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    NexGenT - A look inside our virtual learning platform

    NexGenT

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.0 miNorth San Jose

    In 2018 I decided I wanted to change careers. Now I just had to figure out where to start. After…read moreabout a week of research and going to different Coding Schools int the Bay Area I took a break. As much as I am not a fan of Facebook I have to thank them because they showed me and Ad about NexGent's ZTE (Zero to Engineer) program. I started doing research on what a Network Engineer does and realized this was what I wanted to do. I watched an intro video on their website and submitted my info. The next day I received a call from NexGent and spoke with Matt for about an hour and signed up the same day. The program itself is amazing. Jacob and Terry did a great job putting it together. They start on a very basic level and gradually move up to more complex things. They are natural teachers. They also have a group coaching call once a month for an hour. I was able to get all of my questions answered. Fast Forward to 8 months later and I am know proud to say that with their help, I have obtained my Comptia Network + and Full CCNA (200 - 125) and I am currently working towards getting my CCNP. The school also helps you build your online presence and help you get a job. These guys really care and you can tell they love what they do! It is an understatement to say NexGent is AWESOME!!!

    I purchased one of the NextGent Training courses. The site will load on most of my computers, The…read moreNavigation buttons will not allow users to advance. The Support team default message is we normally respond in a few Hours. I am not happy with this product and do not recommend it to any one.

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    NexGenT - Instructor & Mentor, Jacob Hess, leading an online live coaching call.

    Instructor & Mentor, Jacob Hess, leading an online live coaching call.

    NexGenT - One of our head instructors, Jacob Hess, answering students questions as they work on real world equipment.

    One of our head instructors, Jacob Hess, answering students questions as they work on real world equipment.

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    Silicon Valley Career Technical Education - Culinary Arts Class

    Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

    3.7(12 reviews)
    8.1 miWillow Glen

    Wouldn't recommend. If I could give ZERO stars I would…read more Mrs.Fleming is a horrible teacher that cares more for students appearance, than their education. I am Extremely disappointed in how student concerns are handled at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education. When issues involving an instructor were raised, administration minimized the situation and demanded excessive "proof" rather than taking the concerns seriously. This response shows a lack of accountability and poor leadership. A school should protect students, not dismiss them. Families should think carefully before enrolling.

    I was unfortunate enough to be a student, in two programs no less. When I was in high school, they…read morewere offering "free career training" for students attending California high schools. My high school fell for that scam, I attended this "school" where the administrators didn't know the subjects their teachers were teaching (and that's according to both teachers that I had). Only to finish with the highest score on the final and be denied the certificate I was being promised the whole year, with no excuse given at the time other than the teacher claiming he couldn't figure out how to use the printer to give it to me. That was in 2012, I've contacted the school and teacher many times over the years, and they both have the exact same story: "We neither have the ability nor authority to grant you that certificate. It's the teacher (according to the school) it's the school (according to the teacher) who has that authority, please contact them with this request." I only stopped contacting them after learning (2nd hand from a former student) that their "certificates" are nothing more than pieces of paper lacking proper accreditation. In the end, I only missed out on after-school activities because of this scam, but I can't imagine how horrible it would be for an adult to be scammed out of their tuition fees for literally nothing.

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    Construction Technology Class

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    Bay Area Training Academy

    Bay Area Training Academy

    5.0(10 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I highly HIIIIGHLY recommend BATA to anyone interested in and serious about EMS. Took an 8-week…read morecourse, and it was a blast. Scottie Johnson is a fantastic instructor. I cannot stress how chill and nice he was. The course was taking a toll on my physical and mental health, but Scottie's cheerful optimism kept me going. He truly embodies positive energy and makes lectures so much more bearable. His storytelling and advice were very eye-opening as well. I regret not approaching him for help more often. However, unsurprisingly, it's very rigorous. For anyone looking at an 8-week course, you will spend 20 hours a week: 10 hours on lectures (MW or TTh; 5 hours each) and 10 on skills (Sunday); of course, with breaks in between. Lectures will cover 6 chapters per week, and you will take lecture exams every weekend on the day of your skills instruction. You should be able to dedicate a huge amount of time to reading through the course material (at least 20 hours imo). So please reconsider your decision if you're planning to work or study full-time during the course. Otherwise, give it a shot! Be cool and professional, and most important of all, make sure you have a great time. I promise you, it'll be worth it.

    The Bay Area Training Academy (BATA) in Milpitas is an outstanding place to earn your EMT…read morecertification. I just completed the 7.5-week expedited course, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. First and foremost, know this: it's a fast-paced, demanding course, and success requires putting in the work. But if you're serious about learning, BATA provides everything you need to excel--exceptional instructors, hands-on training, and a structured approach that sets you up for real-world success. Scottie, the lead instructor, is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's knowledgeable, engaging, and has a great balance of keeping the class fun while knowing when to get serious. He truly cares about his students and their success. BATA also brings in a fantastic team of instructors--shoutout to Kyle, Justin, Nadeline, Eric, and Tony--each of whom adds their own expertise and teaching style. With so many instructors, the course feels personal rather than overwhelming, ensuring plenty of one-on-one guidance and hands-on practice. From day one, you can tell that BATA is well-organized and genuinely committed to training top-tier EMTs. They focus on real-world scenarios and practical skills, not just textbook knowledge, which makes a huge difference when preparing for the field. For anyone considering their EMT certification--whether your goal is becoming a first responder or using it as a stepping stone for another route like medical school--you will be in great hands at BATA.

