West Valley College’s Court Reporting and Captioning program offers tuition-free, comprehensive training for individuals seeking careers in court reporting and entry-level real-time captioning, also known as CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and educational captioning. Recognized by the Court Reporters Board of California, this program equips students with the skills necessary to capture verbatim records in courtrooms and depositions, as well as to provide captioning services for deaf students in K-12 and college classes. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, West Valley College has established itself as a leader in this field, preparing graduates for in-demand roles such as Official Court Reporter, Deposition Reporter, and Educational Captioner. Given the increasing need for accurate court reporting and captioning services, especially with the rise of accessibility requirements, this program offers a pathway to a stable and rewarding profession. There is already a shortage of court reporters, and the anticipated wave of retirements among current court reporters is expected to create numerous job openings, particularly in California, enhancing employment prospects for new entrants into the field.