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
Get Hired
In our Get Hired Workshop, a credentialed instructor will provide job seekers with valuable insights, tools, and strategies for searching for jobs, writing cover letters and resumes, and developing interviewing skills.
♦ Get Hired Workshop*
Computer Skills
Do you need to develop your computer skills for the workplace? PSA provides a variety of classes to meet your needs.
♦ Computer Basics: Windows 11*
♦ Introduction to Google Workspace*
♦ Microsoft Office 2019 and 365 Level 1*
♦ Word 2021 and 365 Fast course Level 1*
♦ Word 2021 and 365 Fast course Level 2*
♦ Word 2021 and 365 Fast course Level 3*
♦ Excel 2021 and 365 Fast Course Levels 1*
♦ Excel 2021 and 365 Fast Course Levels 2*
♦ Excel 2021 and 365 Fast Course Levels 3*
♦ Outlook 2021 and 365*
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the annual wage for a bookkeeper in the state of California is $56,650 per year.
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
♦ Quickbooks Online (Spring 2025)
Starting Your Own Business
Want to start your own business? Get step-by-step information and the essentials you need to get going. Topics covered include writing a business plan, how to finance your business, licenses and permits, insurance, communication tools, accounting and cash flow, marketing, and more.
♦ Starting Your Own Business*
Grow with Google
Google Career Certificates allow you to gain in-demand job skills with 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 and available in English and Spanish.
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.
According to the U.S. Burea of Labor Statistics, the average wage for a clinical medical assistant in California is $50,900
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.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistants work with physicians to help make sure that medical practices run efficiently, that patients receive proper care, and that healthcare providers have accurate and up-to-date information to ensure that they can make informed decisions.
Clinical Medical Assistants take and record patients’ personal information. They must be able to keep that information confidential and discuss it only with other medical personnel involved in treating the patient. Electronic health records (EHRs) are generally used in most medical facilities. Clinical Medical Assistants must be computer proficient and must learn the EHR software that their office uses quickly.
Some key responsibilities of a medical assistant:
Record patient history and personal information
Measure vital signs such as blood pressure
Help physicians with patient examinations
Give patients injections and medications as directed by physicians and state law
Schedule patient appointments
Enter patient information into medical records
Sterilize medical equipment
Authorize prescription refills
Change wound dressings
Assist with suturing, care, and removal
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Draw blood
Educate patients on medications, special diets, and other physician-ordered instructions.
♦ Clinical Medical Assistant
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