Los Angeles Trade Technical College

What Los Angeles Trade Technical College does

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) is a public community college founded in 1925 and headquartered at 400 West Washington Blvd in Los Angeles, California. It operates as one of nine colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and is governed by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. LATTC delivers vocational and academic transfer education through 187 degree and certificate programs organized across nine Career and Academic Pathways, including Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, Construction Maintenance and Utilities, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Design and Media Arts, Health and Related Sciences, Applied Sciences, Business and Civic Engagement, and Liberal Arts and Transfer Prep.

LATTC's core technology ecosystem is built on industry-standard platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Canvas serves as the learning management system for online and hybrid course delivery, PeopleSoft powers the Student Information System for enrollment, scheduling, financial aid tracking, and academic records, and Cranium Café provides virtual student support. Supporting tools include the LACCD-wide application portal, a Program Mapper for academic planning and labor market visualization, and Microsoft Teams/Office for communication. Student-facing services include a Welcome Center (Bridges to Success), University Transfer Center with guaranteed admission agreements through UC TAG, CSU ADT articulation across 16 majors, and HBCU partnerships, plus dedicated resources such as EOPS, DSPS, Dream Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center, and a Child Development Center.

LATTC's business model combines state apportionment and local property tax funding with student tuition and fees. California residents pay $46 per unit, noncredit adult education courses are free, and the LA College Promise program covers two years of tuition for eligible first-time full-time students. Financial aid flows through Pell Grants, Cal Grants, federal loans, and institutional scholarships, with 56% of students receiving some form of aid. Customer segments span trade and technical career students, university transfer students, K-12 dual enrollment participants, adult learners and noncredit students, and healthcare career students enrolled in the Registered Nursing program (which received ACEN candidacy status in March 2026 and is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing).

Name

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Legal name

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Website

https://lattc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) is a public community college founded in 1925, serving Los Angeles students with 187 degree and certificate programs across nine career and academic pathways, including trades, healthcare, culinary arts, and university transfer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Vocational training programs
• Associate degree pathways
• Career technical education
• University transfer preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles, CA

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: LATTC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from students. California residents pay $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition, international student fees, and various course fees supplement revenue. The college also receives state funding based on enrollment (FTES - Full-Time Equivalent Students).
2. Financial Aid Distribution: 56% of students receive financial aid including Pell Grants, Cal Grants, federal student loans, and institutional scholarships. Financial aid is distributed to cover tuition and living expenses.
3. Public Funding: As a community college within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), LATTC receives государственное финансирование from California state community college allocations and local district funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public community college within the Los Angeles Community College District that delivers vocational training, associate degrees, certificates, and university-transfer pathways across 9 Career & Academic Pathways, totaling 187 degrees and certificates. Its core deliverable is hands-on, career-focused post-secondary education plus workforce-aligned short-term credentials, with enrollment structured around a $46-per-unit California-resident tuition, the LA College Promise free-enrollment pathway, K-12 Dual Enrollment, and a Registered Nursing program.

