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Continuing Education

Noncredit Programs at the Garfield Campus

Dream big. Start here. 

Welcome to the Garfield Campus, home of Glendale Community College’s Continuing Education Programs. Here, we believe that every student deserves a place to Dream Big, belong, and grow.

Why Choose Continuing Education at GCC?

GCC Continuing Education is dedicated to equity, access, and opportunity for ESL students, workforce learners, and adults returning to school. We proudly serve students of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and learning levels in a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone belongs.

All of our noncredit classes are FREE and flexible, offering a wide range of classes and career‑focused certificates, including ESL, College Prep, workforce training, healthcare, lifelong learning classes, and parent education. We also provide pathways to a High School Diploma, HiSET, and GED, supporting concurrent students and adult learners in reaching their educational and career goals.

Beyond the classroom, we support students through academic counseling, mental health counseling, career services, and community resources such as GCC Cares, which includes food assistance, bus passes, and more. At GCC Continuing Education, we don’t just offer classes; we build community, belonging, and real opportunities for a better future.

At Garfield, you’ll find:

Pathways Across GCC

As part of the larger GCC family, we connect our students to:

  • Degree and certificate Programs at the Verdugo Campus

  • The Professional Development Center (PDC) in Montrose, which has trained more than 33,000 employees from 4,300+ California companies since 1985

Your journey doesn’t end at Garfield—it can launch you anywhere.

Our Mission

We are here to provide high-quality education and student services for adults and high school students. Whether you’re returning to school, preparing for college, strengthening job skills, or exploring something new, our mission is simple:

Help you Dream Big and move toward your goals with confidence.

We proudly partner with community organizations and local leaders—including through GlendaleLEARNS—to expand opportunity and lifelong learning throughout our region.

On behalf of our faculty and staff, welcome to GCC. Your dreams belong here.