The Workforce and Community Education department partners with the community to contribute to the economic vitality of the region, provides workforce training to support local employers' needs, and provides lifelong learning opportunities within the District. Workforce and Community Education courses are not-for-credit classes offered in addition to the College’s academic programs. The program is a self-supporting entity of College of the Redwoods. The courses are presented for your lifelong learning and enjoyment.
A not-for-credit class can be a vocational or certificate based training, as well as for personal enrichment. Most classes do not require prerequisites. Students do not receive college credits for taking these classes.
You can seek funding through the state, county, etc. (The Job Market, The Department of Rehabilitation, etc.). Call our office at 707-476-4500 to learn about possible funding sources. However, if your sponsor refuses to pay the invoice you will be responsible for any outstanding debt. Workforce and Community Education classes do not qualify students for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Pell Grant or the CA College Promise. Payment plans are available through a partner agency for classes with a cost of $500 or more that are for more than three (3) months long.
Email the Registration and Release of Information form to ACE@redwoods.edu Call (707) 476-4500 and register by phone. Registrations will be taken up to the first day of class if there are still seats available. Early enrollment is preferred to ensure the class meets the minimum enrollment requirement to avoid cancellation. All registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Paying for the class is the only way to reserve your seat. We accept cash, check, MasterCard, VISA, or Discover.
Click the links below for maps. Workforce & Community Education Workforce and Community Education is located at 525 D Street in downtown Eureka. Please be aware that there is 2-hour metered parking in downtown Eureka from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You will get a ticket if you are parked on the street more than 2 hours. CR has a designated parking lot located between D St. and C St. off of 6th. Please park in reserved numbers 20 - 37 only. Main Campus There is a $2 parking fee Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. For more information about parking on main campus please visit https://www.redwoods.edu/about-us/Home/CR-Police-Department/CR-Parking Please be aware of class location before signing up for the class. If your class is not being held at either of the locations listed above please call (707) 476-4500 for more information. Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Workforce & Community Education is now able to offer a variety of online classes that can help students improve their job skills or train to enter a new career. Ed2Go courses are available that allow students to gain more skills or training in a particular career. In addition, a variety of Personal Enrichment courses are available for students to explore topics for fun or expanding their mind.
Copies of certificates issued for Workforce and Community Education classes can be requested by calling (707) 476-4500. There is a $5.00 processing fee per certificate copy requested. Re-prints of original certificates issued for Workforce and Community Education classes can be requested as well. There is a $25.00 processing fee per original certificate requested. For certificates issued by other organizations, the processing fee for an original certificate may be more.
If you are interested in being a part of this fun-loving and dedicated team, please send an email to ACE@redwoods.edu with the following information: Current Resume or Linked In resume Course Description with 3-4 course outcomes. Desired Hourly Wage Range Course Title Supplies and/or books suggested for class & estimated materials costs Anything else you think would be helpful Images or photos for marketing if you have any. You will be contacted to discuss the class details further. Please consider reviewing the Community Education Instructor Handbook. Please visit the Information for Instructors page for more information.