences; Connected Parenting: Early Childhood and Infancy; Mental Wellness in the Home; Foster, Kinship, and Adoptive Families; Understanding Addictive Behaviors; Strengthening Families; and Internet Safety and Awareness. Students can complete a series of courses and earn a certificate.