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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!

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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!
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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.
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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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Highlight on HOC's MC3 Construction program

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!
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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.
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