Las Positas College

What Las Positas College does

Las Positas College is a public community college located in Livermore, California, operating within the California Community Colleges system under the governance of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. Founded in 1975 and ranked #2 among California community colleges and #4 nationally, the college serves approximately 14,000 students through associate degree programs, university transfer pathways, career and technical education certificates, and continuing education noncredit courses. Student segments include first-time college students, concurrent high school enrollees, international students on F-1 visas, adult learners, and veterans, with multi-channel delivery across on-campus instruction, Canvas-based online learning, HyFlex courses, and concurrent enrollment partnerships with local high schools.

The college's core technology infrastructure is built on the Canvas Learning Management System for online course delivery, supplemented by the Ellucian Cloud MyPortal student information system, the Math Emporium self-accelerated learning environment, Cranium Cafe for synchronous online counseling, and NetTutor for supplemental tutoring. Industry-aligned CTE programs include Fire Service Technology (accredited through California State Fire Marshal), Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic (CAAHEP-accredited through March 2028), Automotive Technology (ASE-accredited through February 2030), and a Viticulture & Winery Technology program supported by the on-campus Campus Hill Winery. Measurable student outcome interventions include the Math Jam bootcamp and Concurrent Support courses, which demonstrate approximately 10% higher success rates in subsequent math courses for participating students.

The business model is a public-sector tuition-and-state-funding hybrid rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. Funding streams include California state per-student allocations from the Chancellor's Office, federal Title IV financial aid, federal HEERF/CARES Act emergency grants (totaling $8,224,012 across three rounds from 2020-2022), student tuition and fees (with a free tuition promise for first-time, full-time students in 2025-2026), and grants/programmatic funding. The college monetizes its footprint through facilities rentals, the Campus Hill Winery, an Industry Credentials and Apprenticeship program, and employer services. As a unit of a government state entity (the Chabot-Las Positas CCD), there is no equity ownership, and the institution is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.

Name

Las Positas College

Legal name

Las Positas College

Website

https://laspositascollege.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Las Positas College is a public community college in Livermore, California, serving approximately 14,000 students with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and career-technical programs. Ranked #2 in California and #4 nationally, it operates under the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• University transfer pathways
• Online distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Financial Aid (Title IV): Federal student financial aid including Pell Grants, federal work-study, and other Title IV programs. The college distributed $7,908,004.35 in HEERF/CARES emergency grants to 10,408 students as of June 2022.
2. HEERF/CARES Act Emergency Relief Funds: Federal COVID-19 emergency relief funding for students totaling $8,224,012 across three grant phases (HEERF I, II, III). Funds distributed as emergency grants to eligible students.
3. Tuition and Fees: California community college tuition and fees from enrolled students. Currently offering free tuition promise for 2025-2026 for first-time, full-time students.
4. California State Funding: Per-student funding from California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office based on enrollment and performance metrics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Las Positas College is a public community college delivering associate degree programs, university transfer pathways, career-technical certificates, and noncredit/continuing education to roughly 14,000 students in the Tri-Valley region. Standalone offerings include the Free Tuition Promise for 2025-2026 first-time full-time students, Math Jam bootcamp, Concurrent Support courses, Early College Credit, and specialized programs in Viticulture and Winery Technology, Fire Service Technology, Paramedic Training, Automotive Technology, and Engineering Technology with optics/photonics.

Product overview

Las Positas College is a community college offering a diverse portfolio of educational products and student support services. The institution's primary digital learning infrastructure centers on Canvas for online learning and MyPortal (Ellucian Cloud) for student information management. Academic support products include Math Jam (pre-semester bootcamp), Concurrent Support courses (co-requisite math support), and the Integrated Learning Center (housing ESL Lab and Mathematics Learning Center). Career preparation is supported through Handshake job board and Cranium Cafe online counseling. The college also operates the Campus Hill Winery as a hands-on training facility for its Viticulture & Winery Technology program. The institution serves approximately 14,000 students with offerings spanning transfer pathways, career-technical education, and continuing education.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Tuition Promise 2025-2026 Free tuition offering for first-time, full-time students enrolling for the 2025-2026 academic year, designed to remove cost as a barrier to enrollment.
• Math Jam Bootcamp A pre-semester math preparation bootcamp offering 15-30 hours of individualized math review to incoming students, with research showing approximately 10% higher success rates in students' next math course for participants versus non-participants.
• Concurrent Support Courses Co-requisite support courses (e.g., Math 100C/101C) offered during the semester providing in-person and virtual support alongside transfer-level math courses, with research showing approximately 10% higher success rates.
• Early College Credit / Concurrent Enrollment Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to take college courses for credit through partnerships with local high schools, providing early college credit and a smoother transition to higher education.
• Viticulture and Winery Technology Program (Campus Hill Winery) A working winery facility operated as part of the Viticulture and Winery Technology program, providing hands-on training in winemaking and viticulture practices.
• Fire Service Technology Program Fire Service Technology program accredited by the California State Fire Marshal, providing training for fire service careers.
• Paramedic Training Program Paramedic Training Program accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP, training students for careers in emergency medical services.
• Automotive Technology Program Automotive Technology program with ASE Program Accreditation in Master Automobile Service Technology, training students in automotive service and repair.
• Engineering Technology Program with Optics and Photonics Engineering Technology program offering optics and photonics education in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, providing internship and job placement opportunities responding to approximately 10,000 projected photonics job openings by 2032.
• Distance Education / Online Learning Full online degree and certificate programs delivered via Canvas LMS with asynchronous and synchronous options, serving students who cannot attend campus in person.
• Apprenticeship and Industry Credentials Apprenticeship pathways and industry credentials programs preparing students for industry-recognized credentials and workforce placement.
• Continuing Education (Noncredit) Noncredit courses including Continuing Education programs for adult learners seeking skill development, career transitions, or workforce retraining.

