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MLVS History: A group of people gathered around a table with a cake, celebrating an event in a room with a chalkboard and portraits on the wall.

MLVS History: Black and white photo of fifteen people, with women seated in front and men standing behind them, in an indoor setting.

MLVS Culinary Program: Group of chefs preparing plated dishes in a commercial kitchen.

MLVS Medical Assistant Program: Two women in a medical setting, with one woman in a navy scrub top and the other in a black fleece jacket, are handling medical supplies, including vials and test tubes, on a white table.

MLVS Culinary Program: Three women working in a commercial kitchen, preparing food on a stove.

MLVS Culinary Program: Catering. Group of chefs and staff standing behind a table filled with assorted foods and appetizers, inside a bright room with large windows.

MLVS History: A classroom filled with predominantly young women using vintage typewriters at desks, with one older woman in the foreground.

Empowering San Francisco’s community through career training.

Since 1962, MLVS has provided vocational training to help adults build brighter futures

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Medical Assistant Program

Our 9-month Medical Assistant program is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic healthcare industry. Through hands-on training and clinical experience, graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices

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Intensive Professional CUlinary Program

Our 6-month culinary program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the culinary arts. Graduates of our program leave equipped with a versatile skill set that qualifies them for various roles in kitchens, catering establishments, and the thriving hospitality sector.

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