It is that time of year for our annual NOCE College Transition event – Dream Your Future 2026!

Interested in starting your journey as a college student at Cypress or Fullerton College? Learn from experts on information that will help you start your journey as a student in a community college and beyond.

Questions?

Contact Anacany Torres, Counselor for Transition at anacany.torres@noce.edu

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Join us for an engaging Women’s History Month event discussing key issues that impact women leading.

Together, we’ll explore salient issues impacting women in leadership, including imposter syndrome, pushing past perfection, and the glass cliff effect.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be directed to Disability Support Services at (714) 808-4719 at least five days prior to the event.

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North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) will host the Spring 2026 PowerUp and Career Fair Mega Event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the NOCE Anaheim Campus in Rooms 105/107 and other locations on the first floor.

This free event, which also offers free parking, is open to both students and community members. It aims to connect people with employers, educational opportunities, and support services to help them get ready for work and improve their economic situation. The Office of Congressman Lou Correa will be there, too, helping to strengthen the links between NOCE, workforce partners, and community leaders.

Students attending the event can meet employers and community partners, explore career options, and learn about NOCE’s academic and career training programs. The fair will also have activities like an AI-assisted job search session, practice interviews, and professional headshot photography. These services are designed to help students improve their job skills, build confidence, and get ready for the workforce. The presence of the Office of Congressman Lou Correa will further connect students with community leaders and workforce partners.

To help students get the most out of the event, NOCE is offering career preparation workshops throughout February. These workshops provide practical advice and skill development so students can confidently meet with employers and handle professional situations. Together, the workshops and the PowerUp and Career Fair help students build the skills they need to succeed in their careers. This approach supports NOCE’s commitment to focusing on students, aligning with workforce needs, and helping students achieve long-term economic success by moving from learning skills to engaging in the professional world.

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NOCE is partnering with various organizations in Orange County to offer access to the widest range of service programs and agencies of any transition event in the area!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Irvine Union School District Learning Center – 3387 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606

70 service agencies:

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Online (Virtual Event through Zoom)

Employers and recruiters will be invited to take part, providing students with the chance to join breakout rooms tailored to their specific areas of interest.

Each employer or recruiter will have a dedicated breakout room, clearly labeled by either the company name or the field. Students will have the opportunity to explore and enter rooms that match their interests, allowing them to engage in conversations with recruiters or employers.

Featured Career Sectors:

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All NOCE students and employees are invited to the:

NOCE Fall Forward Fest

Thursday, October 16, 2025

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Anaheim Campus, First Floor 

(First floor entrance/parking lot circle, Student Center, and East Lot Parking Lot)

Learn about community resources, school programs, and services:

• Free vision exams and glasses (East Lot Parking Lot)
• Enrollment support for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, and more (First floor entrance/parking lot circle
• Tax preparation assistance (Student Center)
• Family readiness plans (Student Center)
• Register for tuition-free courses and services (Student Center)

Come by to visit our partners:

• Serve the People (vision services)
• County of Orange Social Services Agency (OCSSA)
• United Way
• NOCE Student Resources

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Why you should attend: Meet real professionals, make real connections.

This is your opportunity to speak directly with industry professionals who are eager to meet students like you. No pressure, just conversations!

Practice your networking skills in a friendly space.

Not sure how to network? No problem! This event is designed to help you build confidence and sharpen your professional communication in a casual, supportive setting.

Get constructive feedback and real-world insight.

Take this opportunity to ask questions, receive valuable tips, and gain helpful feedback from professionals to prepare you for the workforce better.

Gain confidence and understand professional expectations.

This event is designed to help you grow. Learn what it takes to thrive in a professional environment, from communication to etiquette and beyond.

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Congratulations to the 2025 NOCE graduates!

Nearly 700 students were celebrated at the NOCE 2025 Commencement and Student Success Ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos.

NOCE hosted a combined ceremony at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos for the first time to honor student achievement. By combining the two events, NOCE created an environment of inclusivity with a focus on transitioning to “next steps” while celebrating the graduates and program completers across all NOCE instructional programs: career technical education, high school diploma, GED preparation, disability support services transition, English as a Second Language advanced and academic success/college success, citizenship preparation, parenting, and student leadership.

