I went to an excel training class today and hands down it was awesome! Randy Smith was the…read moreinstuctor and he was really great. Very patient, very knowledgeable and very helpful. The receptionist in the front (so sad i cant remember her name but i think it was linda??) She was so nice and just showed hands down awesome customer service! That is rare to find. I am very satified and i learned so much cool tricks to use in excel!

"THANK YOU" and "A GREAT BIG HUG" to everyone at ACTS especially Ed, Jose and Carolyn.  My goal was…read moreto take courses in Accounting and Advanced MS Office to help me change careers from product release management to operations management.  I achieved this goal not only because of what I learned, but also due to the support and encouragement I received while attending ACTS. Both my knowledge and my faith were strengthened.  I will be eternally grateful!

Went here a month ago, the otters were a hit! Lots of different fish and sea life to examine…read more Price was a bit steep, but I reckon it goes towards a good cause. Sadly did not look like it did in finding dory

Subject Line: Came for the sea otters, got the jellies…read more First off we were having a great time working our way through the exhibits and we were absolutely blindsided by the sea otter exhibit being closed Nevertheless, the jellyfish exhibit made up for the lack of sea otters with their vibrant colors. Additionally, if you ever find yourself on the second floor near the splash zone be careful of the family of four living on the bench. Overall great fish, even better people. PS they're gate keeping the orcas on the 3rd floor.

I first heard about CET from my girlfriend's mother, that she went to CET and how they helped her a…read morelot and pretty much got a job that she had till she retired. So this lead me to give CET's course of Cleaning Service and Maintenance Technician a try. Now being a recent graduate of this class I can say that this was one of the best decisions of my life, the course wasn't that long, only 6 months and in those shorts months I learn a lot from my Instructor which was really patient and gave me a lot of 1 on 1 attention. My instructor was really young but he conducted himself professionally and with a lot of knowledge of what needed to be taught. The best thing was that my Instructor helped me find a job as soon as I graduated and all the skills required for this job I learned from him, I highly recommend this class or any other class, all the staff at CET at Watsonville are friendly and helpful.

My son was enrolled in the 3-week program this summer. Each week students get to learn 2 subjects…read more Attendance is strict (as they should be) and while Gavin preferred to have his lunch packed, it is great that students are provided a lunch during their day (8:30-3PM) and a snack. 1st week: firefighter and pharmacy 2nd week: film and production and veterinarian 3rd week: AI engineering and medical science Today is his last day. He said that he's enjoying the AI engineering, that fire was hard, but he didn't care for film and productions. Regardless, the program gave students a curriculum to follow and kept them learning for 3 weeks. I was just surprised when it was him that wanted it, not just me pushing this on him. Rather that than being on the phone any day. I will say though that some parents are not thoughtful and considerate. To be in this program (which is free) and kids from various schools are provided free transportation, free lunch, free snacks.. the only requirement was for the students to remain at school the entire time. You cannot pick and choose when you want your kid to attend classes. A lot of students were turned away for your student yet you don't have the common courtesy to adhere to the program requirement. Gavin shared a lot of students were cut the 2nd week which means other students/families could have benefited from this.

Wouldn't recommend. If I could give ZERO stars I would…read more Mrs.Fleming is a horrible teacher that cares more for students appearance, than their education. I am Extremely disappointed in how student concerns are handled at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education. When issues involving an instructor were raised, administration minimized the situation and demanded excessive "proof" rather than taking the concerns seriously. This response shows a lack of accountability and poor leadership. A school should protect students, not dismiss them. Families should think carefully before enrolling.

