Love it here!!! The staff was great…read more The teachers were incredibly supportive We had a wonderful time learning our new skill

HSTI has been such a wonderful experience from the open house to orientation to every in-person…read moreclass. From the moment you decide to walk through the Temecula location doors, everyone is kind, patient, and helpful. Marisol was crucial when signing up for the program. She was very responsive and answered all my questions. Denise Kirkendall was instrumental in receiving a WIOA grant. Signing up for the program was easy. HSTI even provided all the textbooks, uniforms and even a brand new laptop. But I have to say the star of the show is Mr. Mike the Pharmacy Tech instructor. He has made learning fun, relatable and manageable. It's great for me who is someone that has been away from the classroom setting for almost 20 years. I look forward to our once a week class. I'm excited to be in the Pharmacy / Medical field. The future is once again bright.

I truly could not recommend this school enough. I took my CNA course here. Each instructor was…read morethorough, kind, and wise. It is so apparent that both staff and instructors main priority is the success and wellbeing of their students, which is difficult to find. If you're considering taking any of their courses, do not hesitate!

It was an amazing school, they gave me all the materials I needed to succeed in my cna program! I…read moreloved all my teachers and Mrs. Wright was an amazing person to be around!

Just finished my last module tonight, highly recommend this college. My experience here was super…read morepositive, I did the Medical Assistant Program in 10 months and will be continuing my journey into an RN program locally. The classes were accelerated; the teaching was solid! Mrs. Rodriguez greeted us with kindness and gave us the tools we need to get started out in the field! I could not be more excited for myself, and the fact that I challenged myself to get back in the game of the medical field. I truly appreciate all the staff and the help they gave me to accelerate my life. Thank you Carrington College and Mrs. Rodriguez to making my life one step better, and my career path paved! Concetta

I genuinely have had such a great experience at this school. The RT program is challenging, but the…read moresupport and encouragement from the instructors and staff make such a huge difference. You can really tell that they care about their students and want to see everyone succeed, not just academically but personally too. The environment feels supportive, motivating, and welcoming, and I've learned so much already. I'm really grateful to be part of a program where the instructors are passionate, patient, and always willing to help when needed. It's not always easy, but it definitely feels worth it because of the people and atmosphere here. I truly appreciate everything this school has done for me so far.

I recently had the privilege of completing the Medical Assisting program at San Joaquin Valley…read moreCollege Visalia, and I can confidently say that it has been an exceptional journey. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I knew I was in for something special. The faculty and staff, including my instructor LORRAINE BALLESTEROS, known as "MS. B", My career advisor VANESSA RAGSAC, and my admissions counselor EDGAR AGUILAR, went above and beyond to make my experience truly memorable. I need to express my deepest appreciation for Ms. B, my incredible instructor. Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students' success were obvious from day one. Ms. B's expertise in the field of medical assisting is unparalleled. She effortlessly conveyed complex concepts with clarity, ensuring that each lesson was engaging and interactive. Her unwavering support and willingness to go the extra mile for her students created an atmosphere of trust and confidence in our abilities. Ms. B's teaching style was truly commendable. She encouraged active participation and fostered a collaborative learning environment. Her patience and genuine interest in our progress were truly inspiring. Ms. B's ability to tailor her instruction to suit various learning styles ensured that every student had an equal opportunity to excel. Her thorough feedback and constructive criticism played a vital role in honing our skills and preparing us for the challenges ahead. I also experienced invaluable assistance by VANESSA RAGSAC my career advisor, and EDGAR AGUILAR, my admissions counselor. Vanessa's wealth of knowledge and guidance helped me navigate the intricacies of the job market and develop a strong foundation for my career. She took the time to understand my aspirations and provided invaluable advice on resume building, interview techniques, and professional networking. Her support and dedication to me really helped to build my confidence as I was about to begin my journey as a medical assistant. Equally important was the role of EDGAR AGUILAR, my admissions counselor, in ensuring a smooth and seamless transition into the program. Edgar's professionalism and efficiency were evident throughout the admissions process. He promptly addressed all my questions and concerns, providing honest, genuine feedback and guidance. His friendly demeanor and genuine interest in my success were truly reassuring. I completed my program with Honors and couldn't have done it without them.

