West Valley Occupational Center

🍓 WVOC Strawberry Poster Contest Tradition Continues! 🍓

On March 6, our Morning Graphics class held its annual Strawberry Poster Contest, a tradition that has become part of the WVOC Strawberry Fest celebration. This year, 18 beautiful designs were submitted, showcasing the creativity and talent of our students. After voting, three outstanding posters were selected as winners:

🥇 1st Place: Homa Ebrahiminian
🥈 2nd Place: Sotheany Phatt
🥉 3rd Place: Aliza Alkoby

The winners received a ribbon and a gift certificate for beauty services provided by our talented Cosmetology students, while all participants received a poster print of their design. In recognition of their creativity, each student was also honored with a signed proclamation from the office of , whose support has helped make this contest a meaningful part of WVOC’s Strawberry Fest tradition.

Instructor Mr. Harlan West shared, “This year’s designs were just amazing. Great creativity and learning were had by all! Thank you to all the participants and the voters.”

Congratulations to our talented students and thank you to everyone who participated in continuing this wonderful WVOC tradition! 🎨🍓

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Ready to build real skills that pay off? 💼📊

We’re currently registering for:
• Accounting
• Tax Preparation

Gain practical, career-focused training that can open doors and increase your earning potential. Whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading your skills, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

✨ Help us spread the word!
Most of our students hear about us through someone they know. Please share this post with your friends, family, and followers so more people can take advantage of free education and career training opportunities.

Come register today — your future is waiting.

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✨ Ready to build new skills and move your career forward?

We are currently enrolling in:

☀️ Morning Classes
• Accounting
• Medical Office Administration
• Office Technician

🌙 Evening Classes
• Graphic Design
• Computer Essentials
• Tax Preparation

Whether you’re starting a new path or adding skills to advance where you are, these programs are FREE and designed to prepare you for real-world opportunities.

Registration is open now. Come in and secure your seat today.

And if someone you know has been thinking about going back to school, please share this post with them. Opportunity grows when we spread the word. 💙

✨ Love beauty? Ready to turn your passion into a career?

Our Cosmetology Program starts in March and now is the time to register. Learn hands-on skills in hair, makeup, skincare, and more — all while preparing for state licensure and real career opportunities.

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait.

And if you know someone who’s always doing everyone’s hair, makeup, or brows… send this to them 👀

Most of our students hear about us from someone they trust. Please share this post to your story and help someone take the first step toward a new career.

Most of our students hear about us from a friend, a coworker, or a family member. That means YOU make a bigger difference than you realize.

If our programs have helped you, please share our posts to your stories or send them to someone who could benefit.

A simple share could help someone enroll, gain new skills, increase their earning potential, and change their future.

Let’s keep growing our community — together. 💙

Happy Presidents’ Day from WVOC 🇺🇸

Progress in our communities begins with access to education. Every day our students show that learning creates confidence, opportunity, and real pathways to better careers and brighter futures.

We’re proud to support lifelong learning — at every stage of life.

🎓✨ MC3 Graduation Moment ✨🎓

This week we celebrated another MC3 graduation—full of joy, pride, and hope for what’s ahead. These graduates didn’t take an easy path, but they showed up, pushed through, and made it to this moment.

👏 10 graduates. 10 apprenticeships. 100% moving forward.

Adult education matters because it creates real second chances and opens doors to meaningful careers and stability. So proud of this group and everyone who supported them along the way.

📣 New CTE Flyer Alert!
Check out our newest flyer highlighting all of our Career Technical Education (CTE) offerings 👀

🗓 Starting Monday, January 26, the following classes kick off:
✨ Physical & Sports Therapy
✨ Pharmacy Technician
✨ Child Development
✨ Esthetician
✨ and several more!

📍 Come in Monday morning to register and secure your spot in one of these hands-on, career-focused programs. New skills, new opportunities—let’s do this. 💪

🔥 Restaurant Night is officially ON! 🔥
The WVOC Culinary Class is serving up delicious dishes, professional skills, and serious passion. Proud of our students—this is learning in action! 🍽️👏

✨ Happy Hanukkah from our school community! ✨
Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful Festival of Lights filled with peace, reflection, and hope. 🕎💙