I've been receiving many messages to go into more detail than I already have, so here's a list of…read morethings to consider before you think about attending CST: 1. Even when diligently reading CST's janky iPad's ten module books (oh yes, you are forced, by CST to buy an iPad, regardless if you already have an iPad or laptop--it is *part of your tuition*), you are still highly unprepared to set foot in a classroom environment. 2. From the very start you are most likely behind in your hours as they are so demanding and your placement is sketchy. You quickly realize: you = free labor = should not be legal = but it is. 3. There are some good "mentors" but most are unclear about the technology that is *required* and do not hold PhDs (as university professors must). 4. There is no "fast way" to get a teaching credential. It's a lot of work, practice, saint-like patience, understanding laws, different districts policies, and how to communicate with administration--all things that are crucial and that CST does NOT prepare you for. 5. I would recommend, if you truly want to get your teaching credential, to inquire at your local university (CST again, is not a university--it just uses the Cal State name because they *rent* an office there). The price is about the same as a university and you are not forced to buy anything (ie. an iPad) 6. This should be #1, but get your CSET MS test passed and out of the way *before* you continue your education (anywhere) to be an educator. The CSET Multiple Subject test consists of three sections, and is crazy intense. If you've been out of school for a bit--it requires a lot of studying and practice. It also may take you multiple attempts. I recommend the Cliff Notes CSET book, study.com, and looking up topics you don't understand on YouTube. 7. I totally get the freedom of taking classes online and CST romanticizes this, but I'm telling you--all of my online classmates and I thought it was a joke/scam, to get you to pay them, only to work for free. 8. If you're still considering it, I would suggest doing as much research as you can on the instructors, head of staff, and searching for honest reviews. Google "CST scam", "CST BBB", etc. CST has paid google to show up first in your search results, so add a negative (or other word behind CST) such as: scam, review, responses, rip off, complaints, etc. 9. Professors at a university (more than likely) will be better mentors than your retired-teacher-side-hustle-advisor. No disrespect to retired teachers, but professors at at university bring an entire wealth of knowledge, activity, and one on one face time IRL, that the CST advisory staff absolutely does not. Especially "Dr. Black". I've never met someone so stand offish, rude, and unhelpful--especially in a main advisory role. Google him as well (or whomever the head of staff is for you) and you will see that CST is just his side-hustle as well. In his blog (look it up) his complains multiple times about LAUSD, but (again) he will send you there without blinking an eye. 10. You do you. Just like teaching students, there is no one-size-fits-all. I recommend substitute teaching at a district first, to see what grade level(s) you flourish at. As John Dewey said, "You have to learn by doing" BUT this way *you are learning and getting paid*, not paying CST to work and learning what not to do. 11. Finally, in any teaching credential program, you will have to obtain clinical experience hours (ie. working for free). The hours increase as your education progresses. It is not easy, but required by the state of CA. 12. I wish you all the best! Teaching is a calling, purpose, and a special gift. It is one of the noblest professions. You *have to have* a love for wanting to make a difference in student's lives and you have to have a deep understanding that it will be a different experience and challenge every. single. day.

This program is only geared toward working in a high end elementary school. They function like a…read morefor profit school and are not dedicated to their students. There are a lot of promises, but when it's time to deliver, they can't follow through and hide behind policies. I didn't have an advisor for the first half of the semester and didn't have access to the school supplies I paid for. Honestly, pick another program if you want your credential.

I highly HIIIIGHLY recommend BATA to anyone interested in and serious about EMS. Took an 8-week…read morecourse, and it was a blast. Scottie Johnson is a fantastic instructor. I cannot stress how chill and nice he was. The course was taking a toll on my physical and mental health, but Scottie's cheerful optimism kept me going. He truly embodies positive energy and makes lectures so much more bearable. His storytelling and advice were very eye-opening as well. I regret not approaching him for help more often. However, unsurprisingly, it's very rigorous. For anyone looking at an 8-week course, you will spend 20 hours a week: 10 hours on lectures (MW or TTh; 5 hours each) and 10 on skills (Sunday); of course, with breaks in between. Lectures will cover 6 chapters per week, and you will take lecture exams every weekend on the day of your skills instruction. You should be able to dedicate a huge amount of time to reading through the course material (at least 20 hours imo). So please reconsider your decision if you're planning to work or study full-time during the course. Otherwise, give it a shot! Be cool and professional, and most important of all, make sure you have a great time. I promise you, it'll be worth it.

CLASS 253SC - 5 WEEKS. wow this was the best class i've taken, super fun. Scott Atkins probably the…read morebest instructor I know and im not even kidding. He explains everything so well, way better than a lot of my college professors. I highly highly highly recommend taking a class with him. class average was well above the 90s

-There was a young man by the name of Reggie Johnson. He played football during the years of…read more2007-2009, and that kid was elite. He was a special talent to watch in practice & a joy to watch during the games. At one point in time he was ranked number 1 in the north, as a punt returner, and a kick returner. He played under coach Rasmussen while the equipment manager Rene was around ask about his 4.3- 4.4 speed. Everybody wanted him to go to USC cause he ran like Reggie Bush. I was told he got accepted to the University Of Edward Waters, in Jacksonville Florida purple city aka Ricky Waters camp. Onlookers also mentioned he received prospect letters from the (W) Wyoming University cowboys D1 & Iowa State University the cyclones D1. Loved seeing this young man do what he does shout out to the whole MPC wolf pack!

