Los Angeles Harbor College

What Los Angeles Harbor College does

Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is a public community college established in 1949 and located at 1111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington, California, within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) — a nine-college district governed by an elected board of trustees. The college serves approximately 10,000+ students per semester across traditional college students, adult learners, dual enrollment high school students, and workforce candidates, delivering associate degrees for transfer, career and technical education certificates, noncredit adult and community education, and emerging blue economy workforce pathways.

The college's core product is its academic and student services platform anchored on the institutional website (lahc.edu) and the LAHC Online distance education platform, complemented by the Canvas learning management system delivered through LACCD and the physical Seahawk Shop bookstore. Programmatic offerings are organized around Career & Academic Pathways spanning Arts, Business, Education, Society & Communication, Health & Public Safety, and STEM disciplines. A notable programmatic extension is the Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) initiative, developed in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, with curriculum spanning regenerative aquaculture, ocean renewable energy, blue tech, and ecosystem restoration.

LAHC's business model is that of a public, state-funded community college rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from California state apportionment based on Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES), per-unit tuition and fees (set by the LACCD Board), federal and state financial aid disbursements (including Pell), and competitive grants — most recently a $1.1 million grant from the Los Angeles Regional Consortium for BECAP. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through open enrollment, dual enrollment partnerships with LAUSD and local feeder high schools, outreach events, college fairs, and multi-channel social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube). Distribution occurs via on-campus instruction, online/hybrid courses, and dual credit partnerships.

Name

Los Angeles Harbor College

Legal name

Los Angeles Harbor College

Website

https://lahc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college in Wilmington, California, part of the nine-college LACCD district, serving 10,000+ students per semester with associate degrees, transfer pathways to CSU/UC, CTE certificates, dual enrollment, and emerging blue economy workforce programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Youth-to-Adult Bridge & College Readiness (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Career technical education
• Distance learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Community college tuition revenue from enrolled students, with per-unit fees established by the LACCD Board for California residents and non-residents. Revenue supports instructional operations and student services.
2. Government and Grant Funding: State and federal funding allocations including the $1.1 million Los Angeles Regional Consortium grant for Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways workforce development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college offering associate degree programs, university transfer pathways, career and technical education certificates, and workforce development training including the Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) program. The college delivers instruction through on-campus classes, online/hybrid courses via the LAHC Online platform, and dual enrollment partnerships with local high schools. Student support services include academic counseling, career placement, financial aid, and specialized programs for veterans, EOPS, TRiO, Dream Resource Center, and CalWORKs participants.

Product overview

Los Angeles Harbor College is a community college offering a multi-service educational platform. The core offering is its institutional website (lahc.edu) providing access to academic programs, student services, and administrative functions. The college operates The Seahawk Shop bookstore as a retail sub-brand for textbooks and merchandise. Distance education is delivered through LAHC Online. Workforce development includes the BECAP program focused on blue economy industries. Career services are centralized through the Career & Job Placement Center with College Central Network integration, complemented by the College-to-Career Workplace Readiness Program providing workshops and internships. The institution serves students through academic pathways in STEM, Health Sciences, Business, Arts, Education, and Society & Communication disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seahawks: LAHC athletic teams mascot and brand identity

Products and services

• The Seahawk Shop at LAHC The official college bookstore at 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744, offering textbooks, eBooks, LAHC-branded apparel, accessories, drinkware, graduation supplies, school supplies, electronics, and general merchandise for students, faculty, and alumni. Available both as a physical storefront and through online ordering.
• LAHC Online Distance Education Online and hybrid course delivery platform providing students with flexible learning options through remote access to college courses, enabling distance education for those unable to attend on-campus classes at the Wilmington campus.
• Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Program A workforce development initiative in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, providing curriculum and training in regenerative aquaculture, ocean renewable energy, blue tech, and ecosystem restoration. Funded by a $1.1 million grant from the Los Angeles Regional Consortium as part of a 14-college consortium effort.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blue-sector industries in Los Angeles County employ over 100,000 workers and generate more than $13 billion in annual output, providing a significant workforce development opportunity for LAHC graduates.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• California Community Colleges Chancellor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026LAHC partners with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to develop and implement workforce development initiatives. This partnership supports the BECAP program's curriculum development across regenerative aquaculture, ocean renewable energy, blue tech, and ecosystem restoration sectors, aligning with statewide community college workforce priorities.
• AltaSea at the Port of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles serves as a key industry partner for LAHC's blue economy workforce initiatives. The partnership leverages AltaSea's waterfront facilities and industry connections to provide students with hands-on training and career pathways in sustainable ocean industries including marine biotechnology, aquaculture, and renewable energy.
• 14-College ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAHC participates in a consortium of 14 colleges working together on the Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) program. This collaborative approach enables shared curriculum development, resource pooling, and regional coordination to address workforce needs across diverse ocean-related industries.
• Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAHC operates as one of nine colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District. The district provides administrative infrastructure, shared services, policy governance, and collective bargaining for all member colleges across the Los Angeles area.
• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLAHC maintains a dual enrollment partnership with LAUSD, enabling high school students to earn college credit through Summer 2026 programs at Harbor College. This pathway facilitates seamless transition from high school to higher education and addresses college affordability.
• CSU/UC Articulation PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAHC has established transfer articulation agreements with California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems, as well as private universities, facilitating seamless student transfer pathways. The Transfer Center provides comprehensive support for students pursuing bachelor's degree completion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Santa Monica College: Large California community college with robust transfer and CTE offerings and strong employer partnerships in the LA area. Comparable comprehensive community college scope, though serving a higher-income coastal demographic.
• Pasadena City College: Large California community college serving the greater LA region with strong transfer and CTE programs, including allied health and technical fields. Comparable comprehensive community college scope and public funding model.
• Long Beach City College: Neighboring California community college serving the Long Beach area adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles. Comparable comprehensive community college model with strong CTE and transfer programs; competes for harbor-region workforce students.
• El Camino College: South Bay-area California community college with overlapping CTE programs and transfer pathways. Serves a similar working-adult and traditional student population in the broader Los Angeles region.
• Mt. San Antonio College: Large California community college in the greater LA region with extensive CTE and workforce programs, including notable vocational training offerings. Comparable scale and comprehensive community college model.

Direct peers

• Los Angeles City College: Sister college within the same LACCD nine-college district, offering overlapping associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs to a similar urban Los Angeles student population. Directly comparable on governance, funding model, and student demographics.
• East Los Angeles College: LACCD peer college serving a similar demographic of first-generation and underrepresented students with comprehensive transfer and CTE programs. Direct competitor for dual enrollment and transfer-seeking students in the LA region.
• Los Angeles Pierce College: Another LACCD member college operating as a comprehensive community college with both transfer and workforce pathways. Comparable scope and operating model; competes for transfer-bound and CTE students across the LA basin.
• Los Angeles Valley College: LACCD member college offering associate degrees and CTE programs with comparable student services infrastructure. Operates under the same district governance and competes for the same regional student pool.
• Compton College: Recently independent Compton Community College District serving an urban LA-area population with similar transfer and CTE programs. Comparable community college mission, student demographics, and workforce development focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lahcnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lahcmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/314343049814
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-angeles-harbor-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/lahcedu

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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