Six outstanding students from each instructional program were also recognized with a Student Success Award for excelling in their academic endeavors, outstanding achievement, and service while often overcoming significant challenges. Thank you to our dignitary guests for attending and celebrating with us: President Brown, Dr. Dunsheath, Dr. Lopez, Dr. Bent, and Trustee Rosales, as well as Chancellor Breland, Vice Chancellor Williams, and District Director Stearns. 

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NOCE’s Director of Institutional Research and Planning, Dulce Delgadillo, was awarded the Rising Star Award by the California Community Colleges’ (CCC) Women’s Caucus on March 7, 2025.

This award recognizes a CCC female leader who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments and contributions to advance the success of constituents in their college or district. Recognizing emerging and innovative leaders, the award celebrates those early in their careers for notable achievement and considers criteria such as women’s advocacy, service, mentorship, leadership, community involvement, and career achievements.

Delgadillo has excelled in multiple areas, including advocating for and mentoring women and advancing noncredit education across the CCC system. She is serving for the fifth year as co-chair of the NOCCCD Latino Faculty and Staff Association, where she creates leadership and professional development opportunities for women, particularly Latinas, in higher education. Delgadillo has also been accepted into the HOPE Leadership Institute for Latinas and serves as Board President of the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter in Whittier, which provides critical education and support resources to survivors of domestic violence. Since 2019, Delgadillo has chaired the statewide Noncredit RP Workgroup, a learning community for noncredit institutional researchers across the CCC system, and in 2024, joined the RP Group Board. Delgadillo also co-founded Sisterhood for Equity, a consulting firm focused on equity-driven research and evaluation to foster policy change and leadership development.

As NOCE’s director of research, Delgadillo co-chairs the Vision 2030 Noncredit Metrics Workgroup to address the long-standing gaps in noncredit metrics. In this role she advocates for equitable representation of noncredit programming in system-wide data, policy, and funding decisions. She represents NOCE as the co-lead for technical assistance for all 71 CCCs and the K-12 system. The California Adult Education Program (CAEP) through the CCC Chancellor’s Office partners with the California Department of Education to provide support for adult learners for the K-12 and community college system. In addition to this prestigious award, Dulce has received the NOCCCD Women of DEIA Award, the NOCCCD North Star Award, and the NOCE Colleague of the Year Award.

Congratulations to Rising Star, Dulce Delgadillo!

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Due to adverse weather conditions, NOCE creatively reimagined our Black Joy Celebration last Thursday in honor of Black History Month to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Although the official event program will be postponed to a later date, we were thrilled to present a Black History Month Cultural Experience Walk on the first floor of the Anaheim Campus, hosted by the NOCE ADES Ghana Fellows, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This Cultural Experience Walk provided insights into significant Black historical figures who have made an impact across various cultural domains. Attendees were invited to enjoy a “to-go” lunch, generously provided by Dowhatchalik Food Services and co-sponsored by the District Office of Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion. We extend our gratitude to everyone who joined us in honoring the importance of Black History Month.

We were pleased to welcome Anaheim City Council Members Norma Kurtz and Carlos Leon, along with several other District staff and community partners, including Dr. Byron Clift Breland, Fred Williams, Kai Stearns, Alba Recinos, NOCE Student Trustee Robert Johnson, as well as faculty and staff from Cypress College and Fullerton College.

Special thanks go to the NOCE Ghana Faculty Fellows—Tina McClurkin, Dr. Kimberley H. Stiemke, Afraim Sedrak, and Matt Van Gelder—along with the entire planning team: Danielle Davy, Julie Schoepf, Valentina Purtell, Jennifer Perez, Neshia Jenkins, Antionese “Annie” Cotton, Jayzelle Mata, Nancy Flores, Maria Aceituno, Stacy Webb, and Renee Myles, as well as the many dedicated employee and student volunteers.

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