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Los Angeles Community College District
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Los Angeles Community College District
Websiteurl
laccd.edu
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1969
Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
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HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
HQ citystring
Los Angeles
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
community college education, workforce development training, associate degree programs, career technical education, transfer pathway programs
Industry1 code
1Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce)
CodeEDAHADAEPrimaryYes
NAICS code4 codes
  • Junior Colleges61121
  • Junior Colleges6112
  • Junior Colleges611210
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Community College Education
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Student Tuition and Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Public community college tuition revenue from course enrollment fees ($46 per unit for California residents), plus additional fees for specific programs and services.

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2Government Grants and Funding
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Federal, state, and local government grants including the $1 million federal grant for GoPass program continuation and workforce development funding from sources like the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.

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3Bond Measure Funding
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Capital funding through voter-approved bond measures (e.g., Measure CC) for facilities construction and modernization projects like the $72M Cesar Chavez Building.

laccd.edu
4Foundation Donations
TypeGrants Donations
Description

Private donations through the LACCD Foundation supporting scholarships, basic needs programs, and innovation initiatives.

laccd.edu
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1$46 per unit for California residents
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Standard per-unit tuition rate for in-state California residents. Additional mandatory fees apply including health fees and student representation fees. Associated Students fee is optional (students can opt out). Financial aid and LA College Promise program may cover tuition for eligible students.

laccd.edu
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

LACCD operates nine community colleges in Los Angeles County offering associate degrees, vocational certificates, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and career technical education. It delivers instruction through in-person, online, and hybrid formats via Canvas LMS, supplemented by student support programs including LA College Promise free tuition, GoPass fareless transit, financial aid services, workforce development bootcamps, and an array of counseling, tutoring, and basic needs services across 3,452 degree and certificate programs.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Los Angeles Community College District operates as a platform of nine distinct community colleges offering credit and non-credit educational programs across Los Angeles County. The district provides a unified technology infrastructure including the Canvas learning management system, Student Information System (SIS) for enrollment and academic records, and Cranium Café virtual communication platform. Student-facing programs include the LA College Promise free tuition initiative, QuickStart technology bootcamps for workforce development, GoPass free transit passes, and comprehensive financial aid services. Academic offerings span transfer pathways, career technical education, and continuing education across diverse fields including nursing, biotechnology, computer science, and healthcare workforce training. The district also implements AI-powered systems for student support chatbots and fraud detection in financial aid applications.

Product and service9 records
1Nine Community Colleges
CategoryHigher Education
2LA College Promise
CategoryStudent Financial Support Program
3QuickStart Technology Bootcamps
CategoryWorkforce Development Program
4GoPass Fareless Pass Program
CategoryStudent Support Program
5A Paradigm Shift Healthcare Workforce Initiative
CategoryWorkforce Development Program
6Financial Aid Services
CategoryStudent Support Service
7Academic and Career Pathways
CategoryAcademic Program
8Zero Textbook Cost Program
CategoryStudent Affordability Program
9Student Support Services
CategoryStudent Support Service
Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-10
Description

QuickStart, a cybersecurity workforce development company, partnered with LACCD to launch fully online technology bootcamps targeting learners across Los Angeles for high-demand digital careers. Bootcamps cover data analytics, IT support, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure, preparing participants for nationally recognized certifications within a semester. Graduates receive a joint certificate from LACCD and QuickStart.

2Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

LA Area Chamber of Commerce leads the 'A Paradigm Shift' workforce training initiative in partnership with CEO Council and LACCD, creating healthcare career pathways with committed job pipelines from local health systems.

labusinessjournal.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

CEO Council partners with LA Area Chamber of Commerce and LACCD on workforce training initiative 'A Paradigm Shift' to address healthcare workforce needs in Los Angeles.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Several prominent local health systems committed to providing job pipelines for graduates of the 'A Paradigm Shift' healthcare workforce training program, addressing healthcare workforce needs in the region.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Research partnership between Terasaki Institute and Keck Graduate Institute announced in March as a local healthcare collaboration in Los Angeles, aiming to accelerate biomedical innovation.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Research partnership with Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation announced in March as part of local healthcare collaborations in Los Angeles, with joint research initiatives already being structured.

