Career Education

PSA’s Career Technical Education program provides pathways to employment in multiple industry sectors. All of our classes are taught by teachers who possess a California teaching credential in their area of expertise.

Classes marked with an asterisk (*) are FREE

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PSA offers comprehensive support for career exploration, resume creation, cover letter writing, interview skills, and AI-driven job search strategies.

• Get Hired Lab* (Career Exploration, Job Search and Application, Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Skills)

• Accelerate Your Job Search with AI (Online)

Computer Skills - Free Classes
Develop your computer skills for the workplace. PSA provides a variety of classes to meet your needs, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, two of the most used productivity and collaboration tools used in the office today.

Auburn Campus Only

• Basic Computer Skills - Windows 11
• Introduction to Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office 2019 and 365 Level 1
• Word 2021 and 365 Fast Course, Levels 1 - 2
• Excel 2021 and 365 Fast Course, Levels 1 - 3
• Digital Literacy Lab (Essential computer and software skills, and technology for daily life)

Self Paced Online
• Google Prompting Essentials
• Introduction to AI
• Google AI Essentials

Administrative Assisting

Being an administrative professional is more than just a job; it is a rewarding career path. Start your journey as a professional administrative or executive assistant by developing the in-demand skills necessary to support executives and teams in today’s dynamic business environment. This course from American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) prepares you to take ASAP’s Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence exam (PACE), which positions you as a credible professional dedicated to advancing your career as an administrative assistant.

• Administrative Assisting

Bookkeeping

A career in bookkeeping can be a stable and fulfilling choice, as businesses of all sizes require accurate financial records. Gain knowledge and expertise from our Accounting Essentials class that can help you make informed financial decisions and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. This class will prepare you for the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional exam.

QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based accounting software platform developed by Intuit, designed to help businesses and individuals manage their financial data, including accounting, bookkeeping, and related tasks, from anywhere with an internet connection. QuickBooks Online offers a range of features and tools to simplify financial management, making it a popular choice for businesses of various sizes. PSA's QuickBooks Online class will prepare you for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User exam.

♦ Accounting Essentials (Fall 2025)
♦ Quickbooks Online (Spring 2025)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the annual wage for a bookkeeper in the state of California is $56,650 per year.

Starting Your Own Business

Embark on a journey of entrepreneurship with Santa Clara University's Starting Your Own Business class. This comprehensive, step-by-step program is designed for aspiring business owners who are ready to turn their ideas into actionable plans and launch successful ventures. Topics covered include writing a business plan, financing your business, licenses and permits, insurance, communication tools, accounting and cash flow, marketing, and more! Earn a certificate from Santa Clara University’s My Own Business Institute.

• Starting Your Own Business

Grow with Google

Google Career Certificates allow you to gain in-demand job skills with a flexible online training programs that are designed to put you on the fast track to jobs in high-growth fields. Learn 100% online with hands-on practice based learning. A credentialed instructor is available to help with questions and keep you on track to finish your certificates. No experience necessary. These classes are free.

Digital Marketing and E-Commerce*

Get started in the high-growth fields of digital marketing and e-commerce with a professional certificate from Google. Learn to manage digital marketing campaigns, attract and engage customers, and sell products online.

UX Design*

Get started in the fast-growing field of user experience (UX) design with a professional certificate developed by Google. Learn the foundations of UX design, including empathizing with users, building wireframes and prototypes, and conducting research to test your designs.

Project Management*

Get started in the high-growth field of project management with a professional certificate developed by Google. Discover how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, using traditional and agile methods.

Data Analytics*

Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of data analytics, professional certificates from Google can help you gain in-demand skills. You’ll learn about R programming, SQL, Python, Tableau, and more

IT Support*
Whether you’re just getting started or want to take the next step in the high-growth field of IT, professional certificates from Google can help you gain in-demand skills. You’ll learn about troubleshooting, customer support, system administration, Python, and more.

Cybersecurity*

Prepare for a career as a cybersecurity analyst with a professional certificate from Google. Learn job-ready skills that are in-demand, like how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them

Google AI Essentials*

Learn from experts at Google and get essential AI skills to help you boost your productivity with Google AI Essentials; zero experience is required. In this class, you gain hands-on experience using generative AI tools to help develop ideas and content, make more informed decisions, and set up daily work tasks. Earn a Google AI Essentials Certificate and add it to your resume to demonstrate proficiency.

Google Prompting Essentials* (self-paced or instructor-led)

Ready to get more out of AI? Google Prompting Essentials will teach you how to design prompts that work in 5 easy steps.

According to the U.S. Burea of Labor Statistics, the average wage for a clinical medical assistant in California is $50,900

Our Advanced ESL class includes literacy support tailored to students’ individual needs, educational and career goals, including support for students co-enrolled in Career Education classes at PSA.

Clinical Medical Assistant

A Clinical Medical Assistant can pursue employment as a healthcare professional in a physician’s office or clinical setting. Clinical Medical Assistants perform a variety of functions to assist the physician with procedures, care for patients, perform simple laboratory tests, and administer medications.

• Orientation: Clinical Medical Assistant Free

Key responsibilities:
• Record patient history and personal information
• Give patients injections and medications as directed by physicians and state law • Educate patients on medications, special diets, and other physician-ordered instructions
• Measure vital signs such as blood pressure
• Enter patient information into medical records
• Help physicians with patient examinations
• Schedule patient appointments
• Sterilize medical equipment
• Authorize prescription refills
• Change wound dressings
• Assist with suturing, care, and removal
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Draw blood

PSA's Clinical Medical Assistant program is aligned with current industry standards and offers students relevant instruction and hands-on experience. This program will prepare you to assist physicians in providing patient care in healthcare offices or facilities. Placer School for Adults is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Truck Driving

Western Pacific Truck School’s Tractor/Trailer Operator Program is 160 hours and includes classroom/lab and field/practical training (actual driving, backing skills, and observation time). Students are trained on equipment commonly used in the trucking industry. After successfully completing our Tractor/Trailer Operator program and obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License, students are prepared to become professional entry-level truck drivers.

To register for this program, call 800-333-1233.

♦ Western Pacific Truck School Tractor/Trailer Operator Program

One of the fastest ways to start a stable, long-term, and rewarding career!

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck drivers in California make an average of $58,270

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, welders in Calfornia make an average of $59,170

Welding

Welding in its various forms is required in a variety of fields, including agriculture mechanics, automotive, construction, HVAC, and manufacturing. Our welding class will help students gain basic proficiency in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding. Learn the basics in a fully outfitted metalworking lab. Interested students can earn college credit through Sierra College upon course completion.

♦ Introductory Welding

Drone Piloting

Ready to launch your career as a commercial drone pilot? In this 10-week, 40-hour course, you’ll gain the essential knowledge for FAA licensure, master safety standards, explore the dynamic UAS industry, get comprehensive hands-on training with diverse commercial-grade drones, and begin working on an online portfolio. You’ll also learn about bid-writing and client-acquisition.

To register for this program, or get more information, call Alpha Team Imaging at (530) 613-5893
• Introduction to Commercial Drone (UAS) Piloting

Introduction to Green Careers

Cal EPIC (California Energy Power Innovation Collaborative), is a Sacramento-based non-profit involved in clean tech workforce development. They will be visiting our Auburn campus on February 26 from 5-8pm. Come explore green careers with VR headsets and STEM kits, and learn about Cal EPIC’s training partnership with Rivian Automotive.

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