Your Future
Platt College provides career-focused education across four Southern California campuses, offering hands-on training, experienced faculty, and programs designed to help students prepare for their future.
Our Mission
Achieving excellence one student at a time.
Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.
Platt College Los Angeles, LLC is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
The primary purpose of ACCSC and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions.
For more than 50 years, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at private, postsecondary career schools and colleges.
ACCSC is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the designated institutional accrediting body for over 650 post-secondary, trade and technical schools that provide education to over 150,000 students in a wide variety of vocational programs each year.
ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.
A primary goal of Platt College is to assist all graduates in their job search in the field for which they have been trained.
Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping students and graduates prepare for and pursue employment opportunities related to their field of study. While employment cannot be guaranteed, we provide personalized guidance, professional development resources, and employer connections designed to help graduates enter the workforce with confidence. From enrollment through graduation and beyond, students have access to career support services that help them develop the skills, tools, and strategies needed to achieve their professional goals.
Career Services Support Includes:
- Individualized career advising and career planning
- Resume, cover letter, and professional profile development
- Interview preparation and mock interview practice
- Job search strategies and employment resources
- Assistance with employment applications
- Access to job leads and employer referrals
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Professional communication and workplace readiness coaching
- Guidance on career advancement and professional growth
- Ongoing support for graduates after completion of their program
Career Readiness Workshops
Students and graduates can participate in workshops and coaching sessions focused on:
- Career exploration and goal setting
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Interview techniques and preparation
- Job search strategies and networking
- LinkedIn and professional branding
- Completing employment applications
- Researching prospective employers
- Workplace professionalism and soft skills
- Salary negotiation and career advancement strategies
At Platt College, we are proud to support our students throughout their educational journey and beyond, helping them build the confidence, skills, and connections needed to pursue meaningful careers.
Student Testimonials
Anne Balver always knew she wanted to be of service within her community. “I’m a very positive person who truly likes to help others. At first, I thought I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but quickly realized that my dream was to follow my real passion and ultimately work in the field of criminal justice.” Anne graduated from Platt College Alhambra with a degree in Criminal Justice. Her goal is to become a police officer and serve her community. Anne’s advice to others pursuing their goals?…“Always follow your dreams and never give up. Anything is possible.”
Kenny enrolled in Platt College Anaheim’s IT program in 2016 and worked at uBreakiFix. “Between my IT classes, my hands-on repair experience, and the fact that I worked closely with customers, I developed a confidence in my hard skills as well as my soft skills, and built a strong foundation for a future in IT!” said Kenny. Kenny was hired by J. Morita USA, a manufacturer of medical-technical products and a leading supplier in the fields of X-ray diagnostics and endodontics. “It‘s my job to work with the doctor or dentist’s office personnel to get the equipment back up and running ASAP...I spend much of my day on the phone helping medical personnel with IT issues and I find it very rewarding! And the good news is that I can do my job from anywhere!”
Samantha Monsouir thought she had it all together, then came a pandemic. “When COVID-19 hit, like other students, I abruptly made the transition to remote learning. But not only did I have to transition, as a single mom, my 15-year-old daughter, a high school freshman, also had to transition to online classes. It really felt like a whole new, uncertain world for us.” But Samantha persevered and is on track to graduate as a Medical Administrative Specialist (MAS) in August 2020. Samantha is looking forward to starting her externship next month in a private doctor’s office.
Robert moved to California and enrolled in college, but was forced to drop out and work in order to send money home to support his family. A packing job at Amazon offered Amazon’s Career Choice program that provided paid college tuition in select programs. Among those programs was Platt College Riverside’s IT program. While working toward his IT degree, Robert was transferred into Amazon’s IT department and landed the job of Support Technician. Robert graduated from Platt College in November 2019, shortly before the pandemic hit. “What I love about my job is the ability to facilitate positive interaction between our IT professionals and our customers. Being able to provide solutions to issues and remove barriers in the workplace is very satisfying – despite the 6-feet of social distance that we must maintain for now.”
I attended Platt College Anaheim as a part of the very first graduating Diagnostic Medical Sonography class from 2016-18. I've worked at United Medical Imaging for the past two years and have grown so much...I obtained my Abdomen RDMS license in Feb. 2020 and currently working towards obtaining my RVT. If you find a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life and I have definitely found mine!