Strategic tierMajorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-01-01
Description

McCarthy Building Companies serves as the general contractor for LACCD's $72 million Cesar Chavez Administration & Workforce Building at Los Angeles City College, scheduled for completion in early 2027. This marks McCarthy's tenth project with LACCD, funded by Measure CC bond funds.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-01
Description

LA Metro partners with LACCD on the GoPass Fareless Pass Program providing free Metro TAP cards to students across 21 community colleges in Los Angeles County, eliminating transportation barriers for low-income students.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

System-wide governing body for all 116 California community colleges. Direct organizational peer — LACCD is one of its 73 districts; comparable in mission of providing affordable, workforce-aligned postsecondary education across diverse populations.

2Long Beach Community College District
TypeRegional player
Description

Neighboring Southern California community college district serving the greater Long Beach area with multiple campuses. Operates the same California community college funding model, open-admission policy, and associate-degree/transfer pathway mission as LACCD.

TypeRegional player
Description

Orange County-based community college district operating three colleges (Coastline, Golden West, Orange Coast). Comparable in multi-campus structure, transfer and CTE program mix, and reliance on state apportionment funding.

TypeRegional player
Description

Single-college community college in Pasadena serving the greater San Gabriel Valley. Comparable open-admission, transfer-prep, and CTE model; serves a similar diverse urban California population with strong workforce development programs.

TypeRegional player
Description

Large single-campus community college in Walnut, CA, known for its vocational/CTE programs. Operates under the same California Community Colleges funding framework and serves similar transfer and workforce development populations.

TypeRegional player
Description

Inland Empire community college district operating multiple colleges (Riverside City, Norco, Moreno Valley). Directly comparable multi-campus California community college model with comparable funding structure and program mix.

TypeRegional player
Description

Multi-campus community college district serving San Diego County. Comparable scale and multi-college governance model, with similar emphasis on transfer pathways, CTE, and adult learner re-skilling programs.

TypeRegional player
Description

Major single-campus community college in Santa Monica with very large international student enrollment and strong transfer record. Comparable open-access, low-cost California community college model serving the LA metropolitan area.

TypeRegional player
Description

Bay Area community college district operating four colleges in Oakland/Alameda County. Comparable multi-campus California community college district with similar urban demographics, CTE programs, and transfer pathways.

TypeOthers
Description

Regional accreditation body for California community colleges including LACCD. Not a competitor but a critical peer relationship: WASC accreditation is required for LACCD's degree-granting authority and federal financial aid eligibility, making it the most consequential ecosystem-level comparable entity.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers2 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration8 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability5 records

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature2 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles10 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries9 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance4 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Los Angeles Community College District

Community College Educationlaccd.edu

Los Angeles Community College District firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Los Angeles Community College District
Legal name
Los Angeles Community College District
Website
https://laccd.edu
Company type
Private
Founded year
1969
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Los Angeles Community College District industry classification

Industry
Product category
Community College Education
NAICS
Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

  • Community college education
  • Workforce development training
  • Associate degree programs
  • Career technical education
  • Transfer pathway programs

Where Los Angeles Community College District is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Los Angeles
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Los Angeles Community College District business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Student Tuition and Fees: Public community college tuition revenue from course enrollment fees ($46 per unit for California residents), plus additional fees for specific programs and services.
  2. Government Grants and Funding: Federal, state, and local government grants including the $1 million federal grant for GoPass program continuation and workforce development funding from sources like the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.
  3. Bond Measure Funding: Capital funding through voter-approved bond measures (e.g., Measure CC) for facilities construction and modernization projects like the $72M Cesar Chavez Building.
  4. Foundation Donations: Private donations through the LACCD Foundation supporting scholarships, basic needs programs, and innovation initiatives.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-go$46 per unit for California residents

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Los Angeles Community College District product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LACCD operates nine community colleges in Los Angeles County offering associate degrees, vocational certificates, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and career technical education. It delivers instruction through in-person, online, and hybrid formats via Canvas LMS, supplemented by student support programs including LA College Promise free tuition, GoPass fareless transit, financial aid services, workforce development bootcamps, and an array of counseling, tutoring, and basic needs services across 3,452 degree and certificate programs.

