West Valley Occupational Center (WVOC) - Woodland Hills, California

Allison W.

I was a student in the AC2T program for around a year when I was 15-16y/o. I was able to complete their program with ease which I could not say the same for my previous school program at a different school. Through their program I saw that I could accomplish more than what I thought I could. Their teachers, at the time, Eddie and John, are incredible and other teachers should learn from them. They created such a safe, enriching, accommodating, learning environment which I had never felt or experienced before. I was able to finish their program at 16 years old and graduate with the class at 17. I then moved to Alaska 2 weeks before I turned 18. The life I live today would not have been possible without the support of those teachers. Thank you to the community College for having this program, I cannot recommend it enough. Because of the program I was able to be successful at a young age. I have 20 acres in Alaska with a house and a farm at only 23 years old. If any parent that is reading this who has a kid/teen that needs to finish credits, this is the school. If my non typical brain can do it, you can too.

Ariel N.

Ms. Mubiru is truly the best teacher I have ever had! She is so friendly, kind, and incredibly supportive. She genuinely cares about her students and believes in their success every step of the way. Her teaching style makes learning engaging and enjoyable, and she always encourages us to do our best. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her—she is an amazing teacher and an even better person! Thank you, Ms. Mubiru, for everything!

S. M.

Very good. It is a Place where they can help you finish your studies or study something you like for a job. There you will find good people who can help you with whatever you like to study. All it's possible.

Shahrzad M.

I was studied there for two years. It was very interesting and amazing. I think this place is really good for whom wants to learn ESL or any subjects which they want. The teachers and the staffs are so kind and supportive. I spent two very good years there and learn a lot. I am really grateful to all, the caring and literate staff and teachers there. I will never forget their kindness. I always pray for them.
The place is so beautiful. the students have the places to sit and have coffee and speak with each others. It is so nice. I love it.

Adan S.

computer classes are mediocre. some instructors are not native English speakers and it's hard to understand them. wvoc please look into having good native English instructors to teach the computer classes.

Tiff L.

It's a very incredible place to study. I can't even describe how much I love to be a student at WVOC !!
I can absolutely see that the teachers & staff are very dedicated, welcoming & are so kind.! Love the way they take care of their beautiful campus & they keep things so very safe for the students. Its such a pleasure to attend here. This school deserves 10 stars.!!

Ana R.

Great classes and staff. My accounting class, teacher, and classmates are great. Thanks Mr. Sifuentes for making my learning process easier when you respond all my questions in class.

Barbara A.

I initially came into contact with WVOC from a recommendation and quickly completed orientation in February. I was excited to begin class in August and was told by the registration office that enrollment for my class would begin in MAY. I put myself on the waitlist and decided I would call back then. I called on May 1st to enroll, and was now told that enrollment had to be pushed back to JUNE. I had noticed that the woman in the enrollment office whom I had spoke to, read my e-mail to me incorrectly. I was able to clarify with her and correct the spelling of my e-mail so that I would receive the enrollment info when it was time. Anyways, June? No problem right. I called in June, and was told that the enrollment e-mail would come in LATE JUNE / EARLY JULY. Again, no problem! Called back in the beginning of July as I had received no e-mail; shocker. Enrollment pushed back to late July. At this point, I have called this school almost EVERY TWO WEEKS between May and late July. On July 22nd, I called and asked about enrollment. To my surprise, the woman in the registration office had told me that enrollment was done and the students for the class had already been picked. I protested and remarked that I was one of the first students on the list, and was not contacted. We went over my entry on the list and she read my e-mail wrong to me, and thus, that was the e-mail it was sent to. She assured that she would hand write my e-mail correctly, and have the professor forward the information to me by the end of the day. To make things short, I called 3 more times and came in person once over the course of 14 days, and was never sent that e-mail. I waited 6 months for a class that never came despite a consistent effort on my behalf.

So this review is entirely written to speak on my experience with the registration office. It seems that WVOC is extremely unorganized, and did not make an effort to make my situation right. It just seemed like I was speaking to people in the registration office that did not care about the student body, or else they would’ve worked with me to rectify the situation.

Attached is phone call history from my many encounters with them.