The Laborers Training School

What The Laborers Training School does

The Laborers Training School, legally organized as The Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund for Southern California, is a jointly administered labor-management training trust fund founded in 1999 and headquartered in Azusa, California. It delivers earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs and continuing education to workers in the union construction industry, serving LIUNA members, apprentices, and signatory contractors across 12 counties in Southern California and, since 2025, Arizona. The school operates three core apprenticeship programs—Construction Craft Laborer (CCL, 4,000 OJT hours), Laborers Cement Mason (LCM, 4,200 OJT hours), and Landscape Irrigation Fitter (LIF)—combined with a catalog of 140+ classes covering OSHA, environmental, equipment operations, and trade-specific skills.

Its technical platform consists of the LTS Online learning management system delivered through Canvas/Instructure, the MyLTS apprentice portal for tracking certifications, OJT hours, and work processes, and the LTS Central class calendar system; signatory contractors interact through a dedicated DAS 140/142 electronic submission portal for public works compliance. The school holds International Accreditation Services (IAS) accreditation under AC 371 covering both training provider and curriculum development functions and operates a registered apprenticeship program recognized by USDOL and the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Apprentice candidates must pass a 5-day entry assessment including a drug test, the 3-day Candidate Physical Agibility Test (CPAT), and an oral exit interview before joining a local union for dispatch.

Revenue is generated exclusively through employer (signatory contractor) contributions to the trust fund based on hours worked by apprentices and journeypersons; the apprenticeship programs themselves are free to participants. The organization monetizes only indirectly through wage-driven contributions and modest ancillary channels such as a 2025-launched alumni merchandise webstore, while operating under joint union-management governance with the Southern California District Council of Laborers (SCDCL) and serving 8 LIUNA local unions (Locals 89, 220, 300, 585, 652, 783, 1184, 1309). Strategic distribution occurs through direct enrollment, contractor sponsorship, and local union dispatch across the Azusa campus, mobile training sites, the Phoenix Jon P. Preciado Training Center, and the LTS Online channel.

Name

The Laborers Training School

Legal name

The Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund for Southern California

Website

https://laborerstrainingschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Laborers Training School is a jointly administered labor-management training trust fund that delivers earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs and continuing education for union construction workers across Southern California and Arizona, serving apprentices, journeypersons, and signatory contractors under LIUNA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

Keywords

• Construction apprenticeship training
• Union labor training
• Construction craft education
• Workforce development services
• Construction safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Azusa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Program (Trust Fund Model): The Laborers Training School operates as a labor-management training trust fund. Revenue is generated through employer (signatory contractor) contributions to the trust fund based on hours worked by apprentices and journeypersons. The apprenticeship program itself is free for participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Laborers Training School delivers three registered apprenticeship programs (Construction Craft Laborer with 4,000 OJT hours, Laborers Cement Mason with 4,200 OJT hours, and Landscape Irrigation Fitter) combining paid on-the-job training with classroom-based Related Supplemental Instruction. Programs are delivered at the Azusa campus, the new Phoenix (Jon P. Preciado) Training Center, mobile sites, and through the LTS Online Canvas/Instructure platform, covering OSHA, environmental, equipment, and craft certifications for apprentices, journeypersons, and signatory contractors.

