I just took the training in late Sept. 2020. I really enjoyed the class and the hand on training…read more The instructors are very knowledgeable and it's a great learning experience. The training happened during the Covid and it was kind of nice in a way because we only have 4 students which gave us plenty of time one-on-one with instructor and asking question. I highly recommend the class to any one who interested to learn more about coffee making or opening a coffee shop. It's not as simple as it seem.

So I just took this class last month and all I have to say is WOW!!!!! It was an amazing experience…read moreand I learned a lot.I took both the business/barista class. The business portion covers everything about starting a coffee house. It covers negotiating a lease, startup cost, employee management and training. There is much more involving stuff that is too long to list but they do give you a binder with all the info and a USB with their presentations and handouts. They also give you a book written by Bruce Milleto. The barista portion was 100% hands on and you learn by doing and doing and doing. They have over 10 commercial espresso machines and more than enough milk to practice latter art. They are very easy going with the equipment and are not anal at all. They are very user friendly. I had some knowledge on how to pull shots and steaming milk but they really opened my eyes and taught me knew information.They also teach you other methods of brewing coffee. The class is led by Josh and man he is such a cool ass dude. Very friendly and outgoing and patient. I can tell he really loves what he does. Great guy with a lot of soul. Matt Milleto who is the vice president is such a down to earth guy very easy going and mellow. They both gave good hospitality to the students and provided us with really good food as well. They are both very welcoming and make you feel at home from day one. The school is also very intimate and the classes stay small.

The people here are so friendly, and very kind in teaching newbies skills and tips. I've done 2…read moreclasses here now, and the instruction is great, love how you can drop in 24/7 and work on your projects. I'd never done handbuilding before and the possibilities are endless, and they really support your creativity!

This is a great concept - 24 hour access to ceramics studio for a reasonable monthly fee. They…read morefire to cone 6 only. I found the place to be industrial and uninspiring, the people are not friendly (I've actually never experienced a less than friendly ceramics community until I came to Cascade Ceramics) and the "Birdbath" workshop I attended was over-hyped, under-taught and over-priced. The pieces made in the workshop were more like small, handbuilt plates for bees and butterflies than something you would expect to serve as an actual bath for birds.

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.

I love this place, everyone is so nice and the studio offers so many great things from classes,…read moreopen studio rental, members events and so much more. Great place!!

Great Community College in a great location. The MAX train stops right there. Many classes are…read moreoffered. Both credit and non credit and both in person or zoom. Nice buildings.

Great place to take classes to extend your knowledge. It's easily accessible via public…read moretransportation. Ample parking space as well I if you are driving. PCC offers wonderful opportunities to all. This extension campus offers Worksource functions to those looking for a job or computer skills.

Joyful Noise is amazing! My son has been going there since he was 6 months old (he is now 2) and…read morehas had an incredible experience so far. He has learned so much, grown socially, and absolutely loves all of his teachers. Patty, who is in charge of the center, does an great job running the center keeping it safe, clean, and the staff up to date on trainings and professional development. We couldn't be happier with our experience so far.

The teachers and staff at this facility are simply fabulous. They take such good care of my kids I…read morecan't stand it. My kids are learning Spanish and sign language, sharing and caring, and so much more that I can't teach them. The cost is reasonable compared to other centers and the location is right next to the freeway and the max line. Preference is given to federal families, but my kids aren't federal and they got in. Give them a call!

I took my initial course for ACLS here and the instructors were AWESOME. I felt like the…read moreinformation that I learned was extremely helpful, the instructors answer your questions without making you feel stupid, and going through the different scenarios with hands-on learning was really great. My group was mainly with the instructor Adrienne, and Adrienne was very helpful, knowledgeable, and very nice. Now that I'm done with the course, I feel prepared for any situation that will require advanced cardiac life support. They were also very quick with getting me the e-card for ACLS; they said that it would take up to three business days to receive, but I received the email three hours after completing the class. I have never written a Yelp review before, but I had to give these people a good review because they were excellent and I actually enjoyed what I learned because they made it fun and interesting, and I could tell that they really knew their material well and have used it in their work as paramedics. I took my BLS from PCC, but I would recommend Cascade over PCC hands down.

My 5 year old daughter is taking the tumbling class and she really loves it! She goes every…read morepractice running and always happy when she gets out. Sue also loves getting encouragement notes after the class. The coaches are helpful and very friendly. We celebrated both of my kids birthdays: a ninja and a nerf party. Both were very organized and all the kids had a blast. It is so convenient to bring our own food/snacks/cake, I really dislike when a place requires us to purchase from them. The staff and coaches are super helpful. Thank you Thunder Elite for all the great experiences!!!

What a joke of a response…read more Let's revisit what you've done here: 1. admitted to leaving the children without supervision which got my child injured. 2. the responses to the three instances of injury were to not contact us, even when physical damage to her was visible, to "go drink water and get back to practice," and to try to free yourself from accountability of a duty of care to the children. 3. You billed two different cards without proper authorization for either. 4. You attempt to make yourself sound like you've handled the situation but in fact have blamed it on my child. 5. "You would never intentionally reveal any personal information" Except you did, intentionally. 6. Learn what transparency means, it does not mean, I intended to tell you. It means being upfront and honest, neither of which describe the actions you took. Shameful and disgusting.