Outstanding junior community college, I highly recommend for getting basic required courses…read morecompleted in relatively small class sizes, for cheap to no cost. They even have high school programs to earn college credits. I took extra night summer classes to complete my bachelors degree, decades ago. I took real estate classes on line and on campus to get my real estate license. Trade school classes are excellent for police, fire, nursing, medical/dental assistance, mechanics, etcetera. Many seniors take cooking, gardening, photography, exercise, art, dance, theater and other programs. Fabulous to stay active and exercise/move! Public schools are so affordable, compared to say, Williams at $70,000 plus per year! Really, if you have a child interested in higher education: perhaps they should aim for a 4.0 grade point average at a junior college, then get a scholarship at a state university for the last two years. I moved to California, after graduating one year early (at 17) with honors, from a public high school. Went to UCLA, at 17 with the hill side strangler roaming the neighborhood. Classes were 500 plus students in auditorium halls, for the basic mandatory courses. Ridiculous!!! Interesting adventure for a country girl from Massachusetts, but I do not recommend. I finally graduated UCSC, correct a banana slug: after Wheaton College, a year in Osaka Japan and other experiences. However, I always treasured the value of the community colleges, I attended. Cabrillo and MPC primarily, but the state law school I graduated from, was also excellent and cost effective (MCL). Enjoy your life and aim for less debt.

It's with disappointment that I'm updating my review of Mission Valley ROP, and deducting a star…read more As a graduate of American High School and Mission Valley ROP, having taken 3 different courses through ROP, and even earned college credit in one of them, I felt fortunate to have had the pleasure of taking Business Ownership, Marketing, and Law Enforcement. However, it has come to my attention, that the current students at American High are currently without an Instructor for Culinary Arts, therefore the students are being "taught" by "substitutes". I get that teacher shortages are happening everywhere, and we are just getting through a global pandemic, but at the same time it's not like the previous Instructor Chef Rosen, decided to retire last minute. They knew well in advance, and you would think they would have been able to get an instructor before the school year started. If for some reason, they weren't able to find an instructor, which seems to be the case now, why even offer the course this year at all until an instructor is found? I've heard that students are trying switch out of the class and into other classes because they don't have an instructor, and are still being taught by substitutes. It's such a shame many of these students who are seniors, many of which who are coming out of distance learning, signed up for Culinary Arts, yet are being taught by substitutes. They probably aren't even being taught much or learning much about Culinary Arts. I hope Mission Valley ROP is doing everything they can to get a qualified instructor to teach Culinary Arts at American, as there are 4 Culinary Arts classes and 1 Event Planning course offered at American. If anything, perhaps they should ask Chef Rosen to come back until a permanent instructor can be found? Just to show the impact of taking an ROP class, not only did I earn College Credit for one of the courses I took, to this day, I still stay in touch with one of my instructors, Sergeant Crawford. Unfortunately, the other instructor I had, Mr. Gary Marsh sadly passed away a few years ago.

I was a student at American High School who took the Culinary class hosted by MVROP. Chef Mike…read moreCarey was my instructor and my friend. He helped me not only to pursuit my passion in culinary arts but he also helped me and a lot others through high school. Once I graduated I attended CCA in San Francisco and continued to go on a internship in Walt Disney World. Now only two years out of high school I'm being trained as a head line cook in a restaurant in Niles, California. None of this would of happened without Chef Mike with his guidance and teachings. Thank you for teaching this wonderful class.

Wonderful experience with Noah. Very responsible and professional teacher…read more My daughter has great lessons and feels very comfortable to drive around with such a great teacher. Happy to recommend Noah every parent who looking for lessons for their teens. Thank you SIX ! stars

When we started the drivers training process a few ago with child # 1 we called a few schools and…read moreElishers was the only one to return our call. They were professional on the phone and were able to accommodate my kids school and activity hours. My daughter rode with John over two years ago and my son just recently with, I believe, Noah. Both kids had great experiences and felt comfortable with their respective driving instructors. We're all out of kids, but if I had to make a recommendation for friends, it would definitely be Elishers!