I took the Medical Assisting program in August, and I just…read moregraduated. My experience here was great! My teacher really helped me out and was always there for me, as well as the administrative directors. 10/10 would recommend if anyone wants to step into the medical field!

I finally decided in may of 2022 to make the decision to go back to school. I found stellar just by…read morebrowsing online. I came in for my first visit to get more info and immediately I was welcomed in and felt like these people are here to help you and they truly do. They want you to succeed and better yourself and it shows . This was the best experience I had at a school by far and if you want to get started into the medical field I highly recommend the program at stellar. Im inspired to do more and be more. Thank you so much Vic, Kristina, and my favorite teacher mrs. S.

I attend the 30 day EP course, loved every second of it. Death by power point was awesome and all…read morethe hands on training was dope. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to go into the executive protection field. Instructor is cool and very knowledgeable

I attended the EMT school at the Academy for Professional Development for the last 9 weeks. This…read morewas the best choice I ever made. I Received my EMT certificate!!!!!!! The instructors were awesome and always there before and after class to help. I could call them on a weekend and ask questions if I didn't understand when cramming for a test. I tried a accelerated course with another school in Sacramento and it was a horrible experience. I researched all the Available EMT schools around my area and decided on The Academy For Professional Development. I would highly recommend if you want to succeed in a career in EMS.

Very good school recommend even if you have no knowledge of how to cut hair very good detailed…read moreinstructors if your willing to learn

Well...I've been coming to this barber college for years when not going to a local barber. My…read morehaircut is really straight forward; a number One everywhere. It's always been fine, just quite a bit slower than the local barber. This time, it did not turn out so well: I ended up with basically a number One on the sides and back but essentially a Zero up top. The sad part is that the presumably more experienced student who doubled checked it noticed a few things but did not call out the mistake. Too bad, coming here is not longer an option in the future.

Signed up to start my future and chose IOT after seeing them pop up on fb ad. It was the biggest…read morewaist of time and the building for the classes are sooo run down. One of the advisors in charge of attendance was incredibly judgmental to me personally. They are trying very hard to get people to attend and sign up because they need students money to stay open. I immediately told their financial aid department that I was unenrolling and to send ALL THE MONEY BACK to financial aid that they were receiving. So disappointed and really sad that the school did not care about my feelings when I asked for help. 10/10 DON'T RECOMMEND

Great experience. From start to finish. Everyone in admissions all the way thru career services…read more I'm on my way to my dream job. It's never too late.

They work on your car for free for a reason! I thought it was a pretty cool program that they offer…read moreat first... You would think that the Main Mechanic AKA Teacher who is teaching these students what to do would check all the students works on the car once finished to make sure it was at least safe to drive and done decently... I think it was checked half ass and not properly... Had them put new shocks and struts on and they did exactly that... Took the car to Midas to have the brakes done which i'm glad I had Midas do and not them... Come to find out none of our tires were on correctly and bolted in properly. Midas looked at us like we were lucky to be alive. Tires were extremely loose and had so much wiggle room once lifted up... Please check and double check your work! They taught me a lesson to not come back to have free work done or recommend this school to anyone...

Modesto tech is an excellent place to prepare for a job in the real world. the management is…read morestaffed by honest and reliable people who actually care about your outcome. If a teacher fails to do his or her job management will step in and solve the problem. They have tons of materials to work on and they know what they are doing. If you work hard and graduate then you will know what you are doing too!

Michael was great!! He explained everything, answered all my questions, and helped me to begin this…read morejourney to my next chapter, becoming a licensed contractor.

I contacted the school by phone call on my way home from a job. I got lucky enough to get Michael…read moreFantazia from their team to pick up my phone call. By the time i got home, Michael explained to me about 3 different license and paths I could take to getting them. I annoyingly asked 1000 questions and michael kindly and calmly answered each one of them with interest and positive energy. It was a real pleasure and I cant wait to start my classes ! Would highly recomened, thank you Michael !

I completed the mig and tig 10 week class and I was very satisfied. I did pass all the certs…read moreavailable for that class and learned a little more with extra time after. Its a little dusty and you get a little dirty but thats the nature in this field. The teachers are very good and I have no compaints.

As others have already mentioned they could not care less about your health/safety. Ive never seen…read morea school this smokey, with all the money they make off students youd think they would invest in some extractors or fans or anything?! Every week I had BLACK phlegm and snot coming out for DAYS after class. I was complaining that it felt like i had sand in my eyes/burning type feeling they said its probably nothing/acted like they didnt know...after weeks of it not subsiding i googled it turns out i was burning my cornea. So they really dont know what welders flash/arc eye is? Old/jerry rigged equipment and 1-2 instructors for dozens of students. I was lucky if an instructor checked in on me once throughout the whole day. I feel bad for the students that are just toughing it out/dont know better...NOTHING is worth sacrificing your health find a proper school!

Signing up for classes with Tina T was one of the best decisions I've ever made…read more She is seriously the best! Taught me EVERYTHING I needed to pass the certification test... simple and fast, couldn't have done it without her!!! I definitely recommend taking her course...