Product overview

The Laborers Training School offers a unified portfolio of construction industry training products centered on its earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs. The core offerings are three apprenticeship programs (Construction Craft Laborer/CCL, Laborers Cement Mason/LCM, and Landscape Irrigation Fitter/LIF), each combining On-The-Job Training (OJT) with Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) in classroom settings. These programs are delivered through physical training sites (Azusa campus and mobile sites across Southern California and Arizona), the LTS Online platform (Canvas/Instructure-based LMS for online courses), and the Jon P. Preciano Training Center in Phoenix. Supporting the apprenticeship products are digital platforms including MyLTS (apprentice portal for tracking certifications and progress), LTS Central (class calendar and scheduling), and contractor DAS submission systems. Additional offerings include the Women in Construction Forum (WIC), mental health resources, and a merchandise webstore. The school provides over 140 curriculum classes spanning safety certifications (OSHA), environmental training, equipment operations, and trade-specific skills. IAS accreditation (AC371) covers both training provider and curriculum development operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Craft Laborer (CCL) Apprenticeship Program An earn-while-you-learn registered apprenticeship program for construction craft laborers, combining paid on-the-job training with classroom Related Supplemental Instruction across 6 periods and 4,000 total OJT hours. Covers certification courses, industry courses, environmental courses, equipment endorsements, and VOICE orientation. Participants are dispatched via local LIUNA unions to signatory contractors and graduate to journey-person status.
• Laborers Cement Mason (LCM) Apprenticeship Program A registered apprenticeship program for cement masons totaling 4,200 OJT hours across 6 periods with classroom RSI requirements. Curriculum includes form setting, concrete placement and finishing, decorative concrete, machine operations, and safety certifications. Graduates receive journey-person credentials with USDOL and California Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognition.
• Landscape Irrigation Fitter (LIF) Apprenticeship Program A registered apprenticeship program for landscape irrigation fitters covering landscape planting, irrigation systems, low-voltage lighting, erosion control, grading, and chain-saw operations. Apprentices earn wages while completing OJT with classroom RSI, ultimately attaining journey-person status.
• LTS Online Training Platform Canvas/Instructure-based e-learning platform delivering more than 50 online classes — OSHA 10, Fall Protection, Asbestos Awareness, Confined Space Awareness, Hazard Communication, Construction Math, Respiratory Awareness, Rigging and Signaling, Environmental Hazards of Highway Work, Lead Awareness, and VOICE orientation — to apprentices and journeypersons across Southern California and Arizona. Requires laptop or desktop with supported browsers.
• Laborers Training School Webstore Online e-commerce storefront offering branded merchandise — shirts, mugs, hats, jackets, and related items — to alumni, apprentices, and supporters of the Laborers Training School.
• Curriculum and Class Offerings More than 140 curriculum classes covering safety (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Fall Protection), environmental (Asbestos, Lead, Hazardous Waste), equipment operations (Forklift, Skid Steer, Aerial Lift), construction trades (Pipe Laying, Welding, Concrete), and specialized certifications. Offered as both in-person courses and online (denoted with +) classes, available to apprentices, journeypersons, and contractor workforces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates become certified Journey Persons with portable, nationally-recognized credentials
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Laborers Training School is affiliated with LIUNA, the Laborers' International Union of North America. The school provides training for LIUNA members and coordinates with local unions for job placement of apprentices.
• Southern California District Council of LaborerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDCL Business Manager Jon P. Preciado was honored with the naming of the Phoenix training center. The district council coordinates with the school on workforce development.
• LIUNA Training and Education FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational LIUNA affiliate providing guidance and resources for the local training trust fund operations.
• Local 89 (San Diego/Lakeside)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship placement and dispatch for San Diego region.
• Local 220 (Bakersfield/Nipomo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship placement for Central California region.
• Local 300 (El Monte/Los Angeles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Largest local union in Southern California coverage area.
• Local 585 (Oxnard/Ventura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship for Ventura County region.
• Local 652 (Santa Ana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship for Orange County region.
• Local 783 (San Bernardino)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship for Inland Empire region.
• Local 1184 (Palmyrita/Riverside)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship for Riverside region including Phoenix, Arizona campus.
• Local 1309 (Lakewood)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 8 LIUNA local unions served by the Laborers Training School. Coordinates apprenticeship for South Los Angeles/Orange County border region.
• Signatory ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction companies signatory to the Master Labor Agreement that employ LIUNA members and participate in the apprenticeship program. Contractors sponsor apprentices, submit DAS 140/142 forms, and provide on-the-job training.
• California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)coreOthersState agency overseeing apprenticeship programs. Requires DAS 140/142 filings for public works projects and issues state journey worker certificates to graduates.
• Bricktender Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate but related apprenticeship program for brick tenders with its own JAC and application process.
• Apprenticeship.govminorOthersFederal government resource referenced for apprenticeship program definitions and standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Home Builders Institute (HBI): National nonprofit that delivers construction skills training, pre-apprenticeship, and job placement programs with a curriculum and credentialing model that overlaps significantly with LTS's craft and safety offerings.
• Electrical Training Alliance (formerly NJATC): The largest joint apprenticeship and training program in North America, combining classroom and on-the-job training for electrician apprentices; structurally analogous to LTS in being a labor-management training trust funded by employer contributions.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): Provides standardized craft training curricula and credentials used across both union and open-shop apprenticeship programs, including many of the same OSHA, safety, and construction craft modules that LTS delivers.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters - Carpenters Training Institute: Provides apprenticeship and journey-level training for carpenters through regional training centers, using the same labor-management trust fund structure and earn-while-you-learn model as LTS.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Training Centers: Operates a nationwide network of heavy-equipment operator apprenticeship training centers under a union trust-fund model very similar to LTS, serving IUOE local unions and signatory contractors with multi-year earn-while-you-learn programs.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Apprenticeship Programs: The leading open-shop (non-union) apprenticeship sponsor for construction trades; competes with LTS for apprentice market share by offering similar earn-while-you-learn pathways to signatory (non-union) contractors.
• Sheet Metal Workers International Training Institute: Operates apprenticeship and skills-upgrade training for sheet metal workers via a national network of local training centers funded by employer contributions, directly comparable to the LTS trust-fund model.
• Laborers-AGC Education & Training Fund (Massachusetts): LIUNA-affiliated labor-management training fund that runs construction craft laborer apprenticeship and journeyman upgrade training in New England using the same employer-contribution trust model as LTS.

Regional players

• Tulsa Welding School: Private for-profit trade school focused on welding, pipefitting, and industrial trades with intensive short-term programs; offers a non-union, tuition-funded alternative to multi-year union apprenticeship pathways like LTS.

Emerging players

• Helmets to Hardhats: Connects transitioning military members to registered building-trades apprenticeship programs including LIUNA pathways; functions as a feeder for apprentices who may end up enrolled at LTS and its peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laborersschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjEGBFNJW6haylHaatnE90Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaborersTrainingSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laborers-training-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/lts.online

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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