Harbor Occupational Center

Harbor Occupational Center is a public adult vocational education institution located in San Pedro, California, serving students in the South Bay and Harbor area of Los Angeles County. Operated as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District's adult education division, the center offers certificate-level training programs designed to prepare adult learners for direct entry into the workforce. San Pedro is a coastal community adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles.

The center provides vocational training in a range of occupational fields, including healthcare support, automotive services, construction trades, and business technology. Programs are structured as short-term, practical courses that lead to industry certifications or career readiness in the local labor market. Harbor Occupational Center serves working adults, career changers, and individuals seeking new technical skills.

San Pedro's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles, one of the busiest ports in the world, and its location within greater Los Angeles creates broad employment opportunities for graduates in logistics, trades, healthcare, and services. Harbor Occupational Center functions as a workforce development resource for the Harbor Area community of Southern California.