Los Angeles Trade–Technical College

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Los Angeles Trade–Technical College (L.A. Trade–Tech, LATTC) is a public community college in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), American Culinary Federation, and League of Nursing, among others.[1]

History

The original Frank Wiggins Trade School building, in Los Angeles Historic Core, c. 1925.
The original Frank Wiggins Trade School building, in Los Angeles Historic Core, c. 1925.

Founded as the Frank Wiggins Trade School in 1925, the college is the oldest of the nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District.

After World War II, the school moved to the former campus of John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, which had relocated to Sun Valley. It then expanded the campus and combined with Metropolitan College to expand its programs.

In 1954, the school was renamed Los Angeles Trade–Technical Junior College. In 1969, the college became a part of the Los Angeles Community College District.[2]

L.A. Trade Tech's fashion design program is the oldest in Los Angeles,[3] having started in 1925.[4] During World War Two, the college offered around-the-clock courses so women could train in vocational areas to help the war effort.

The college was featured on the PBS television series Downtown with Huell Howser.[5]

Campus

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The 25-acre campus is located just south of the Historic Core of Los Angeles.[7] The Los Angeles Trade–Technical College (LATTC), is located at 400 West Washington Boulevard. LATTC offers courses ranging from automotive technology and culinary arts to nursing and construction trades.

The campus spans multiple city blocks and features laboratories, classrooms, a library, and a student center.

Also on-campus, Bucky's Pride Center features computer stations, printers, and a social lounge area, while also providing mental health and wellness services, sexual education, and financial assistance.[8]

Fall Demographics of student body
Ethnic Breakdown 2018[9] 2017[10]
Hispanic and Latino American 69% 67%
African American 13% 15%
Asian American 2% 3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
White 3% 4%
Multiracial Americans 1% 1%
International students 2% 2%
Unknown 9% 8%
Female 48% 48%
Male 52% 52%

Notable alumni

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Matthew G. Martínez member of the United States House of Representatives

See also

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