I haven't even visited the school yet and they're already making me completely uninterested. I have…read morebeen contacted by at least 6 different phone numbers to confirm that I will be showing up and enrolling. They tell you to fill out a survey prior to the visit but when you click the link it's to enroll you in the school. At this point it's harassment and not to mention the fact that I did confirm it already with them but still they won't stop calling and leaving voicemails for me to enroll before coming.

So happy my Husband finally got his contractors license…read more Thank you Ray...You we're the best.

Mr. Nash and Kay were extremely helpful in helping us get our contractor license. It wasn't easy…read morebut Mr. Nash has a lifetime of knowledge in his industry and can guild you in the right direction. I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in getting their contractor license.

FIND ANOTHER SCHOOL. I emphatically disapprove of this "school". My husband and I spent $5000 there…read morefor our son to learn welding there. Total mistake/waste. George is disrespectful and belittles and doesn't teach in a thorough/beneficial manner. If you are of Hispanic descent, you might have a more favorable experience (hence the couple of good reviews).

I had a great experience here. Mariana and George were the instructors/administrators for my…read morecertification test. Both are knowledgeable and professional. The facility is clean, well organized, safe, and easy to find. I highly recommend Advance Weldtec for anyone looking for a place to complete a certification exam. It's great to know there are still professionals like Mariana And George in this world. Thanks Weldtec!

Ok. This school deserves a 5 star review. As a former student as of April 3, 2019, and graduated…read moreand as of April 29, 2019 I officially got my license and went to state board and passed with flying colors. This school from day one has been amazing, so supportive, enthusiastic, and I had the greatest experience from the teachers including Ms lynda - Every girl that I've ever come across in this class has been impeccable, amazing, outstanding words cannot say enough of how deserving the school is each and every girl from day one!!! The school from day one prepares you gives you all the knowledge and teachings you will ever need for an aesthetician they give you bookwork, they give you test, hands on training can you even get to work on clients and they can book appointments with you Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 and 730 appointment times they teach you everything from waxing to using high frequency microdermabrasion, and chemical peel with enzyme peel's you name it they will teach you everything. Miss Felicia was 100% correct when she said the esthe girls have a bond like not other. I've walked out with friend for a life time, and a school experience I'll never forget. Not to mention when we all graduate individually we get a potluck and the tunnel!! With all the barbers and esthe girls in support of our success. Thank you thank you for giving me a career I absolutely love.

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!…read more Wish I could give it 0 stars! Can't believe this POS is still even open! I attended the Esthetics course for this school from 2003-2004. I (like so many other students, more then half!) found it almost impossible to finish on time because the school was so boring. It took me a year but I managed to finish those boring hours eventually! I wasn't aware that Paul Mitchell existed until after I had signed up here but 16 years later am STILL sorry I didn't transfer there instead despite the fact that it was 3 times more expensive. Well worth it if you ask me! We NEVER had any "clients" to work on so we always had to practice on each other which was terrible because we didn't get enough real experience. My teacher was a very nice woman (the only nice thing I can say about this school! I did like my teacher ok!) and she noticed I was struggling and the school made the offer that I could go to night school if I needed to to get my hours that way. That made it worse! The teacher was only there from 9-5 everyday so I wasn't even being supervised after 5 pm except by the cosmetology teacher who spent her time telling me about her special diet. I pretty much paid them to sit after hours in an empty classroom and they actually let me!! All of this isn't even why I HATE this school though! My real motivation is the fact that right after I graduated I had a baby and became a stay at home mom, so I didn't go for my license but obviously still planned to. About 7 years went by and I couldn't find my proof of hours because they were repossessed in my storage unit so I contacted the school about a new copy of my proof of hours. The snotty woman on the phone informed me that "they are legally required to only hold onto those records for up to five years and it had been seven, but since it had been so long I should probably go back to school anyways since I probably don't remember anything anyways". First of all, this is NOT rocket science and I have a photographic memory so I actually remember 3/4 of what I learned despite the fact that it has been 16 years now! I recently reached out to the state board because I apparently forgot to finish paying the last quarter of my student loan off (darn) and have been denied financial aid to community college today because of it. While I was checking that info on the government website it showed that I attended the school from 2003-2004 and in fact graduated, but naturally that is NOT enough proof for me to take my test! The only proof I can use is from the school, who apparently wiped their asses with it years ago. Thanks guys! Btw, I paid a little over $2000 back in 2003, today they charge $10,000! I would rather stab myself in the eye then pay another school like this that much money to "retake my hours" Hope this helps! Please do check out the reviews that are "not recommended at this time" as well. There are 18 of them and half of them are bad! Sneaky sneaky!!

