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A College Education that Works

Known for its creative and dynamic work force, it is no surprise that LA County is a world leader in design, business, scientific, and technology-based industries. California's economy ranks fifth when compared to the GNP of the world's countries; the bulk of California's industry is located in the southern half of the state.

A well trained workforce is the primary driver of the local economy. So, it's no wonder that Southern California has a vibrant economy. A productive network of community colleges dedicated to workforce education has succeeded for decades in preparing hundreds of thousands of graduates for productive careers.

1. Agriculture
2. Aviation, Auto and Truck Technology
3. Business, Computer Application and Office Technologies, Real Estate
4. Construction and Maintenance
5. Communications and Marketing
6. Computer Science and Information Technology
7. Design and Visual Arts
8. Education and Human Services
9. Engineering and Manufacturing
10. Entertainment and Performing Arts
11. Health and Science
12. Hospitality and Other Service Professions
13. Law Enforcement, Legal Services and Public Safety
14. Management and Public Administration
15. Contract Education

 

Agriculture

Pierce College specializes in agricultural careers that serve Southern California's vast urban population focusing on pet care, landscaping residential and commercial properties, and agri-business. Pierce College's farm and fields provide the perfect setting to prepare students for careers in ornamental horticulture and landscape design. As the companion animal industry grows, there is a great demand in California for Registered Veterinary technicians. .

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Agriculture/Business
 
 
 
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Horse Science
 
 
 
  
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Floral Design/Management
 
 
 
  
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Horticulture
 
 
 
  
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Landscape Design/Planning/Maintenance
 
 
 
  
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Pre-Veterinary/Technician
 
 
 
  
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Registered Veterinary Technician
 
 
 
  
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Aviation, Auto and Truck Technology

Maintaining automobiles and trucks that are complicated, computer enhanced machines is a high-demand technical career that pays very well. New programs are in development for alternative fuel vehicles and hybrid technology. Aviation Maintenance careers are stimulated by the continuing need for well trained technicians for to work on commercial and private aircraft.

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Aircraft Electronics Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Automotive Technician and Related Technology
 
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Automotive Collision/Auto Body Repair Technician
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Aviation Maintenance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Diesel Technology/Truck Technician
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Motor Cycle Repair Mechanic
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Business, Computer Application and Office Technologies, Real Estate

Business, Computer Application and Office Technologies is an ongoing demand field for excellent careers in Los Angeles.

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Business and Accounting
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Banking and Finance
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Business Administration
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Community Planning/Economic Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Computer Applications and Office Technologies
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International Business
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Mortgage Finance
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Real Estate
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Small Business Entrepreneurship/Management
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Urban Planning
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Construction and Maintenance

There continue to be excellent career opportunities in the various areas of the construction industry.

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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cabinet Making
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Carpentry
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Electrical Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Plumbing
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Solid Waste Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Street Maintenance
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Water Supply Technology/Wastewater Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Welding
 
 
 
 
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Communications and Marketing

Communications and marketing services support manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, transportation, tourism and entertainment. Southern California's diverse economy has increased the share of information and business service industries from 15 percent in the early part of the decade to a 19.5 share in 2005. Expansion of this sector is expected to continue.

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Advertising
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Fashion Merchandising
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Journalism
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Marketing
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Media Arts
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Public Relations/Marketing
 
 
 
 
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Computer Science and Information Technology

Information Technology has increased flexibility for all businesses. Recovery from the dot-com investment bubble burst in the mid-1990s resulted in an industry that has retrenched and capitalized on the diversity of the Southern California economy. Volatility is less likely in the future. New technology and services will continue to expand this critical business sector.

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Computer Technology/Servicing
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Computer Information Systems
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Application Software and Networking
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Microsoft Applications
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Computer Programming
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Network Technology
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Design and Visual Arts

Southern California merchandise and style have international recognition largely due to creative designers who are on the cutting edge of lifestyle designs. Despite the steady exodus of companies who actually fabricate apparel, furniture, and footwear, design remains firmly entrenched in Southern California. Our creative environment continues to attract talented designers who provide the vision and "edge" critical to maintaining California style in apparel, shelter, advertising and graphic design.

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Architecture
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Drafting/Computer Aided Design
 
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Fashion Design/ Tailoring
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Geographical Information Systems/MAPS
 
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Interior Design
 
 
 
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Multimedia Design/Animation
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Photography/Photo Journalism
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Sign Graphics
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Visual Communications/Graphic Design
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Education and Human Services

Education accounts for approximately 60% of the state budget. Likewise, public funding and a growing population drive the demand for trained public service employees and teachers. Aging baby-boomers will soon account for more than 45% of the population, increasing demand for services for the elderly.

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Addiction Studies
 
 
 
 
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Child Development
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Chemical Dependency Counseling
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Education
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Family & Consumer Studies
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Gerontology
 
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Human Services
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Library Science
 
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Engineering and Manufacturing

Though the local manufacturing industry has experienced some job losses, the footprint of manufacturing in Southern California is still huge and is a source of good middle-income jobs, often with benefits. Manufacturing jobs have high "multipliers," that is for every direct job several additional jobs in the economy are supported.