Product overview

Los Angeles Community College District operates as a platform of nine distinct community colleges offering credit and non-credit educational programs across Los Angeles County. The district provides a unified technology infrastructure including the Canvas learning management system, Student Information System (SIS) for enrollment and academic records, and Cranium Café virtual communication platform. Student-facing programs include the LA College Promise free tuition initiative, QuickStart technology bootcamps for workforce development, GoPass free transit passes, and comprehensive financial aid services. Academic offerings span transfer pathways, career technical education, and continuing education across diverse fields including nursing, biotechnology, computer science, and healthcare workforce training. The district also implements AI-powered systems for student support chatbots and fraud detection in financial aid applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Nine Community Colleges
  • LA College Promise
  • QuickStart Technology Bootcamps
  • GoPass Fareless Pass Program
  • A Paradigm Shift Healthcare Workforce Initiative
  • Financial Aid Services
  • Academic and Career Pathways
  • Zero Textbook Cost Program
  • Student Support Services

Companies that use Los Angeles Community College District

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Los Angeles Community College District technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Los Angeles Community College District partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and major.

  • QuickStartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026QuickStart, a cybersecurity workforce development company, partnered with LACCD to launch fully online technology bootcamps targeting learners across Los Angeles for high-demand digital careers. Bootcamps cover data analytics, IT support, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure, preparing participants for nationally recognized certifications within a semester. Graduates receive a joint certificate from LACCD and QuickStart.
  • Los Angeles Area Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026LA Area Chamber of Commerce leads the 'A Paradigm Shift' workforce training initiative in partnership with CEO Council and LACCD, creating healthcare career pathways with committed job pipelines from local health systems.
  • CEO CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026CEO Council partners with LA Area Chamber of Commerce and LACCD on workforce training initiative 'A Paradigm Shift' to address healthcare workforce needs in Los Angeles.
  • Local Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Several prominent local health systems committed to providing job pipelines for graduates of the 'A Paradigm Shift' healthcare workforce training program, addressing healthcare workforce needs in the region.
  • Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Research partnership between Terasaki Institute and Keck Graduate Institute announced in March as a local healthcare collaboration in Los Angeles, aiming to accelerate biomedical innovation.
  • Keck Graduate InstitutestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Research partnership with Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation announced in March as part of local healthcare collaborations in Los Angeles, with joint research initiatives already being structured.
  • McCarthy Building CompaniesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025McCarthy Building Companies serves as the general contractor for LACCD's $72 million Cesar Chavez Administration & Workforce Building at Los Angeles City College, scheduled for completion in early 2027. This marks McCarthy's tenth project with LACCD, funded by Measure CC bond funds.
  • LA MetromajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022LA Metro partners with LACCD on the GoPass Fareless Pass Program providing free Metro TAP cards to students across 21 community colleges in Los Angeles County, eliminating transportation barriers for low-income students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Los Angeles Community College District competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office: System-wide governing body for all 116 California community colleges. Direct organizational peer — LACCD is one of its 73 districts; comparable in mission of providing affordable, workforce-aligned postsecondary education across diverse populations.

