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Vincent Thomas Bridge Closes on November 7th

This is a reminder to plan ahead starting Saturday - The Vincent Thomas Bridge Closes on November 7th for 1 1/2 years.

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Computer Applications Classes ongoing

💻 COMPUTER CLASSES NOW ENROLLING

Learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet & Email Skills.

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Women in the Trades Regional Summit!

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Where: LA County Magic Johnson Park Recreation Center



This event will bring together job seekers, employers, trade unions, apprentice readiness providers, and community partners to connect women and individuals in the surrounding community with resources, training opportunities, and pathways to careers in the building trades.

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Unified Against Hate Speech Campaign

The Every School Safe - Unified Against Speech is the third in the series of training modules for students. This module will focus on the Unified Against Hate Campaign and is designed to students about the impacts of hate speech and that our words matter.
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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.
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