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Aerospace Production Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Electronics & Computer Technology
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Engineering
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Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Industrial Technology
 
 
 
 
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Manufacturing Technology (Machinist)
 
 
 
 
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Process Plant Technology
 
 
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Entertainment and Performing Arts

The motion picture/TV production industry has steadily grown during the last decade and continues to be a signature Los Angeles industry. More than 226,000 employees make this sector a major local employer. Though performers attract the most public attention, a vast workforce of technical and business employees drive the industry.

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Broadcasting
 
 
 
 
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Cinema
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Commercial Music/Performance/
Orchestration/Technology
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Television
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Theatre/Acting/Technical Theatre
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Health and Science

There continues to be a great demand for qualified well trained professionals for the many and varied careers in Health Science.

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Allied Health
 
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Biomedical Equipment Technician
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Chemical Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Community Health Worker
 
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Dental Technology
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Dental Hygiene
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Electrocardiography Technology
 
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Electron Microscopy
 
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Health Information Technology
 
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Medical Office Assistant/Secretary
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Nursing, Certified Assistant
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Nursing, Registered and Vocational (LVN)
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Nursing Registered (RN)
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Radiological Technology
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Respiratory Therapy
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Hospitality and Other Service Professions

Tourism continues to be a strong economic performer as a flood of visitors enjoys the more than 300 museums, major theme parks, beaches and other Southern California attractions enhanced by our ideal climate and image as the playground of the rich and famous. Trend-setting restaurants coupled with a dynamic food processing industry provide thousands of jobs for culinary arts graduates.

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Baking
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cosmetology
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Culinary Arts
 
 
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Dietetic Technician
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Food Service Management/Restaurant Management
 
 
 
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Hospitality and Hotel Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Travel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Law Enforcement, Legal Services and Public Safety

The number of jobs in the public services sector has declined slightly since 2000, but overall employment in law enforcement and public safety has increased due to the national effort to stabilize the crime rate and combat terrorism. Contract private security jobs have increased since 9/11. Administrations of Justice programs train graduates for jobs in all phases of law enforcement and some colleges have added courses in crime scene investigation and emergency medical technology.

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Administration of Justice
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Corrections/Probation
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Emergency Medical Services
 
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Fire Technology
 
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Legal Office Assistant
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Paralegal
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Private Security Management
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Management and Public Administration

Management and public administration programs prepare graduates to work the general business and retailing sector. California's economy is characterized by diversity that creates a dynamic and secure business environment because risks are spread among many industries. Transferable skills allow management and public administration graduates to easily make lateral career moves as demand changes.

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Accounting
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Economics
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Finance
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Labor Studies
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Management
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Retail Management
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Supervision/Government Supervision
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Contract Education

Contract training provides cost-effective customized training programs for business

Colleges Offering Contract and Education

East Los Angeles College
Regional Contract Academy of Training (RCAT)
Susan Fox, Director
1100 Corporate Center Drive,
Monterey Park, CA 91754
323.265.8855
www.rcattraining.com
Los Angeles City College
Workforce Development
Richard Galope, Dean
855 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
323.953.4000 ext. 2596
galoperg@lacitycollege.edu
www.lacitycollege.edu
Los Angeles Valley College
Job Training
Lennie Ciufo, Director
5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91402
818.947.2941
ciufola@lavc.edu
www.lavc.edu
Pierce College
Workforce Development
Judith Trestor, Director
6201 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
818.710.2549
trestjd@piercecollege.edu
www.piercecollege.edu

Colleges and CTE Contact Information

Los Angeles City College
855 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Richard Galope, Dean of Economic & Workforce Development
323.953.953-4000 X 2595
www.lacitycollege.edu
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 Imperial Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Elmer Bugg, Dean of Workforce Development and Corporate Relations
323.241.5421
www.lasc.edu
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Laura M. Ramirez,Dean of Academic Affairs and Career Technical Education
323.265-8723
www.elac.edu
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Cynthia Morley-Mower, Dean of Academic Affairs and Career Technical Education
213.763.763-7072
www.lattc.edu
Los Angeles Harbor College
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744
Bobby McNeel, Vice President of Economic Development
310.233.4041
www.lahc.edu
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91401
Dr. Laurie Nalepa, Dean of CareerTechnical Education
818.747-2498
www.lavc.edu
Los Angeles Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
Edgardo Zayas, Dean of Academic Affairs and Career Technical Education
818.364-7758
www.lamission.edu
West Los Angeles College
9000 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
Dr. Maria L. Mateo, Dean of Academic Affairs and Career Technical Education
310.287-4395
www.wlac.edu
Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
Betty Odello, Dean of Academic Affairs and Career Technical Education
818.710-4252
www.piercecollege.edu
Los Angeles Community College District
Office of Workforce Development/Career Technical Education
Diane McBride
Dean of Workforce Development
(213) 891-2439
www.laccd.edu

Editor
Sharon Tate
Graphic Design
Yegor Hovakimyan
Graphic Design
Patricia Glover
Photography
Joe Messinger
A College Education That Works was made possible by funding provided by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Technical Education Act, through the State Community Colleges Systems office and the office of Workforce Development, a division of the Los Angeles Community College District Instructional and Student Services Division, John Clerx, Associate Vice Chancellor.