He's a counselor for the Fresno City College Vocational Training Center in southeast Fresno, where about 250 students are in classes on a given day. We're the best-kept secret in Fresno. Or call up Mark Wilson, director of Fresno Adult and Community Education. People are beginning to understand that they have a great product that's free. The Fresno Adult School can do that because it's reimbursed by the state for attendance.
Students pick up the costs for materials, or sometimes there's a registration fee.
How long it takes to complete a course depends on the class and the student. Some people opt for different alternatives, such as the private colleges and training institutes. Browse the Internet and you'll see what's available. It can be daunting. Tuition can run thousands of dollars.