Community Education & Workforce Development

Welcome to MiraCosta College Community Education & Workforce Development! It is our pleasure to serve the North County Coastal community by offering classes and programs that provide you and your family with opportunities to learn, grow and develop. Community Education classes are available to anyone who registers online or with our office. You do NOT need to be a credit student. Classes offered through Community Education are not funded with tax dollars. Your enrollment fees keep this valuable program going. Thank you.

NEWS FLASH: We are now offering scholarships for both our Machinist Technology and Engineering Technician programs. Classes begin soon! Contact us at 760.757.2121 x6346 to take advantage of this great opportunity before the money runs out.

Click on the links below to get additional information:

• Our Programs
• Register
• View our Classes & Programs (PDF)
• Mission Statement
• Contact Us
• Parking Information
• Online Class Evaluations
• Certificates of Accomplishment
• Gift of Education
• I Want to Teach...

Our Programs

• Employee Training
  We provide excellent training at your site, any of MiraCosta's four locations, or online. Our expert instructors can provide your company with training that improve performance, add certifications and work skills for your employees, and transform lives.
  
• Job Training Programs
  Offering a wide selection of certificated programs for job training. Many of these programs are funded for veterans, active duty military, military spouses, or unemployed. Just out of high school and not sure what you want to do? Find FAST job training programs that get you employed in careers that you will enjoy!
  
• College for Kids/Youth Academy
  Our annual summer experience for students going into 1st–11th grade. We have an exciting variety of classes, exceptional instructors, and curriculum that is challenging, engaging and fun. 
• Community Education Classes
  Providing our community with hundreds of affordable, not-for-credit classes, workshops, and excursions for your personal and professional growth and enrichment.
  
• Driver Education/Behind the Wheel Training
  We offer both classroom driver education and behind the wheel driver training. We also offer adult driver training.

• Motorcyclist Training Course
  This training is primarily for beginning and inexperienced riders, or for those under 21 who wish to get their motorcycle DMV permit. Offered every weekend at MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus!

• English Language Institute (ELI)
  An intensive program offering international students the opportunity to increase their English language proficiency and develop the skills needed to successfully pass the TOEFL exam for Community College or University entrance. This program is also for those who simply wish to learn the English Language better. 
  
• Excursions
  We provide both local excursions and trips around the country and world. Plan an exotic trip to places around the globe with MiraCosta College Community Education Travel Club.

Register

• By Phone: Call MiraCosta College Community Education at 760.795.6820
  
• By Mail: Complete a registration form and mail along with checks to:
  MiraCosta College Community Education & Workforce Development
  2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
  Use a separate form for each person. Forms may be duplicated. Registration fees may be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover card or paid by check. Make checks payable to MiraCosta College. If you would like a confirmation, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
  
• In Person: Visit the Community Education & Workforce Development office at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Hours: 9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Thursday and 9 AM–4 PM, Friday.
  
• Online: Register Now

• Calendar of Classes & Events
• View Our Classes & Programs (PDF)

Mission Statement

The mission of MiraCosta College Community Education & Workforce Development is to provide affordable, not-for-credit community education to residents of our district who are interested in either personal or professional growth, skills development and enrichment.

Things You Should Know

Parking Information

Parking permits are required at Oceanside, San Elijo and Community Learning Center (CLC) campuses of MiraCosta College Monday-Saturday. Students may park in any lot marked "Student" at all campuses. Please avoid any spaces or lots marked Staff. Parking permits may be purchased from parking permit vending machines as follows:

• Oceanside Campus: There are three parking permit vending machines located on the Oceanside Campus in Parking Lots 1A, 3C and 4C. In Parking Lot 4C, students may use debit and credit cards, one dollar bills and change (no pennies). In Parking Lots 3C and 1A, students may use one dollar bills and change (no pennies).
• San Elijo Campus: There is one parking permit vending machine located next to the College Police kiosk in the front of the campus. This machine takes a dollar bills and exact change (no pennies).
• Community Learning Center: There is one parking permit vending machine located in front of Building A. This machine takes a dollar bills and exact change (no pennies).
• Technology Career Institute: Parking permit is not required. Parking is free.
• San Dieguito High School Academy: Parking permit is required. Your teacher will have passes for you on your first day of class to display on your dashboard. You will be ticketed if you do not display your parking pass after the first day. Please park in the front parking lot on the corner of Santa Fe and Nardo or park on the street.

Online Class Evaluations

Have you taken a class or workshop with us? We want to hear about your experience. Thank you for taking the time to help us evaluate and improve our programs. Please note that we may share your comments (anonymously) with the instructor or use as part of our marketing efforts.

Certificates of Accomplishment

Need to show the world that you took one of our excellent courses, workshops or programs? A certificate of Accomplishment is available upon completion of any Community Education course or series of courses, for just $20 per certificate. Call 760.795.6820 for details.

Gift of Education

MiraCosta Community Education classes, trips and programs make GREAT gifts for the hard-to-shop-for friend and/or loved one. Call us today to get your gift certificate for a special class or let them choose their own.

I Want to Teach a Class...

If you have an idea for a Community Education class or would like to teach new offerings, click HERE for the new course proposal form. Please download the informational COVER SHEET prior to completing the form and read it thoroughly to make sure you are eligible to teach for our department. We are excited to hear your ideas!