Eric asked to come and take some photos for the school, which I obliged. During my time there, I…read morewas able to listen and observe the style and techniques used to help the student learn. Very effective, very different from a few language school I've attended. He had one teacher for each four to five students; which is great. Not too many school will offer such hands-on support structure. The way it was taught covered various style of learning. I was very pleased. Since then, I've recommended people who want to learn Mandarin to the school.

I actually know the owner personally, he is really passionate with people learning Chinese in a way…read morethat's outside of norm but effective. That's why he names the school Effective Chinese. The teachers that he hired for school are native speakers, but they work together to find different ways that can help the student with language learning. Come and check him out, or ask him for a free session, you may be surprised!!!

Highly recommend a class with Annette. I personally completed the BLS class and it was exactly how…read moreI hoped it would be. Safe space, fun & effective! Annette was super friendly & personable. She had answers for the questions that were asked and really dove into the importance of the class and explained real life scenarios that could/have happened. Wonderful person and class! She also was super quick to respond to my emails with helpful information.

I have always worked as a nurse in a hospital or for OHSU so there was always a BLS instructor on…read morestaff to re-certify me every 2 years. But with my new job in a clinic, I couldn't make it to their bi-annual BLS class so I had to look for external instructors. Annette was impressive. She knew a lot more than I expected her to and she imparted a lot of extra information, tips, for when you need to perform CPR, BLS, or if an adult/child is choking, that only a paramedic, nurse, or doctor with experience would know. I never got that specialized information from the people who worked for the hospitals teaching CPR/BLS. She is professional and organizes her class very well, so you get all the information from AHA, and you do all the different simulations, within the shortest period of time. She responded very quickly to my emails and she helped me save money as well. I highly recommend her.

I enjoyed having the option to come in to class in person and having teachers who were accessible…read more The demos and structured lessons were very helpful when they happened. I would have liked to have those more frequently. The constant support from career services was helpful. And I am glad that support continues post graduation.

I've taken time to think about this review as I've been out of school now for a few years so take…read morethe datedness of this with a grain of salt. I've looked into current offerings and have been in touch with many recent grads as well. I also align strongly with Yelp intended ratings and 3 stars is literally an OK rating so I don't hand out 4's and 5's to just anyone. If I could give Epicodus a 3.5 I probably would because it is OK but not something I would say is really GOOD or for everyone. Here's the Cliff's notes version: Yes code school will get to into tech, no it will not make you a developer or super hireable. Epicodus offers an ok middle-range priced education with some support but you have to be a self-motivated person and understand that tech is not hiring Bootcamp grads like they did in 2015 so be prepared to do a lot of work on your studies and portfolio in order to get a job. The points below cover: 1. my background and scenario 2. curriculum 3. internship 4. jobs 5. $$ I had an education and career before tech but needed a shift. I did a lot of self-study for years and in the end, needed a space and people to hold me accountable and Epicodus did that for me. I couldn't afford to jump all in right away so I did the intro night course and while that was financially a good route I still recommend doing all the courses as the full-time day package if you can swing it. I saved for years to do it and you should know it is VERY difficult to work while in this program as it takes most hours of your life for 6 months. In school, the courses have since been rewritten and that is GOOD as they were still fairly rough 5 years into the company's history. Now if you're really self-driven you COULD do all of the coursework yourself as it's online but having pairing buddies and a class you go with daily IS a huge help to staying accountable AND more similar to most jobs you will be going into. Teachers are underpaid and often former students, that is fine but I think for what you are paying it's difficult not to have a better education from the top. The internship was the real seller for me but the reality is it's often a hit or miss if you get something worth your education and if you've already worked in offices or on teams this section is not as important to you. What tech really needs is folks who are both technical AND good with other humans so if you need to learn that and this is early in your journey the school setting and internship may be helpful to you. They try to bring speakers in to show you that there are many more directions in the industry than just to become a developer and in all honesty, I think this education makes you a perfect fit for Support roles in highly technical companies which gives you a foot in the door. We all have different skillsets and they focus very heavily on becoming a developer so coming out of school I had little knowledge of ALL the amazing roles you could go into from engineering to product management, support or people managers! You have to do a lot of that research and learning on your own, be proactive in your journey. Epicodus is a tough one financially, it's cheaper than a lot of the top tier schools but you don't get the small class numbers and more hands-on education as those higher-cost options yet it's more than the cheap ones where you do it all yourself. So if you just need some accountability and a team to learn with this could be a good option for you. If you're super self-motivated the cheaper options will get you the same education for less and no difference in your attractiveness to companies looking to hire you. Some side notes... the facilities are great, clean, large and lots of computers. I appreciate the space they have created for you to learn especially if you don't have the tech yourself. I'm very happy to see they have jumped on board with the pay assistance models as an option for under or unemployed students looking to make the shift. So in the end, yes Epicodus gave me a few tools to get a job in tech and I was lucky to get a great gig right off the bat but quickly learned I was unprepared for the role. This has led to a few shifts and some better fits but I am not your average bootcamper, I am high human skills and low tech skills. People management is likely where I fit best into the industry and that is the goal. I encourage you to do your research and assess what is best for you financially and educationally and pick whatever school fits your end goals.

