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Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs at NVOC Adult School

NVOC Adult School offers Career Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in healthcare, skilled trades, and technology. Our hands-on training programs help adult learners gain industry certifications and job-ready skills.

Please visit North Valley Occupational Center
or East Valley Skills Center to sign-up on or after the provided enrollment date. 
 
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A MANDATORY READING AND MATH ASSESMENT PRIOR TO BEING ENROLLED IN ANY OF OUR CLASSES/PROGRAMS. 
 
Program (Click below for Program Information)
Next Enrollment Dates
(all dates are subject to change without prior notification)
Requirements
(requirements may be partial and subject to change)
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC to Sign-Up
Next Available Cohort 26-27 School Year
6th grade Reading level
Aviation Mechanic
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC to Sign-Up
There is currently a two-year wait.
9th grade Reading level
Must score above a 240 on the Math Assesment
Computer Operations
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Spaces Available*
6th grade Reading level
Graphic Design
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Spaces Available*
6th grade Reading level
Medical Assistant
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Class starts Fall 2026
8th grade Reading level
8th grade Math level
LVN
Registration Currently Closed
Next Registration Window Spring 2027
12th grade Reading level
11th grade Math level
Pharmacy Technician 
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC to Sign-Up
Spaces Available*
10th grade Reading level
10th grade Math level
 
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC to Sign-Up
Spaces Available*
6th grade Reading level
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC to Sign-Up
Spaces Available*
7th grade Reading level
5th grade Math level
Welding
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC to Sign-Up
Spaces Available*
8th grade Reading level
7th grade Math level
Personal Care Aide
Visit North Valley OC or East Valley SC or
Rinaldi AC to Sign-Up
Spaces Available*
ESL Level 3
and up
*Students will be enrolled during the next enrollment period after completing the required Math and REading assesments. Please be aware that there may be a wait period.
How To Enroll:  
  • Visit either North Valley OC or East Valley Skills Center to be scheduled forthe Math and Reading Assesments.
  • All registration will be on a first come first serve basis until the class is full. Once the class(es) are full, you will automatically be placed on the interest list for the desired course and will be conatcted during the next registration window.   

Get Career Training (CTE)

Industry professionals with years of real-world, on-the-job experience prepare students in our Career Technical Education (CTE) program for entry-level employment, career advancement, and industry certification. The CTE program serves adults. Students must be at least 18 years old and cannot be enrolled in a high school. 
Individuals with disabilities and special needs should contact our Disabilities Support Services  Advisor Ms. Teresa Romero at 818-256-1368 or via email at [email protected] prior to applying to any program.  
 
Learn:
      • Career-specific technical skills
      • Career-specific vocabulary and knowledge
      • Work-related reading, writing, and math skills
      • Hands-on technical skills
      • Test preparation for state license and industry certification exams
      • Soft skills for the workplace
      • Relevant skills to maintain or advance within your field
 
Our Career Technical Education Students
      • Learn trades
      • Learn technical skills
      • Earn certificates (selected courses)
      • Pass state license and industry certification exams
      • Prepare for and enter apprenticeship programs
      • Prepare for further career training
      • Prepare for employment
      • Start new career
 
 
All education and vocational opportunities are offered without regard to handicap, marital status, race, color, ancestry, nationality, origin, age, religion, sex and sexual orientation.