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    Bay Area Training Academy
    Bay Area Training Academy

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    Carrington College

    Carrington College

    3.0(102 reviews)
    12.5 miSanta Teresa

    Gita was absolutely wonderful! she did an incredibly thorough and detailed job! She was also super…read morefriendly and very flexible. Highly recommend her!

    I came here as a patient of their free dental clinic:…read morehttps://carrington.edu/location/san-jose-dental-hygiene-clinic/ My dental insurance at the time was being a pain in the ass, so I decided to look for cheaper alternatives - they happen to do cleanings for free. I was recruited personally by a dental hygiene student, as it seems they are in dire need of patients. When I first entered the clinic, all of the seats were taken up by people, so I was amazed that they seemed to be actively recruiting for patients, essentially. When I got my screening and assessment, I got an inkling as to why. Basically, the students need to do an exam on a live patient in order to pass for their certification, but a patient needs to meet very specific criteria in order to be used... I happen to have been one of them. Yes, everything is free, but it's balanced out by the time that you need to spend there. For example, the student performs dental scaling, notes down their observations, and then they need to wait for their instructor to come and do it again and make their confirmations or corrections. I had a good time working with my dental hygienist in-training, as she was very approachable, communicative, and informative. I learned a lot about dental work through her! I stopped going because I wasn't comfortable with multiple people working on my mouth (mainly happened because multiple students wanted to pass their test using me), I had other life issues that occurred at the same time, it was rough on me to spend the time to commute back and forth to San Jose, and their scheduling availability was not the most ideal. They seemed to only have a morning and afternoon session, each of which can take up to 4 hours. If you happen to be in a situation where you need a free dental screening, cleaning, or deep cleaning, and have time on your hands, I think this is a fine opportunity to explore.

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    Carrington College
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    Year Up Bay Area - Silicon Valley Campus - Class '14 Elevator Competition Winners: Section B. With Corporate Executives as judges.

    Year Up Bay Area - Silicon Valley Campus

    4.4(29 reviews)
    4.1 miDowntown

    The staff was so horrible before I left on medical leave because I have seizures and and I ended up…read moregoing to the Emergency Room that same night. I called them the next morning letting them know I got a blood clog in my Brian but than a week later I went back to the hospital so they can MRN for my Brian and everything came out clear and the next week I went back to school they told me I got no internship but than agin I went back the second time once I came back for the second year and introduced myself with class 32 and and we were going into internship agin and they still gave me no internship it was such a waste of time and a lot of bullshit there organization no help from staff only those that help are from HR counseling but besides that that's the only person I really show respect the rest was awful and don't recommend it to nobody. It was the worst experience of my life that it is a waste of time that they should take the program off. when you ask for help for staff, they always tell you to go ask one of your classmates when they're always telling you when you need help or support come to one of us, but they're always sending you to one of your classmates instead and they don't wanna do nothing

    I'm not recommend this program. I joined it. The staff are not professional and friendly. They…read moredon't help you when you have a problem. They often respond very slowly and have a very usual attitude towards students. They probably think people come to study and ask for help from them. They only want to get their work done, and the mission is over.

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    Year Up Bay Area - Silicon Valley Campus
    Year Up Bay Area - Silicon Valley Campus

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    Center for Employment Training - HVAC Technician & Green Technology

    Center for Employment Training

    3.3(23 reviews)
    4.8 miFairgrounds

    My review is long overdue, I graduated the IT support…read morespecialist role back in 2022. i was part of the first IT class the school had it was brand new when I was there not sure how.It is now, but when I was there the experience was a joke and I didn't realize it was until I actually started working as a Tech. Learned pretty quickly, I was completely unprepared for real world IT. I knew the basics when it came to networking, Gpu,cpu,mobo,ssd you know all the components you would expect to learn about But the thing is, I barely knew anything Because they really taught us anything. Just enough to take our money The rest of the coursework was solely based off the comptia book and a few spreadsheets they gave to us but that was it ! , I can't speak for how it is now ? But if you are the class of 2022 or 2023 ? Goodluck you were scammed lol ! fortunately I managed to make it work and started from the bottom worked myself to higher positions along the way I'm now a Production Tech ( industrial ) no thanks to Cet I had to make it happen that school is not going to help you, you would be better off buying the comp T book online. Special shout out to Renaldo ! He was the first I.T teacher I had And was actually very knowledgeable, As far as the field goes unfortunately it did not last long and he was let go for reasons Not explained ? My second teacher was an idiot I doubt he could even build tbh, Just took our own money and ran As far as I understand it only a couple of us In my class actually stuck with the field the rest went and looked for other careers. It's sad, but I honestly can't blame them For the lack of real education, we had at the school. Do not go here For I.T !!!!! You can learn online for as little as $300 ! You can even just learn off youtube tbh At least the basics

    From the moment we parked at the main campus, it was easy! We found a parking spot and we walked…read morein! There were two young males standing at the front desk and the young receptionist was LOVELY! Very welcoming and answered questions we didn't even know to ask. She gave us directions to the right campus and we were on our way. Once we got to the auto mechanics building, the instructors and students were friendly and helpful. They spent about 45 min with us and showed us around. Its clear they know what they are doing, with hands on experience and appear to be connected to the area for future jobs after the program!

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    Center for Employment Training - Health Information Technology

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    Center for Employment Training - Automotive Specialist

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    Green Building Construction Skills

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