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				<title><![CDATA[LAUSD RESOURCE FAIR @ HOC - Monday, JUNE 15, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The LAUSD Personnel Commission and the Division of Adult and Career Education will host its annual resource fair at the Harbor Occupational Center (740 N. Pacific Ave.) on June 15th, 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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:49:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We are now enrolling for Summer Courses at Harbor Occupational Center!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 – HSE Basics 1 & 2, Adult Independent Study, Individual Instruction Lab
English as a Second Language (ESL)
And more!

🗓️ Summer Session Begins: June 22, 2026
📍 Location: Harbor Occupational Center
🕘 Schedules available for morning only.

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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Know Your Rights Workshops - LAUSD Families welcome]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[LAUSD families are welcome to join our weekly Know Your Rights
workshop, alternating between morning (1st & 3rd Fridays,
9–10:30 AM) and afternoon sessions (2nd & 4th Fridays, 5–6:30 PM).

Workshops are ongoing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HiSET Clases De Preparacion en Espanol - HiSET in Spanish @ HOC]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HiSET Prep Classes to Get Results!
Build Test-Taking Skills
Prepare your HiSET subject area knowledge
World ready with skills you'll need for Career or College success
Your Education Your Way!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOC Student Spotlight - Gladys Gonzalez]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[MC3 Cohort 8 | Harbor Occupational Center
Gladys Gonzalez is a proud graduate of the MC3 (Multi-Craft Core Curriculum) program at Harbor Occupational Center]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:34:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Are One]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College is not for every student.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May is Mental Health Awareness Month]]></title>
				<link>http://harboroccupational.lausd.org/apps/news/article/2200561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
PARENT WORKSHOP - Home Healing Resilience Workshop Series]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Allied Health Professionals Hiring Event 5/21/2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[You’re Invited: Allied Health Professionals Hiring Event

Join us for the Allied Health Professionals Hiring Event on May 21, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event is a great opportunity for individuals interested in allied health careers to connect with employers and learn about current job opportunities in the field.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:16:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LAUSD - Earn and Learn - Summer Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The LAUSD Earn and Learn program is a summer internship initiative that provides high school students with hands-on career experience in various fields like technology, healthcare, and aviation. Through paid internships, students gain real-world experience, develop technical skills, and build mentorships, ultimately connecting education with opportunity and preparing them for high-skill, high-wage careers. The program is free to enroll in and is a partnership between LAUSD and The Broad Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:35:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrate Diversity at HOC's Cultural Festival - April 16th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Connect LA Job Fair @ HOC - A Huge Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone for making this 2025 Career and Resource Fair such a great event!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Recess: Mar. 27 - Apr. 5, 2026 (School will be closed)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spring Break is almost here! Our school will be closed from March 27 to April 5, 2026 as students and staff take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season. We encourage everyone to relax, spend time with loved ones, and return refreshed for the final stretch of the school year. Have a safe and wonderful break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOC - Harbor/South/West Connect LA - Job Fair is here]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOC will be closed February 16th - President's Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harbor OC will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of the President's Day Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. See you in school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:37:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FREE WEBINAR: An Orientation to Family Preparedness Planning in California]]></title>
				<link>http://harboroccupational.lausd.org/apps/news/article/2113425</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 12th and 19th, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center is hosting a free webinar that will equip immigration advocates with the information they need to help immigrant parents make a childcare plan if they are unable to care for their children due to detention or deportation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MLK Holiday 1/19/2026 - School will be closed]]></title>
				<link>http://harboroccupational.lausd.org/apps/news/article/2154232</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harbor OC will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. See you in school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Enrolling - HOC's Saturday Accounting program -]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:37:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We are One Resource Handout - LAUSD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Resource Handout
What number can I call to ask for help from the LAUSD if someone is either detained or has been deported?
Although LAUSD does not provide legal services, the District can connect you with important resources such as legal services and other referrals for supports that you might need such as housing, health, or wellness. Please call LAUSD’s Family Hotline at (213) 443-1300, ready to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:50:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Enrolling - HOC's MC3 Construction program - Next Cohort start date is 10/20/2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The HOC Warehouse Operations Forklift class is now enrolling students.  Get Certified. Get Hired. Saturday Forklift Training Starts 9/27/2025!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This competency-based course provides students with entry-level skills for powered industrial truck (Forklift) occupations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:37:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School will be closed 8/29, 8/30, and 9/1/2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Harbor Occupational Center will be closed on Friday, August 29, Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1. No classes in session on those days. Classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, September 2. See you in school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:50:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall 2025-2026 REGISTRATION]]></title>
				<link>http://harboroccupational.lausd.org/apps/news/article/2088849</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now enrolling for the Fall 2025 semester. Come in to meet with a counselor today!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Empowerment Academy at HOC]]></title>
				<link>http://harboroccupational.lausd.org/apps/news/article/2070295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer 2025 - Career Classes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[DACE and Harbor Occupational Center has a variety of exciting and practical courses designed to help you reach your career goals! Enroll in Summer courses today!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Training at DACE!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Industry professionals with years of real-world, on-the-job experience prepare CTE students for entry-level employment, career advancement, and industry certification. The CTE program serves adults and concurrently enrolled high school students. Individuals with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to participate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:56:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buildings and Grounds worker now enrolling]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The HOC Buildings and Grounds Class now enrolling students. B&G workers maintain assigned areas of buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Diesel Mechanic - Now Enrolling - Start April 21st]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Diesel Technology program will prepare students to work as service technicians in a dealer service departments, diesel engine repair facilities and medium/heavy truck repair facilities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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