Abram Friedman Occupational Center

Introduction

The Abram Friedman Occupational Center (AFOC) is located in Los Angeles, California. This institution, accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges, provides students with career development, career education, and workforce preparation.

Information Summary

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Overall Score (about) Insufficient Data
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $865
Admission Success rate N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty N/A
Retention (full-time / part-time) 78% / 79%
Enrollment Total (all students) 9,929

Academics

The academic programs offered at Abram Friedman Occupational Center include: Alternative Education and Work Center (AEWC), High School Diploma, GED Testing and Preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Adult Independent Study (AIS).

AEWC is a program available for students between the ages of 16 to 18 who have dropped out of high school. Through this program students are able to receive their high school diploma or equivalency as well as enroll in a career technical education-training program. Courses are assigned to a student based on the coursework they have not completed, which is determined by evaluating the student

Admissions

Students interested in enrolling at AFOC must do so in person. A placement test may also be required depending on the classes the student is interested in taking. Students interested in enrolling in the Pharmacy Technician Program are required to take the Reading and Math Assessments, which are available in the testing center located in the Counseling Office. This assessment is offered Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays. Students must arrive early because testing is available on a first come, first served basis. These students must all be a minimum of 18 years of age, have received a high school diploma or GED, and have no felonies. In order to confirm enrollment in a class students must attend the first class meeting. Students interested in enrolling in the AEWC program must do so at the individual study centers. Enrollment into the AEWC program is available based on available space but students will be taken throughout the year.

Students

The Career Center, which is available for all AFOC students, provides the following services: a career reference library, interest assessments, online internet job search, career video tapes, and job preparation techniques. The purpose of this center is to help students in the transition into their future career. Students who are not sure what career they would like to pursue may also visit this center to help discover what their interests are.

Student Enrollment Demographics

Additional School Information

A Haircut and Beauty Salon is offered for outside customers for a reduced price in comparison to professional salons. AFOC students conduct all of the services provided under the supervision of a licensed barber. All customers are required to be wearing a shirt and shoes and teachers can refuse service to anyone.

There are all various auto services provided for free or for a small fee. For a small fee customers are able to have the following services conducted: Smog checks; Diagnostics for drivability problems; Vehicle maintenance services; and Pre-test for smog. The services offered for free include the following installations: Ipod adapters, speakers, radio, amplifiers, alarm, blue tooth, and accessories. The AFOC website provides more information about these discounted services.

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