Quantifiable outcome

• Math Jam students have ~10% higher success rate in their next math course compared to students who did not attend Math Jam
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OPEN (Optics and Photonics Education Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026An alliance formed at the Optics School Summit organized by LLNL NIF and Photon Science to share resources and best practices in optics and photonics education. Las Positas College is a founding member alongside five universities and four community colleges. This marks the first national effort focused on college-level optics and photonics education.
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) - NIF and Photon SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLLNL's NIF and Photon Science directorate organized the second annual Optics School Summit at SPIE Photonics West, bringing together representatives from Las Positas College, four other universities, and four community colleges to address workforce needs in optics and photonics. The partnership responds to approximately 10,000 projected photonics job openings by 2032, driven partly by fusion ignition achievements at NIF. LLNL provides internship and job placement opportunities for LPC Engineering Technology students.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline internship and job board platform providing students access to employment opportunities and career resources. The college directs students to laspositascollege.joinhandshake.com for career services.
• Industry Advisory BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram-specific advisory boards including Automotive Technology, Administration of Justice, Horticulture, Business Studies, Welding Technology, Engineering, and Viticulture & Winery Technology. These boards ensure curriculum alignment with industry standards and provide workforce connections.
• Canvas (by Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) platform used for all online and hybrid course delivery, student engagement, and academic record management.
• Chabot-Las Positas Community College DistrictcoreOthersParent district governing both Las Positas College and Chabot College. District office located in Dublin, CA provides administrative services, human resources, technology infrastructure, and policy governance for both colleges.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diablo Valley College: Pleasant Hill-based community college in Contra Costa County serving an overlapping East Bay student population. Offers associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs in direct competition with Las Positas for Bay Area students.
• Foothill College: California community college in Los Altos Hills serving the western Bay Area with similar associate degree, transfer, and CTE programs. Competes directly with Las Positas for Tri-Valley and Bay Area students within the Foothill-De Anza District.
• De Anza College: Cupertino-based community college in the Foothill-De Anza District offering comparable transfer, CTE, and workforce programs. Strong direct competitor for Silicon Valley and Bay Area students alongside Las Positas.
• Chabot College: Sister college in the same Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, located in Hayward, CA. Offers the same California community college model — associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE — sharing district administration, Canvas LMS, and Ellucian systems, making it the most directly comparable institution.
• Ohlone College: Fremont-based community college with strong CTE programs and articulation agreements. Overlaps with Las Positas in serving East Bay and Tri-Valley students, particularly in technical and career education pathways.
• San Jose City College: San Jose-based community college offering transfer, CTE, and workforce development programs. Comparable California community college model serving the broader Bay Area with similar student demographics.
• City College of San Francisco: One of the largest community colleges in California, offering associate degrees, transfer, and CTE programs across multiple campuses. Comparable mission and academic structure, though at substantially larger scale than Las Positas.

Regional players

• Pasadena City College: Major California community college in the LA region with similar transfer, CTE, and student support programs. Comparable institutional profile but operates in a different geographic market than Las Positas.
• Mt. San Antonio College: Large Southern California community college in Walnut, CA. Comparable California community college model with strong CTE and transfer programs, but serves the LA region rather than the Bay Area, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's statewide community college system — a much larger scaled community college operation offering associate degrees, CTE, and workforce training. Operates as a broad incumbent in the community college space, though in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles8 records

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Investors

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