Regional players

  • Long Beach Community College District: Neighboring Southern California community college district serving the greater Long Beach area with multiple campuses. Operates the same California community college funding model, open-admission policy, and associate-degree/transfer pathway mission as LACCD.
  • Coast Community College District: Orange County-based community college district operating three colleges (Coastline, Golden West, Orange Coast). Comparable in multi-campus structure, transfer and CTE program mix, and reliance on state apportionment funding.
  • Pasadena City College: Single-college community college in Pasadena serving the greater San Gabriel Valley. Comparable open-admission, transfer-prep, and CTE model; serves a similar diverse urban California population with strong workforce development programs.
  • Mt. San Antonio College: Large single-campus community college in Walnut, CA, known for its vocational/CTE programs. Operates under the same California Community Colleges funding framework and serves similar transfer and workforce development populations.
  • Riverside Community College District: Inland Empire community college district operating multiple colleges (Riverside City, Norco, Moreno Valley). Directly comparable multi-campus California community college model with comparable funding structure and program mix.
  • San Diego Community College District: Multi-campus community college district serving San Diego County. Comparable scale and multi-college governance model, with similar emphasis on transfer pathways, CTE, and adult learner re-skilling programs.
  • Santa Monica College: Major single-campus community college in Santa Monica with very large international student enrollment and strong transfer record. Comparable open-access, low-cost California community college model serving the LA metropolitan area.
  • Peralta Community College District: Bay Area community college district operating four colleges in Oakland/Alameda County. Comparable multi-campus California community college district with similar urban demographics, CTE programs, and transfer pathways.

Others

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): Regional accreditation body for California community colleges including LACCD. Not a competitor but a critical peer relationship: WASC accreditation is required for LACCD's degree-granting authority and federal financial aid eligibility, making it the most consequential ecosystem-level comparable entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Los Angeles Community College District social profiles

Digital presence

Los Angeles Community College District compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

Los Angeles Community College District financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

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Los Angeles Community College District leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Los Angeles Community College District subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries9 records

Los Angeles Community College District funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Los Angeles Community College District M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles Community College District

What does Los Angeles Community College District do?

LACCD operates nine community colleges in Los Angeles County offering associate degrees, vocational certificates, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and career technical education. It delivers instruction through in-person, online, and hybrid formats via Canvas LMS, supplemented by student support programs including LA College Promise free tuition, GoPass fareless transit, financial aid services, workforce development bootcamps, and an array of counseling, tutoring, and basic needs services across 3,452 degree and certificate programs.

Is Los Angeles Community College District a public or private company?

Los Angeles Community College District is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Los Angeles Community College District founded?

Los Angeles Community College District was founded in 1969. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Los Angeles Community College District based?

Los Angeles Community College District is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.

How does Los Angeles Community College District make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Student Tuition and Fees are the primary driver. The others are government Grants and Funding, bond Measure Funding and foundation Donations.

Who are Los Angeles Community College District's main competitors?

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are Long Beach Community College District, Coast Community College District, Pasadena City College, Mt. San Antonio College, Riverside Community College District, San Diego Community College District, Santa Monica College and Peralta Community College District. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is listed as an others.

Does Los Angeles Community College District have an API?

No public API is recorded for Los Angeles Community College District.

What industry is Los Angeles Community College District in?

Los Angeles Community College District's product category is Community College Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHADAE, Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce). Its NAICS code is 61121 and its SIC code is 8200.

