Santa Cruz County
Office of Education
Located in Santa Cruz County
Offering Career Technical Education
Career and Adult Learning Services Programs
A. Career Advancement Charter Earn your High School Diploma at the CAC!
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The Career Advancement Charter (CAC) is an Independent Study program for adult learners to earn their high school diploma while gaining academic and technical skills that will lead to college and career readiness.
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If you are interested in enrolling or have questions, please fill out the student interest form below.
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Develop career readiness and workplace skills!
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Sueños supports teenagers and young adults (ages 16 to 24) develop workplace skills that will prepare them to enter and thrive in an increasingly competitive labor market. Sueños is a Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) program in partnership with the Workforce Development Board of Santa Cruz County.
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About Santa Cruz County
Office of Education

Career Training Programs for Adults
A. Medical Assisting
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This 10-month course teaches the necessary skills and knowledge needed to perform the duties of a medical assistant. Students participating will understand the role of both the administrative and clinical medical assistant.
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Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive the following four certifications that are required by the state of California to become a registered medical assistant:
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Administrative and Clinical Skills
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Injection and Phlebotomy
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American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid
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American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support)
Location & Contact Information

Santa Cruz County
Office of Education
400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Sequoia Schools
229 Green Valley Rd
Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 466-5680
Programs Offered

Getting started with SCC Office of Education
Helpful information about taking classes with this provider
Classes at SCC Office of Education
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Offers medical assistant and dental assistant programs
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Programs require a year-long commitment
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Registration opens once a year

Need help? Contact SCC County of Education
If you need help registering, give us a call
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Dental Assisting: Debbie Reynon, CDA RDA - Dental Assisting Program Coordinator/Instructor at (831) 262-8617 or email her dreynon@santacruzcoe.org
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Medical Assisting: Rayona Staniec - Medical Assisting Program Coordinator/Instructor via email atrstaniec@santacruzcoe.org