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LA County Food Assistance Programs - Thanksgiving Baskets are available

Please share this information with anyone that you know who is in need of food assistance.

FOOD PROGRAMS | YOUTH | SENIORS | ADULTS
LA County Parks' Youth, Teen, and Senior Food Programs are designed to ensure that residents of all ages have access to free, wholesome meals and snacks—supporting both physical health and community well-being.

Brotherhood Crusade - Thanksgiving Grab and Go!

Now Enrolling - HOC's Saturday Accounting program -

The Harbor Occupational Center Accounting program in now enrolling students for career training. Classes held on Saturday morning (7:30 AM - 11:45 AM).

Come in to meet a counselor today!

We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

Now Enrolling - HOC's MC3 Construction program - Next Cohort start date is 10/20/2025

The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) is a nationally recognized, industry-approved pre-apprenticeship program designed to prepare students for careers in the skilled trades. Come in to meet a counselor today!

We Are One - Know Your Rights Campaign

The rich diversity that permeates our school communities is one of our defining characteristics and greatest assets. L.A. Unified proudly brings together students from all walks of life, backgrounds, and regions of the world, giving students and staff unparalleled exposure to diverse viewpoints and cultures.

College is not for every student.

How schools are steering them to high-demand jobs. Los Angeles Unified's "Earn & Learn" summer program pays students as they are introduced to vocational skills in high-demand jobs.

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About Us

Welcome to our school's new website, which is designed to have easy-to-access information about our school for students, families and employees. This site is designed to work well on your mobile devices as well as on a computer. Please take a look around, and revisit us soon as we will update the site throughout the school year.

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Our Mission

Harbor Occupational Center is committed to creating an equitable education that promotes the achievement of personal, academic, and career goals by offering courses with the highest quality of instruction in Adult Secondary and Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Career Technical Education to a diverse community of learners, while empowering them to succeed in an ever-changing technological society.

Student Learner Outcomes

Communicate and implement interpersonal skills to be successful in the workforce, higher education, and their communities.

Apply academic and technical skills to meet and surpass employer expectations and personal goals.

Demonstrate the ability to execute critical thinking and problem-solving skills.