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​State Center Adult Education Consortium consists of adult schools, community colleges, and other local partners that provide basic education and short-term career technical education training for adults 18 years and older in order to assist with seamless transitions into the workforce and/or post-secondary education.​​
Student Success
Learning Never Stops!

S.C.A.E.C. is proud to share the success stories of our Student Ambassadors.
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​Estephanie Alonzo

High School Diploma Graduate
​Fresno Adult School
As a mother of three, my path toward a Child Development/ Child Welfare degree at Fresno City College has been profoundly shaped by Fresno Adult School.

When I arrived, I was seeking support that had been absent in my upbringing within a large family. Fresno Adult School provided exactly that – a crucial hand and vital resources that helped me excel in my studies and in life.

​Their commitment to my success, and to the future of my children, was clear from day one. They empowered me with the confidence and tools needed to embark on this journey. I am truly excited and deeply grateful to the dedicated team at Fresno Adult School for being the foundation behind my progress. 
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​Jose Uribe
High School Diploma Graduate
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Madera Adult School
If I had one regret in life, it would be that I did not get to walk with my graduating class in 1992. While still in high school, I became a father. I had no clue what life was going to be like, but I knew that I would have to take care of my young family. 

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I tried to stay in school, work, play sports, and raise a newborn, but it overwhelmed me. So, I ended up dropping out of school to support my family financially. As the years went by, I tried going back to school to finish, but I had responsibilities as a father and a husband, and once again I had to leave. Getting my high school diploma became just a dream—one that I didn’t think about too often.

In the last few years, I have not been able to work due to my health condition, so I decided to go back to school and finish this time. It was not easy, but I was determined to get my diploma. I am grateful for all the help my teacher and the school staff have given me. And because of their help—and the support of my family, especially my wife—I was finally able to walk with my graduating class of 2025. My dream finally came true.
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Alex Lopez

High School Diploma Graduate
​ Selma Adult School
My name is Alex Lopez, and my journey hasn't been easy. For many years, I was caught up in a life on the streets—fueled by drugs and alcohol, running from responsibility, and causing pain to the people who loved me most. I was held accountable for my actions, but for a long time, I didn’t believe change was possible.

Then something happened. My daughter planted a seed in me the idea of going back to school. At first, I didn’t listen. But eventually, I reached out. I found the support, the resources, and the people who believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. Thirty-seven years later, I returned to finish what I once walked away from. There were moments I wanted to quit, thinking, “This isn’t for me.” But my daughter Alexia, my girlfriend Meliza, my friends, and the amazing team at Selma Adult School reminded me of my worth. 

​Once, a diploma was just a piece of paper to me. Now, my name is written on it. I went from walking the streets to walking across the graduation stage as part of the Class of 2025. Everything in life is possible when you start believing in yourself the way others have always believed in you.
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Felipe Gallardo

High School Diploma Graduate
​ Kings Canyon Adult School
I was born in Mexico and came to the U.S. when I was five, but had to return to Mexico six years later. After a flood destroyed everything my family had, we relocated to Tijuana while waiting on our immigration status. I came back to the U.S. at fourteen. Around that time, my parents divorced, and my dad was no longer in my life.

Without his support, I struggled and made some poor choices. I dropped out of high school at seventeen and started working in retail. I’ve been with Walmart for 12 years now. Even with the setbacks, I always knew I had potential.


​In 2024, I made the decision to return to school to earn my high school diploma, and I recently graduated from Kings Canyon Adult School. I recently decided that this was the time to pursue the opportunities that await me, and I registered at Reedley College in the Fall to earn an associate's degree in Criminology.  My life experiences have sparked a deep desire to help others, especially at-risk youth, which has motivated me to pursue a career as a juvenile probation officer. I believe it’s never too late to turn things around.
This spring, with funds from the PG&E Better Together Giving Program, SCAEC launched a program in which three adult school graduates visited adult schools in our region to share their stories. During these sessions, the student ambassadors highlighted the challenges they've overcome, their return-to-school journeys, and their subsequent achievements.

​Please take a look at these inspiring videos of our SCAEC Student Ambassadors. We extend our thanks to PG&E for their generous donation and to Sconce Creative, along with Minarets High School video production students, for creating these testimonial videos.
North Region
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Andrew Gallegos
High School Diploma Graduate
​Madera Adult School
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Julian Rivera
High School Diploma Graduate
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Fresno Adult School
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Clovis Region
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Maria Sanchez
High School Diploma Graduate
Clovis Adult School
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The State Center Adult Education Consortium maintains significant and expansive collaborative relationships between the State Center Community College District, regional area school districts with a focus on adult education and community based partners.
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​State Center Adult Education Consortium
7942 N. Maple, Suite 103
Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: (559) 207-3189

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