What is ENCORE? ENCORE is a hands-on, self-paced training program. You follow written materials and receive help from a teacher as needed. It is not a traditional lecture class where you have to be at the same point as everyone else.
What do you learn? Select the modules you want and opt out of those you don’t:
Career Development
Job Seeking Skills
General Math & English
Office Machines & Telephones
Keyboarding
Internet Basics & Email
Microsoft Office Programs:
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
Anyone who is 50 years or older can participate. You are also welcome if you want to learn computer skills for personal use.
How long does it take? As long as necessary for you to get the skills!
How much does it cost? There is no charge for tuition – just an annual $10 registration fee. You can use a classroom copy of the textbook or purchase your own.
When is it held? Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
8 am – 10 am or 10 am – 12 pm
How do you register? Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
(VACE) handles registration for ENCORE.
Call VACE at 289-7925 and ask about the next start date.
As soon as you have a confirmed start date, go to VACE at 5200 Valentine Road during business hours to fill out a form and pay the $10 registration fee. On your start date, go to the classroom and begin your program!
VCAAA – Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
646 County Square Drive (near Victoria Ave and Hwy 126)
ENCORE is a partnership between Ventura Adult and Continuing Education and the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging with funding provided by the Ventura County Adult Education Consortium.
For more information, contact:
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Ventura Unified School District
5200 Valentine Road, Ventura- 289-7925