If I could give this class zero stars, I would. I took…read moreTina's class a couple of months ago I live far away, so I was driving back and forth at night just to attend To the night clasd. Tina constantly pressured me to join her "internship," even after I made it clear multiple times that I wasn't interested. I had already heard it was a scam, so my answer was no from the start. Despite that, she kept calling and blowing up my phone even outside of class. She was scaring me. After I refused several times, her attitude toward me completely changed. She became rude and aggressive. I honestly wish I had recorded it. She also tried to talk badly about another student to "bond" with me, which was unprofessional and uncomfortable. I didn't engage. SHE DID NOT LIKE THAT I DID NOT ENGAGe. At the end, she told me to come pick up my certificate, mind you I lived hours away, I drove all the way there, only to find out she didn't even have it. Total waste of time. She said she would mail it she never did. Tina is extremely unprofessional and disorganized. She was often late, canceled classes frequently, and provided little to no real value. I paid $3,000 for this course and learned nothing. It didn't lead to a job or any real opportunity. She rushed me into paying quickly through Apple Pay, claiming it was a "deal" and that the price would go up to $5,000 if I didn't act fast. That pressure alone should've been a red flag. This entire experience was a waste of time and money.

Please read before enrolling. I have just graduated from this LVN program, and I can honestly say…read morethat throughout the entire 12 months, the program was extremely unorganized. Module 1 was by far the most difficult not because of the material itself, but due to poorly prepared instructors who did not seem knowledgeable about what they were teaching, along with administration that relied heavily on fear and intimidation rather than support. Module 2 continued with the same issues. When I reached out for help regarding a class concern, I contacted Mr. Baca, the VN coordinator, and received a very cold, dismissive response. There was no compassion, no guidance, and his demeanor was unprofessional, rude, and insincere. This lack of support was consistent throughout the program. Module 3 was overall the easiest academically; however, the Med-Surg 2 instructor was frequently absent and displayed petty behavior, which further reflected the program's lack of structure and accountability. Module 4 was the one exception. Dawn, the OB instructor, was exceptional--she is one of the most passionate and dedicated nurses I have ever met. Ms. Charmaine, the instructor thats a NICU nurse was also outstanding and truly amazing. These two instructors were the highlight of the program and the only ones who genuinely cared about student learning and success. Along with Jay the clinical instructor, he holds a lot of passion for what he does. I did pass the exit exam and have completed the program. I would only recommend this school to individuals who are 100% committed to becoming a nurse, highly resilient, and capable of navigating a program with minimal support. Unfortunately, there is little to no help from instructors or management. Ms.Tu although i did not speak to her much she was always professional and helpful when i did contact her. Overall, this program lacks organization, professionalism, and adequate student support.

I recently completed my LVN program (VN-90) at Gurnick Academy, Modesto location, and I am very…read moregrateful for this experience. The program offers a detailed and well-structured syllabus with excellent clinical exposure. The variety of clinical facilities helped me effectively connect theory with real nursing practice. The instructors are experienced, dedicated, and bring different teaching styles, which made learning engaging and meaningful. I would like to personally appreciate Ms. Mandeep Kaur for her excellent Med-Surg lectures and deep understanding of physiology. Ms. Dawn Hayek delivered outstanding OB lectures; her teaching style, expressions, and clinical insight made her lectures more valuable than textbooks. Ms. Laura impressed me with her energy and experience-based Pharmacology teaching. Ms. Charmaine brought strong expertise in PEDS and NICU, adding depth to her lectures. Mr. Phil Waymire played a key role during MOD IV and Capstone by helping tie everything together. His SIMS knowledge and rationales truly empowered students. I also appreciate Ms. MJ, Ms. Jess, and Ms. Ashita for being kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. The clinical instructors were exceptional. Ms. Antonieta Largoza is thorough and disciplined, ensuring strong fundamentals. Ms. Linda White is passionate and inspiring, and Ms. Alicia Grigsby has a unique teaching style with excellent student camaraderie. Special thanks to Ms. Tu (Director) for her coordination with students, Mr. Benne (VN Coordinator) for always advocating for students and resolving issues promptly, and Mr. Jay and Ms. Brenda (Clinical Coordinators) for their constant support and responsiveness. I also appreciate Mr. Tony (Security) for maintaining a safe and caring environment. Kudos to Ms. Kari, Ms. Sharjani, Mr. Veneet, Ms. Lori, and Ms. Edail Odisho for their continued support. My classmates were caring and supportive throughout the program, and I truly witnessed the nurturing spirit of future nurses among them. As a constructive suggestion, adding tutors with strong clinical and pathology-based knowledge could further enhance student understanding and learning outcomes. Overall, Gurnick Academy feels like a family, not just an institution. I hope the Modesto location introduces an RN program in the future and offers scholarships for continuing students.

Extremely professional environment. The techniques you learn as a massage therapist is incredible…read more The instructors give such amazing feedback & respect to each student.

I attended and graduated from this school. The curriculum and hands on learning was invaluable to…read moreme. The instructors are very knowledgeable. The game changer is practicing what you learn. Then when you graduate you are confident. The student networking with study/practice groups and emailing class notes and information was invaluable.