Please scroll down to find information about each career program.

Automotive Maintenance and Repair


Students who complete this course will be prepared to take the ASE certification exam for maintenance and light repair. Individuals who are interested in applying for this program should thoroughly read through the specific course and admission information at bit.ly/RASAUTO


This class is held in person at Lincoln High School Automotive Lab at 4341 Victoria Avenue Riverside, CA 92507 from August 21 - December 19, 2024. This class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 - 8:00pm
No classes in session due to legal holidays or school vacation: September 2, November 11, November 25-29.


Registration Steps for Automotive Maintenance and Repair


1. Complete our online application form during the registration period. The registration period dates will be posted here in the late Spring/Summer 2024. Click here to go to the registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXkRScHubD7oshd5Wz8bw4k2RVDBOoCs1uWuHGahPlID1QjQ/viewform?usp=sf_link


2. If you have submitted an online application, information on how to schedule yourself  for an in person placement test will be sent to you. This test measures your ability to read and comprehend English and a score of Advanced (236) or higher is required.


3. Placement tests will be reviewed by staff. It is possible that there will be more qualified applicants than we have space for. If that occurs student's names will be selected randomly through a lottery. 

4. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the class.

5. Part of this program requires that you earn Riverside City College credit for your participation. This is free to you, and only requires that you complete the application to the college and obtain a Riverside City College student ID number. As soon as you are accepted into the program, you will need to apply to Riverside City College at: https://www.opencccapply.net/gateway/apply?cccMisCode=961 Please select FALL 2024 for the term.
Within 3-5 days of applying you will receive an email containing your student ID number. You need to bring that ID number with you to the first day of class and submit it to your teacher. The ID number allows us to give you the college credit for the course.




Job Skills - RUSD Substitute Employment Program


Are you looking for a job? Have you always wanted to work at a school?  Riverside Adult School's Job Skills course can help you! 

Students who are successful in this course will be eligible for placement as a Riverside Unified substitute employee as a Custodian and/or Nutrition Service employee! All fees for the pre employment screenings are grant funded and of no charge to the student. Physical, drug/background screening - all paid for! If the cost associated with becoming a substitute employee has held you back from applying then this is a great way to overcome that!

We are currently offering this course every 2-3 weeks (except in the months of June and July). 


Please visit bit.ly/RASJOB for current schedules and specific information.





Pharmacy Technician

This course prepares students to become licensed Pharmacy Technicians in the State of California and gain entry-level pharmacy technician employment. Individuals who are interested in applying for this program should thoroughly read through the specific course, costs and additional admission information at bit.ly/RASPHARM


This class is scheduled in person at Riverside Adult School from August 21 - December 19, 2024

Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm 

No classes in session due to legal holidays or school vacation: September 2, November 11, November 25-29.


Registration Steps for Pharmacy Technician



1. Complete our online application form during the registration period. The registration period dates will be posted here in the late Spring/Summer 2024. Click here to go to the registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD6qE5-dgyWCBOLmS9yqkcMaVPb5ndD6jSFCorI41VadeE-g/viewform?usp=sf_link.


2. Proof of high school completion is required in the form of a transcript. We do not accept diplomas or college records. You will need to email a PDF or photo of your high school transcript, GED/HiSet or foreign transcript evaluation of equivalency to [email protected] by midnight on the last day of the registration period. There are no exceptions to this requirement. This is a licensure requirement of the State of California Pharmacy Board.


3. If you have submitted an appropriate transcript, information on how to schedule yourself  for an in person placement test will be sent to you. This test measures your ability to read and comprehend English and a score of Advanced (236) or higher is required.


3. Placement tests will be reviewed by staff. It is possible that there will be more qualified applicants than we have space for. If that occurs student's names will be selected randomly through a lottery. 


4. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the class.





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