Long ago, in 2007, x-ray schooling and the staff that help me obtain my dental x-ray license were…read moreso extremely helpful, very educationa, and very friendly. it's hard to connect with them now a day because of the information on the yelp account, however, if anyone know how to contact them, I'd love to reconnect with them.

I took a first time PALs Certification class. The experience was awesome, I learned so much and…read morestuff I can use some of it for ACLs as well. Got little hints on how to recognize rhythms which was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend this for any certification's needed. Thank you for a great experience.

Great School ! Classroom course is taught by actual contractors; all trades have at least 5 online…read morepractice tests, workbooks and online courses. Passes both test's the first time! Thanks Alan!

Great school and support, instructors are very knowledgable. Will work with you to answer any…read morequestions and help your business.

My son recently attended EMT school at this location. We chose it because it was the closest to…read moreour home in Temecula. My son was doing well in the class up until the final. The final exam required 80% to pass and he had a 79%. Subsequently, they dropped him from the class. It seems that failing the final, regardless of previous class performance is an automatic drop. There is no re-take allowed. We accept responsibility for my son's failed performance but...I feel that there are some broader (very unusual) circumstances at play which future prospective students should be aware of. 1) My son's class started with somewhere around 33 students By the time of the final it had dropped to somewhere close to 14 Only 6 students passed the final as we understand it That is a sub-20% completion rate Which means that this school is equally stringent to the Navy SEALS BUD/s training? A quick search of Google shows that the average completion rate for EMT schools across CA is about 60-65%. Therefore, this 20% statistic is a red flag for me. 2) The school will not allow any immediate re-takes of the final. When you get dropped, they immediately send you emails on how you can pay another $1500 and re-take their entire course for your second shot at the final. But that is the only way. Proving that there is no moral objection to a re-take by the instructors. You just have to pay for the course again for the attempt. This policy also raises a red flag. 3) Further, I find this unusual given that the NREMT exam can be taken 3x before remedial instruction is required but this school's exam cannot. I also find this policy disheartening as not all students learn best in an academic setting or test best with timed exams. The fact that some students struggle with standardized testing but excel in practical application is a known phenomenon. Therefore, it seems rational to give at least 1 re-take attempt. Even in my days at USMC boot camp, recruits who failed the rifle qualification were given 1 re-take. This is another red flag for me. When I look at these policies...which I am sure were enumerated in whatever forms we signed at registration, as if that is an excuse for bad policy...I am flabbergasted. 1) This school (at least this class) had an attrition rate equal to Special Operations forces, 40% lower than state averages. 2) This school does not allow a final re-take. Well...they do but you have to pay another $1500 and go back through the whole course. And they will be very quick to spam you about that option (and a potential discount enticement) as soon as you get dropped. 3) This school does not allow a final re-take despite the fact that the NREMT that they are "preparing students for" allows 3 re-takes before requiring remedial instruction. The combination of these things is unfortunate and leads me to a conclusion that I hope is incorrect. I feel, based on me and my son's personal experience that the school's model is prioritized more on filling their seats and their pockets rather than helping solid kids with lots of potential become EMTs. I have written this post after careful deliberation as I want to be objective and non-emotional. At the end of the day, my son failed to meet the 80%. That is on us. But the other statistics and policies that I revealed are not about our personal situation and they are things that could affect any student. If I have stated anything non-factual, I am open to correction by the business. I have put forth the information as I understand it. And yes, I have spoke with the business owners via email in private dialogue before I made this post. They did not challenge my assertions. They simply pointed to their policies and said that they "disagree with my characterization." As their response was vapid, I feel it is my duty to write this review and warn others: Do your research and look at the options before you choose SOCAL EMS as your course provider.

I graduated from SoCal in March of 2024! The Instructors are so helpful and actual help you…read moreunderstand what to do rather than just having you read a book and take tests! We did so many practice skills that when it came to our clinicals it wasn't as nerve wrecking as I thought it would be I highly recommend this training institute!! Jade and Jonny are awesome!