Community Education

Whether you’re looking to advance your career, explore a new hobby, develop professional skills, connect with your community, or find engaging opportunities for your family, Merced College Community Education offers programs for every stage of life.

Choose Your Learning Path

Community Offerings

Discover local classes, workshops, activities, and experiences designed to help you explore new interests, connect with others, and enjoy something new. There’s always something happening through Community Education.

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Professional Development

Discover practical workshops and training opportunities that support career advancement, skill development, continuing education, and workplace success.

Explore Professional Development

Online Career Training

Build in-demand skills, prepare for a new career, or advance in your current profession through flexible online training. Explore career-focused programs, industry-recognized certificates, and workforce-ready training designed to fit your schedule.

Explore Online Career Training

College for Kids

Give young learners the opportunity to discover new interests, build confidence, and have fun through engaging educational experiences. College for Kids offers hands-on enrichment programs designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

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Come Teach With Us

Share your passion, inspire your community, and bring your ideas to life! We’re looking for instructors with all kinds of creative, practical, and unique class ideas at Merced College Community Education. All submissions will be reviewed, and we’ll reach out based on community interests and programming needs.

Instructor Proposal Form

Contact Us

Merced College Community Education is located at 630 W. 19th Street Merced, CA 95340.

For questions or comments contact us at 209-386-6609 or email us at [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Community Education programs are open to everyone, and admission to Merced College is not required. Community members can register directly.

Both. Community Education includes online career training programs as well as in-person classes and workshops held throughout the community. Course formats vary by program.

Community Education classes are not for credit and not part of a college degree program. They are designed for professional development, skill building, personal enrichment, and lifelong learning.

Registration instructions are provided within each program area. Visit the program page for the class or course you’re interested in and follow the registration steps provided. Or feel free to contact our office, (209)386-6609 or [email protected]

Participants enrolled in College for Kids or Professional & Personal Growth classes may be eligible for a refund when the request is submitted at least 14 days prior to the scheduled start date. To request a refund, please contact the Community Education office at (209) 386-6609. Please note that Online Career Training & Certificate Programs are subject to separate registration, cancellation, and refund policies established for those programs. Participants should review the specific policies provided at the time of enrollment.

Yes! Merced College Workforce Education partners with employers, public agencies, and organizations to provide customized training solutions tailored to workforce and organizational development needs. https://www.mccd.edu/schools-programs/workforce-education/

If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please notify our office at least two weeks in advance of the class start date so that we can make the appropriate arrangements for your request.