Product overview

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services organized around nine Career & Academic Pathways. The institution operates a unified technology ecosystem comprising Canvas LMS for online learning, PeopleSoft SIS for student portal management, and Program Mapper for academic planning. Core offerings include credit and noncredit certificate programs, associate degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Student support infrastructure includes financial aid services, transfer center with guaranteed admission programs, and the Welcome Center providing enrollment assistance and community connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs across the college's 9 Career & Academic Pathways, designed for students targeting either direct entry into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution.
• Certificate Programs Industry-recognized certificates and short-term credentials across the 9 Career & Academic Pathways, totaling 187 degrees and certificates combined, designed for workforce entry and skill upgrades.
• Registered Nursing (ADN) Program An Associate Degree in Nursing program that prepares students for licensure as Registered Nurses, combining classroom instruction with clinical placements and serving as one of LATTC's flagship vocational pathways.
• LA College Promise A free-enrollment tuition-waiver program that lets qualifying first-time college students attend LATTC without paying tuition, paired with structured student supports designed to promote completion and transfer.
• K-12 Dual Enrollment Program A partnership-based offering that allows Los Angeles-area high school students to enroll in LATTC college courses and earn transferable college credit while still in high school, articulated with LAUSD and local districts.
• Noncredit Adult Education (Academic Connections) Free noncredit adult-education courses designed for adult learners seeking basic-skills, GED preparation, English-language acquisition, and short-term career exploration through the Academic Connections program.
• Online Learning (LATTC Online) Online course sections and fully online programs delivered through Canvas, allowing students to complete associate-degree and certificate coursework remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• 187 available degrees and certificates across 9 career pathways
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 201535 HBCUs participate in a guaranteed transfer agreement with California Community Colleges. LATTC students completing academic requirements are guaranteed admission to participating HBCUs. Partnership enables diverse transfer pathways to historically significant institutions including Alcorn State, Clark Atlanta, Dillard, Fisk, Grambling State, Howard-equivalent institutions, Southern University, Tuskegee, and others.
• University of California System (UC TAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix UC campuses participate in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. LATTC students meeting specific GPA and course requirements receive guaranteed admission to UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Merced, or UC Santa Cruz. TAG provides early review, admission notification, and guidance on major preparation.
• California State University System (CSU ADT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLATTC offers Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) in Administration of Justice, Biology, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Economics, English, History, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health Science, Social Justice Studies, and Sociology. ADT graduates receive priority admission to CSU campuses.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACEN is the accrediting body for nursing education programs. LATTC's RN program achieved Candidate Status in March 2026, working toward full accreditation. ACEN accreditation is required for nursing program approval in California.
• California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory body that approves RN programs and licenses graduates. LATTC's Registered Nursing program is approved by BRN. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX licensing examination upon completion.
• Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLATTC is one of nine colleges in the LACCD system. The district provides shared services including HR, IT infrastructure, financial systems, and policy governance. Students can cross-enroll between district colleges.
• Industry Advisory BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach career pathway maintains industry advisory boards with employers and professionals who guide curriculum development, ensure alignment with workforce needs, and facilitate internships and job placements. Industries include automotive, construction, healthcare, culinary, cosmetology, and manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• East Los Angeles College: A LACCD sister college in Monterey Park serving the East LA area with similar vocational and transfer programs. Operates under the same district infrastructure (Canvas, PeopleSoft, LACCD enrollment system), making it the closest operational peer.
• Long Beach City College: LACCD-associate district (Long Beach CCD rather than LACCD) but a directly comparable regional community college with strong vocational programs (including automotive, HVAC, healthcare) and transfer pathways.
• Pasadena City College: One of California's largest community colleges, located in Pasadena adjacent to LATTC's service area. Offers comparable mix of vocational training, associate degrees, and transfer pathways to UC/CSU.
• Mt. San Antonio College: One of the largest single-campus community colleges in California (Walnut, CA) with extensive vocational-technical programs including automotive, welding, culinary, and aircraft maintenance — directly comparable to LATTC's trade-technical focus.
• Los Angeles City College: LACCD sister college located in the heart of Los Angeles, sharing district infrastructure and similar student demographics. Provides a directly comparable mix of transfer, vocational, and adult education programs.

Regional players

• Riverside City College: California community college in the Inland Empire with strong vocational and transfer programs. Different geography but directly comparable in mission, program structure, and student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Miami Dade College: One of the largest community colleges in the US, with extensive vocational programs, transfer pathways, and dual enrollment — comparable to LATTC in scale and breadth of CTE offerings.
• Houston Community College: Large multi-campus community college system in Houston with extensive vocational-technical programs across automotive, construction, healthcare, and culinary — comparable scale and trade-technical emphasis to LATTC.
• New York City College of Technology (CUNY): CUNY's dedicated technology-focused community college, offering associate and bachelor's degrees in technical fields (engineering tech, healthcare, design). Directly comparable in mission to LATTC as a trade-tech-focused community college.

Emerging players

• Universal Technical Institute: For-profit trade school specializing in automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial training. Serves an overlapping student segment (those seeking hands-on technical careers) but charges significantly higher tuition than LATTC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LATTC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TradeTechCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/LATTC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/los-angeles-trade-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/latradetechcollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@latradetech

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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