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PR NewswireUniversity of Phoenix and Los Angeles Community College District establish 3+1 Transfer Pathway ProgramUniversity of Phoenix and Los Angeles Community College District announced a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, allowing students to complete three years at LACCD and one year at University of Phoenix. For every five University of Phoenix courses completed, the sixth is free, and the university has applied over 7 million transfer credits, saving students an estimated $3 billion.YahooYour guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 2 raceFive candidates are running for Seat 2 on the Los Angeles Community College District board, which oversees 200,000 students and a $10 billion budget. Candidates prioritize making college affordable, improving completion rates, and addressing student needs like housing and food. The district is also spending $5.3 billion in bond money for renovations.YahooYour guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 4 raceSeven candidates are running for Seat 4 on the Los Angeles Community College District board, which oversees 200,000 students and a $10 billion budget. Candidates address low enrollment, basic needs, and the $5.3 billion bond spending. The race is part of the November general election.LA Business JournalPair of New Health Care Initiatives FormedTwo local healthcare collaborations were announced in Los Angeles in March: a workforce training initiative led by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the CEO Council and the Los Angeles Community College District, and a research partnership between the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Keck Graduate Institute. The workforce program, called "A Paradigm Shift," received a $350,000 donation from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and will create training pathways for students to enter healthcare careers, with several prominent local health systems committed to providing job pipelines. The partnerships aim to address healthcare workforce needs and accelerate biomedical innovation, with the first student cohorts expected within several months and joint research initiatives already being structured.PrwebQuickStart and Los Angeles Community College District Partner to Expand Workforce-Focused Tech Education Across Los AngelesQuickStart, a cybersecurity workforce development company, has partnered with the Los Angeles Community College District to launch fully online technology bootcamps targeting learners across Los Angeles for high-demand digital careers. The bootcamps will cover data analytics, IT support, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure, preparing participants for nationally recognized certifications within a semester. Enrollment is now open, with graduates receiving a joint certificate from LACCD and QuickStart.CalMattersCalifornia colleges spend millions on faulty AI chatbotsCalifornia community college districts are spending millions of dollars on AI-powered chatbots that often provide inaccurate or outdated information to students, despite contracts costing between $151,000 and nearly $500,000 annually per district. Testing by CalMatters revealed that chatbots at institutions like East Los Angeles College and Fresno City College incorrectly answered specific questions about campus leadership, office hours, and enrollment requirements. Districts including the Los Angeles Community College District, which has approved $3.8 million in contracts through 2029, and the State Center Community College District are working to transition to improved AI systems or have already upgraded to more reliable ChatGPT-integrated platforms.AP NewsCalifornia colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’California community college districts are spending millions of dollars on AI chatbots to help students navigate admissions, financial aid, and campus services, but the systems often provide inaccurate or outdated information, including incorrectly naming college presidents and giving wrong office hours, leaving students frustrated and relying on social media for answers. The Los Angeles Community College District alone has approved contracts totaling about $3.8 million through 2029 with chatbot providers Gravyty and Gecko, which districts say handle thousands of conversations per month but are working to improve by transitioning to more advanced AI systems. Students like those at East Los Angeles College and Fresno City College report that the chatbots struggle with specific questions and often direct users incorrectly, prompting districts to acknowledge limitations while justifying costs by citing heavy usage that would be more expensive to replace with human staff.ABC7 Los Angeles'Ghost student' scammers are using AI to steal financial aid, federal investigators warnScammers are using artificial intelligence to submit fraudulent financial aid applications to community colleges across the United States by creating "ghost students" with stolen identities. In 2024, nearly one-third of applications at California community colleges were found to be fraudulent, costing $13 million in state and federal funds, while the federal government has investigated more than $350 million in such fraud over the past five years and currently has about 200 open investigations nationwide. Some California colleges, including Cerritos College and the Los Angeles Community College District, are now deploying AI-powered verification systems at a cost of roughly $500,000 per year to detect and block fraudulent applications.The Times of IndiaCommunity college enrollments rise across California: Economic uncertainty brings students back to classroomsCalifornia community colleges are experiencing rising enrollment driven by economic uncertainty, with the Los Angeles Community College District reporting a 28% increase among students aged 35–54 and the Los Rios Community College District seeing a 5% overall rise and 10% increase in career technical programs. However, college officials warn that California's funding formula—based on three-year enrollment averages—has not kept pace, leaving some districts serving thousands more students than funded for and potentially requiring course limitations. The state faces an $18 billion budget deficit next year, raising concerns about colleges' ability to meet growing student demand without policy changes.ConstructionownersMcCarthy Begins $72M Cesar Chavez Administration & Workforce Building at Los Angeles City CollegeMcCarthy Building Companies has broken ground on the $72 million Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building at Los Angeles City College, a four-story, 67,230 square-foot facility scheduled for completion in early 2027. The building will serve educational and administrative needs while incorporating sustainable features including an 80 kW solar array, battery energy storage system, and LEED Gold certification standards to help the Los Angeles Community College District meet its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Funded by Measure CC, this marks McCarthy's tenth project with the LACCD.