We are truly blessed to have Next Step in Eugene, both the donation and the retail ends of their…read moreoperations. The Yelp listing gives the address for the donation end; the retail end is a few blocks away at 980 McKinley St. More info is at http://nextsteprecycling.org/locations-html My dad's old Mac died, and he needed a replacement more affordable than the $1,200+ quoted at The Mac Store. Next Step's retail store set him up with a 2006 iMac on OS 10.7.5. The base price was $299.99, but, any time you make a donation at the donation end of Next Step, you get a 20% off coupon for the retail store, so we made a donation in advance of our purchase and got the computer for $239.99 with the coupon. Had my dad been willing to switch to a PC, he could have got something even cheaper -- and Next Step's PCs are all on Windows 7. Next Step also referred us to Techmedic in the Big Y Shopping Center for transfer of data from the old Mac to the new-to-him one, and that cost only $80, less than the $99 quoted at The Mac Store. As for the donation end: If you have privacy concerns about donating old computers, techs at the donation center will remove the hard drives for you if you ask. For most computers this is a simple process, but I once brought in an old Mac laptop on a Saturday afternoon and was told to bring it back on a weekday so a more experienced tech could extract the hard drive -- I did so, and then I didn't have it sitting in my attic any longer.

I arranged for a friend to receive a refurbished laptop through their grant program, which he…read morereally needs but could not otherwise afford. He is really grateful for it. As for me, I donate all my old electronics to them.

This is an amazing welding school! I loved the combination of classroom and hands on welding. I've…read morelearned a lot about the metallurgy and chemistry behind the the various welding processes and have had plenty of practice time. I highly recommend attending.

From the owner: Welding training and welding certification testing.read more

I also received my LPN at IOT and I'm going to give the most fair review I can…read more Pros: *Your classes are all relevant to your work. No bs prerequisites like music appreciation or history. Your classes touch on these things, but it's all relevant to your job. *It's only one year. I had to give up the RN program I was in after I found out I was pregnant. Hubby and I agreed on one year more of in-class, so I took this route. *You will pass your NCLEX. The entire program has tests that are essentially NCLEX questions. For me, the NCLEX was ridiculously easy after this program. *There are people there who want you to pass, and will help you do so any way they can. There are good teachers and there are bad teachers. But you can believe if nothing else that their accreditation is determined by their pass rate. They want you to pass. * They work with you. My son had to have surgery during my second term and I missed two weeks of school. They worked with me to make up my clinical hours and get my homework turned in, etc. Not every "traditional" nursing school would do that. * Bad grades are not the end of the world. Some nursing schools kick you out if you biff a test. I'm awful at school, but good at hands-on application. Now for the cons. *Cost. It costs the average LPN 12,000 dollars to become an LPN, bs classes and all. It costs 30,000 at IOT. The debt-to-income ratio is ridiculous. And I am now paying for my BSN out of pocket because my debt is too high for further assistance with school. *Treatment. There are good teachers and other employees. But there are also bad ones. Once you're stuck in a contract, they can treat you any way they want. They can be rude, condescending and downright disrespectful. And some of them are. One girl had a private email forwarded to the entire class. I asked for a new clinical site after I realized I had gotten NO real practical experience during my three terms of clinicals and was refused because "you'll get it on the job." Sadly, I was so clueless, I lost my first job because nursing homes are not exactly kind to the learning curve. By the same standard, I can't believe that some of their students are allowed to talk to the teachers and to each other the way they do. The blatant disrespect sickened me. I can only assume that no one was kicked out because it would mess with their numbers as a for-profit school. * For 30 thousand dollars, you'd think you get a bit more updated equipment to practice on. The instructors did their best with what they have, but you can only do so much when you can't keep the practice dummy's genitals in place for foley insertion and your IV pump is 20-30 years old. * Nothing transfers. This means credits. It's one of the devils of trade school. Your credits mean nothing anywhere else. So if you want to get your BSN or RN, you're still going to have to do those bs classes, or spend another 60 grand on another trade school because I have yet to find an LPN-to-RN trade school in Oregon. So there you go. That's the most honest review I can give. There are pros and cons, like every other school and, like every other school, you need to do your research ahead of time and make certain you know what you're getting into. If you want to get your LPN fast and don't have the option of traditional school like I didn't, it's a great option. Just realize that you're going to have to be assertive for certain aspects of your education, and be prepared for the likelihood that some of your classmates will entirely forget that they are grown adults.

The staff here is amazing! They are incredibly helpful and will jump through hoops to get you…read morestarted in the program that is right for you. They are also willing to work with you regarding job/scheduling issues to make the program work for you. Moreover, they care about your success and prepare you for the necessary certification exams for both the Allied Health and the Practical nursing programs. If you want to go to a school that cares about you and your career dreams, IOT is that school.

Sherry's teaching style makes even complex topics feel easy to understand. I got stuck on a tricky…read morechart issue in Google Sheets. I reached out for help, and Sherry took the time to walk me through the solution step by step, helping me figure it out thoroughly. This made me look great to my supervisor, and I felt more confident handling similar tasks in the future. I've gained so many useful skills, and I'm already looking forward to taking more Excel training with her!

Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access training. The trainer is the best I've ever…read moreexperienced. I'm looking forward to taking Quickbooks Microsoft Project and other classes too! Class prices are much cheaper than anywhere else--great value!!

I can't speak to the Career Center programs, but the facility itself has been the perfect spot for…read morethe district's annual American Indian | Alaskan Native Celebration. I've had the inside scoop since my brother supports the Native Education program as a cultural facilitator, and has been integral in the technical support of events, both in a virtual and in-person capacity. I'm grateful that my daughter was able to participate in the program while in high school and love seeing the enthusiasm in the staff, students, and families who attend and share cultural experiences together. Tamale Boy knocked it out of the park once again with their staff and amazing catering. Great job team!

The construction program in my opinion is the best, but I'm being bias since I went to the…read moreconstruction program. Teachers are awesome Fisher, Watts, & Marshall I love this school a lot and it's better than my residential school. I looked forward to going to CTEC every day with my friends and my teachers. Will always keep this school in heart it really helped me shape myself into the person I am today. I love it.

What a hidden gem this tasting room is. Amazing view overlooking the river. Oh and did I almost…read moreforget to say the wines are quality tastes and buys. Super ambiance with nice music, fire place and comfortable seating. Thanks to our hostess Michaela.

From the owner: We are a center that teaches the art and science of Viticulture and Enology, showcasing a premier…read moreevent center and tasting room that features award winning wines produced by our students.

Great job! We got in at 6pm and were very happy with our blow outs! We didn't realize anyone would…read morebe open so late.

This clinic caused significant hair breakage during my full highlight service on 12/12/25 and…read morefailed at every level to handle it appropriately. My hair began breaking while soaking wet, with pieces visibly coming off during the service. Despite this, the student continued brushing and working on my hair instead of stopping immediately. I was not informed that my hair was breaking, and no instructor was called over. The student attempted to hide the hair that had fallen out by concealing it in the brush. The damage was only acknowledged after I explicitly pointed out that my hair was falling out. Anyone with even basic cosmetology knowledge knows that wet hair--especially freshly bleached wet hair--is extremely fragile. You do not brush it while soaking wet, and you absolutely do not start brushing from the scalp down. That is exactly what was done. After the damage occurred, I was pressured to return the next day for a consultation despite stating I was unavailable due to work, and I was told I was still required to pay due to a waiver. A waiver does not excuse negligence, improper technique, or failure to disclose damage as it happens. If you value your hair, proceed with extreme caution. I am leaving this review so others are warned before booking services here.