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You're Invited to Join Our Summer Courses at Harbor Occupational Center!

Looking to learn new skills, prepare for a career, or simply explore something new this summer? Harbor Occupational Center has a variety of exciting and practical courses designed to help you reach your goals!

📚 Courses Offered:
Career Technical Education
Academics – HiSET, Adult Independent Study, Individual Instruction Lab
English as a Second Language (ESL)
And more!

🗓️ Summer Session Begins: June 23, 2025
📍 Location: Harbor Occupational Center
🕘 Flexible schedules available – morning, afternoon, and evening classes

Our programs are affordable, supportive, and open to adults of all backgrounds. Whether you're starting fresh or continuing your education, Harbor Occ is here to help you succeed.
Enroll Today!
Call us at (310) 241-4800 or visit our campus to get started.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Career Empowerment Academy at HOC

The Career Empowerment Academy offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take career training courses at HOC. The classes serve as a pathway to several high demand careers. The academy offers various courses at HOC throughout the year, including Welding, Construction, Automotive Technology, and Cybersecurity. Check with your high school counselor for upcoming opportunities!

LAUSD JOB FAIR @ HOC - Monday, JUNE 16, 2025

The LAUSD Personnel Commission and the Division of Adult and Career Education will host its annual job fair at the Harbor Occupational Center (740 N. Pacific Ave.) on June 16th, from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. To register, scan the QR code on the flyer.

Job Fair Details:
These fairs offer a chance to explore various career paths within LAUSD, including roles in education, administrative support, and more.
Attendees can connect with LAUSD representatives, learn about job opportunities, and receive career advice.

Connect LA Job Fair @ HOC - A Huge Success!

Thank you to everyone for making this 2025 Career and Resource Fair such a great event!

HOC - Harbor/South/West Connect LA - Job Fair is here

Connect LA - Job Fair – Your Future Starts Here!
Looking for a job, internship, or just curious about career options? Join us for the Connect LA - Job Fair on April 10th at Harbor Occupational Center!

Celebrate Diversity at HOC's Cultural Festival - April 2nd

Cultural festivals are a vibrant way to bring communities together, honoring traditions, customs, and heritage from around the world. Cultural festivals offer a unique opportunity to experience the rich diversity of global cultures through music, dance, art, food, and storytelling.

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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.