UC Merced Division of Professional and Continuing Education

10/15/2026

Help our community youth navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and confidently.

Our Digital Citizenship & Youth Online Safety Microcredential gives parents, educators, youth group leaders, and community leaders the practical tools needed to protect kids from online harms like cyberbullying and privacy risks.

By earning this verifiable credential, you'll learn to promote healthy tech habits and become a trusted digital safety advocate in your community.

Who is this for?

• Parents & Caregivers protecting family well-being
• Educators & Librarians building digital literacy
• Community & Youth Leaders creating safer local networks

Join us to turn digital anxiety into proactive leadership.

Enrolling now on our website.

10/13/2026

Modern farming is about managing the land, not drowning in paperwork.

The flood of data, strict compliance, and daily paperwork can slow down even the most successful operations. To scale, modern agribusiness leaders need tools that work as hard as they do.

Our Everyday AI: Solving Real Problems for Farms course is designed specifically for agribusiness leaders who want to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and practical farm management. No prior AI experience is required.

What you will master:

1. Precision Prompting: Learn exact engineering frameworks to get the data you need from AI instantly.
2. On-Demand Analytics: Extract insights from deep operational manuals and complex business materials in seconds.
3. Data Security & Ethics: Build a secure system that protects your farm's private operational data.

Turn your administrative overhead into a streamlined, automated asset.

Learn more and register: ucm.edu/EverydayAI

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10/08/2026

Whether you’re an Associate Project Manager prepping for the PMP® exam, an aspiring leader looking to break into the field, or a professional aiming to sharping your skills, our Professional Certificate in Project Management is built for you.

Get the strategies and hands-on tools you need to master the people, processes, and business priorities of any professional project—and complete it on time and within budget.

What’s in it for you?
🔹 Master effective project scoping
🔹 Learn to set critical milestones
🔹 Improve your time budgeting & resource allocation
🔹 Build high-demand skills to stand out to employers

Learn more: ucm.edu/PMP



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10/05/2026

We are proud to support National 4-H Week and Our Lady of Mercy School Lancers Merced County 4-H Club members at our UC Merced on Main building in downtown Merced, California.

Their creative window display showcases the official "Beyond Ready" theme, focusing on how the vital 4-H organization equips our community's youth with leadership, life skills, and career readiness. Keep up the great work!

09/24/2026

💙💛 Your path to becoming a California teacher starts here. 💙💛

If you’re ready to earn your Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, our CTC-approved UC Merced Teacher Preparation Program is built for you.

We combine a top-tier curriculum with the real-world practice you need to thrive.

What we offer:

⭐️ Flexible Scheduling: Choose between full-time or part-time paces, and learn online or in person.

⭐️ Real Classroom Practice: Gain valuable insight with intensive observation and solo teaching field experiences.

⭐️ Future-Ready Skills: Learn cutting-edge pedagogical skills, effective lesson planning, and classroom management.

Ready to learn more? Check out our on-demand information session: ucm.edu/tppaccess

Now accepting applications for Spring 2027

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09/21/2026

Your path to a rewarding teaching career in California starts here!

Our Teacher Preparation Program gives you the elite training, credentials, and flexibility you need to succeed.

What sets us apart?

💛 Your schedule, your way: Choose between full-time or part-time, online or in-person classes

💙 Classroom-ready experience: Get valuable hands-on observation and solo teaching practice

💛 Proven tools from experienced educators: Learn top-tier classroom management and innovative lesson planning

Don't wait—spring applications close October 15.

👉 Watch the info session at ucm.edu/tppaccess
Apply at ucm.edu/tppapply

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09/21/2026

09/04/2026

💙 💛 🎓 Celebrating Lifelong Learning & Professional Excellence at UC Merced PACE

Congratulations to all of our incredible graduates who joined us for the 2026 UC Merced Professional & Continuing Education (PACE) Certificate Award Ceremony!

Earning a professional certificate requires serious dedication, and we are immensely proud of your hard work. A special thank you goes out to Congressman Adam Gray for providing attending graduates with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition—a testament to outstanding commitment to growth and community impact.

Thank you to the families, friends, community leaders, and faculty who joined us to celebrate these milestones. In a rapidly evolving workforce, choosing to upskill and pursue education is a powerful move. This achievement is just the beginning of the next chapter in your professional journeys.

Keep pushing further and never stop learning! 💙 💛 🎓



Central California Alliance for Health

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, to celebrate Labor Day.