Amador College Connect

Student Success Stories

A showcase of inspiring student success stories from Amador College Connect, highlighting how learners of all ages have overcome obstacles, earned new credentials, and advanced their careers with support through scholarships, dual enrollment, adult education, and community resources.

Carter Cowan, Dual Enrollment

Carter Cowan, Dual Enrollment

Carter Cowan used Amador College Connect's dual enrollment program to complete multiple college courses at Coastline Community College while still in high school, before heading to Argentina on a Rota... ...more

High School Dual Enrollment

May 01, 20261 min read

Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia completed Amador College Connect's apprenticeship program with Jackson Rancheria and Columbia College, earned his journeyman's card in Hospitality Management, and now teaches culinary a... ...more

Jackson Rancheria Employee Scholarship Program

May 01, 20261 min read

Juliana Campos, MHSA Program

Juliana Campos, MHSA Program

Juliana Campos enrolled in the MHSA Program through Amador College Connect as a single working mother and landed a full-time position at Nexus Youth and Family Services supporting children and familie... ...more

MHSA Scholarship

May 01, 20261 min read

Kiana Brazell

Kiana Brazell

Kiana Brazell returned to college after personal loss and earned two associate degrees and a certificate at Columbia College, on her way to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. ...more

Adult Education for Career Advancement

May 01, 20262 min read

Laura Ellison

Laura Ellison

After 30 years with Amador County government, Laura Ellison returned to school through Amador College Connect, earning her Associate of Science in Child Development with Distinction and a Site Supervi... ...more

Early Childhood Education

May 01, 20261 min read

Justin Wilson

Justin Wilson

Single father Justin Wilson returned to college through Amador College Connect, pursuing his passion for Native American culture and working toward a bachelor's degree in Native governance at Columbia... ...more

Adult Education for Career Advancement

May 01, 20261 min read

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