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 January 7 - May 28. This class meets 3 days per week from 5:30 - 8:00pm. Students attend 2 days lecture on Monday/Tuesday and one day lab on either Wednesday or Thursday. The day that the student attends lab is determined once class starts with the teacher.
No classes in session due to legal holidays or school vacation: January 20, February 17, March 24 - 28, May 26.


Registration Steps for Automotive Maintenance and Repair


1. Complete our online application form during the registration period which is December 2-6, 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 (238) or higher is required. Placement tests will be scheduled the week of December 9th.


3. Placement tests will be reviewed by staff once all students have completed. 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 by December 20, 2024.

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 Spring 2025 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). Registration is ongoing through May 10, 2024 and will restart August 1, 2024 for the new school year.


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 January 7, 2025 to May 28, 2025.

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

No classes in session due to legal holidays or school vacation: February 17, March 24-28, May 26.


Registration Steps for Pharmacy Technician



1. Complete our online application form during the registration period which is December 2-6, 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 December 6th. 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 (238) or higher is required.


3. Placement tests will be reviewed by staff once all students have completed. 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. Placement tests will be scheduled the week of December 9th.


4. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the class by December 20, 2024. Class starts January 7. 




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