The price is very reasonable, instructors are very hands on, and in 4 weeks you have plenty of time…read moreto learn everything you need to know. I recommend Skyline.

Amazing instructors and staff help properly prepare you for the exam and for after you get your…read moreCDL. Well worth the extremely reasonably priced tuition. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to get their CDL. Also as a woman in this school I felt very comfortable and well supported throughout the course.

I attended Benson polytechnic in the mid to late eighties when this school was known as one of the…read morebest technical schools in the state of Oregon if not the entire United state of America the choices of electives were staggering in scope I majored in Aviation which was not available at any other school in the region at that time I also took German as my foreign language elective I took many other classes which served me well throughout my life however, when I returned for a visit to the campus many years later I found that the school no longer offered German as a language class as it had been replaced by Spanish the school is a mere shadow of its once great self. The campus should have wheelchair access as well as handicapped parking

So far so great! So here I am scared to death because my son is entering his first year in high…read moreschool. Now I have to be honest with the racial tension, COVID-19 and life in general, from day to day you don't always know what to expect. It started last Friday when I made a call to Benson to clarify if my sons school schedule was available. The first voice I encountered was "Norma". This lady was so warm and friendly it scared me. She went on to explain to me in the most professional and warmhearted tone what I needed to do and who I needed to speak with. So as she transfers me, in my head I'm thinking breathe, because there is no way the second staff person I speak with is going to be even half as friendly,informative and professional as "Norma" and guess what, she wasn't, because it was her voicemail. So on Monday, after taking into consideration that I probably was the 100th caller Friday, I reached out to who Norma suggested. An low and behold, I hear the voice of yet another professional, friendly, kind and "how can I help you" voice on the other end of the phone. "Roi San" scheduled a time for us to meet and get everything straightened out. Tuesday my son and I go to the Benson campus @ Marshall and meet these two ladies in person. Same professional, kind, professionals I spoke to prior. Now this may not be a big deal to you, but its HUGE to me. This is a new school, new year, and a new phase of both our lives. There is so much going on in the world and it can literally make you paranoid about everything. It is very comforting and reassuring to know that your child is around people that show a genuine concern for their well being. First impressions are the best impressions and these two have made me a believer out of me. Now things may not always go as smooth, however its good to know that through all the hustle and bustle, Benson has a solid group of staff. I believe these two represent the staff in general and I applaud you all and sincerely thank you all for your dedication. Hats off to Roi San and Norma and I'm sure we'll see each other during the year. I hope and pray for a great school year for all and looking forward to a phenomenal four years for my child.

I have used Soldering Biz services for many years. Many of…read moremy production personnel have been trained by them, either at my current company or at companies that they worked at earlier. Knowledge is outstanding. They are always looking into new soldering technologies.

JATC is a good program for anyone wanting to get into the electrical trade, coming from someone who…read moreattended their 4 year program. In the past couple of years they as a team have really advanced the curriculum as well as dialed in course studies corresponding with the instructors. Michael the director and his team have taken a big part in all of this for making this training the way it is today, highly recommend.

Area 1 JATC is a great school and program to get you into the electrical trade…read more This is a 4 year program, one 4 hour class a week, and requires 8000 on the job training hours to complete. If you work full time (40 hrs) for 4 years straight, you'll finish on time, but in this economy its Very difficult. (only 20% of my class are able to do that, the rest, myself included have to stay for "fifth year" consisting of continuing to turn in paperwork and showing up for some classes. Not so bad. There is a consistent wage increase protocol which is great. (Unless you get held back due to many reasons...) you'll get appox. $1.50 raise to your hourly rate every 6 months. Sick. You start around $12, and end around $30. The only reason I dock points is because some things on the office side can get too complicated, and repetitive. Sometimes calling you in on days off for meetings that have been covered, plus the location is pretty far out in North Portland. Overall JATC a great way to learn a new skill and better your community!

I have been so impressed by the Kumon Program and the Lake Oswego Center! My daughter started Kumon…read moremath at the beginning of first grade with simple addition. By the end of first grade and into the summer, she was very comfortable with three-digit addition/subtraction and started multiplication. When she began second grade, her teacher recommended moving her to third grade math! We couldn't be more pleased with the confidence and discipline Kumon has given her. She also enjoys the reading track which has helped her grammar, writing and spelling. We think the world of Susan (Bradley) and her team (especially Diane)! They are all fantastic and really work hard to customize the program(s) for each child. We highly recommend Kumon of Lake Oswego!

Branden and Shumin are a great team. Branden is smart, analytical, and creative. Shumin is super…read moresmart too, compassionate, and great with kids. They have been both accommodating and patient working with our us and children. We are very pleased to have them teaching our little ones!