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VACE Voted Favorite West County Trade School!
VACE was again voted 2014 West County Favorite Trade School by readers of the Ventura County Star newspaper! -
Spring Classes Start April 7, 2014!
Check our catalog for Community Enrichment classes starting April 7, 2014. -
Ventura County Concert Band 50th Year!
Free Spring Concert on April 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the Ventura High School Auditorium. Join the band this year as they celebrate their golden anniversary. -
VACE Awarded "Health Champion Award"
VACE was awarded the "Health Champion Award" given by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. -
First in State with Computer-based GED!
In response to the increased demand for computer-based testing resulting from the phasing out of the paper-based GED test, VACE has opened a second Pearson-VUE test center dedicated to GED testing.
Students may go online (www.gedcomputer.com) to complete the GED registration process, pay for and schedule tests, which are taken in our Pearson-Vue test Center. -
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WIA Funding Awarded to VACE
Pending final approval by the California Department of Education, VACE has been re-awarded Workforce Investment ACT Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding.-
Unemployed Adults 18 to 21 Years Old
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FEES $2/hour (see fees listed for individual classes)
$5/hour drop-in fee
Fall Quarter starts September 23, 2013
Winter Quarter starts January 21, 2014
Spring Quarter starts April 7, 2014
Aerobics – Low Impact Aerobics
This class provides a good, solid workout for people who want to improve flexibility and cardiovascular endurance without running or jumping. All classes use hand-held weights and resistance bands.
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | TTh | 4:00 - 5:15 pm |
Fee: $54 per quarter, Fall
Fee: $60 per quarter, Winter, Spring
Clothing Construction – Quiltmaking
Learn about quilting, wearable art, and related crafts. Design and create decorative quilts of all sizes. Machines and cutting tables are available in class. Students provide their own materials.
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advani | 5200 Valentine Road | 201 | T | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Advani | 5200 Valentine Road | 201 | W | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Fee: $54 per quarter, Fall
Fee: $60 per quarter, Winter, Spring
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advani | 5200 Valentine Road | 201 | W | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Fee: $72 per quarter, Fall
Fee: $80 per quarter, Winter, Spring
Spanish – Conversational Spanish
This class is designed for individuals interested in learning, maintaining and/or improving their ability to converse in Spanish at intermediate and advanced levels. Through vocabulary development, basic grammar, reading exercises and guided practice, students learn the essentials of understanding and speaking contemporary Spanish. Students buy their own books. ¡Adelante!
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
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| Martz | 5200 Valentine Road | 201 | Th | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Fee: $60 per quarter, Fall, Winter
Fee: $54 per quarter, Spring
Yoga – Healthy Living Through Yoga
Yoga classes are designed to increase flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and awareness. Practice a variety of yoga postures, adapted to accommodate all fitness levels. Learn to manage stress through visualization, breathing and relaxation techniques.
| Instructor | Location | Room | Days | Time |
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| Thurston | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | M | 4:00 - 5:30 pm |
| Wilson | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | T | 5:30 - 7:00 pm |
| Thurston | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | W | 4:00 - 5:30 pm |
| Thurston | 5200 Valentine Road | 104 | Th | 5:30 - 7:00 pm |
Monday Class Fees (per quarter):
$21 Fall; $24 Winter; $27 Spring
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Class Fees (per quarter):
$27 Fall; $30 Winter; $30 Spring