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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

HistoryEdit

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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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

L.A. Trade Tech's fashion design program is the oldest in Los Angeles,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> having started in 1925.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

CampusEdit

Student body composition as of 2022
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The 25-acre campus is located just south of the Historic Core of Los Angeles.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref> The Los Angeles Trade–Technical College (LATTC), is located at 400 West Washington Boulevard, renowned for its vocational and technical education programs. Established to serve the diverse educational needs of the community, LATTC offers a comprehensive array of courses ranging from automotive technology and culinary arts to nursing and construction trades.

The campus spans multiple city blocks and features state-of-the-art facilities including specialized laboratories, modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, and a student center. These resources support LATTC's mission to provide hands-on training that prepares students for successful careers in their chosen fields.

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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

LATTC's strategic location near major highways and accessible by public transportation enhances its appeal to a wide range of students across Los Angeles. With a strong emphasis on practical education and industry-relevant skills, LATTC continues to play a vital role in shaping the workforce of Southern California.

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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 alumniEdit

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

Lester Oliver Bankhead (1912–1997), architect, attended in around 1945, and known for church architecture in Los Angeles, California<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Don Campbell (1951–2020), creator of the hip-hop dance style called locking<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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Matthew G. Martínez (1929–2011), United States House of Representatives member<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Allan McCollum (born 1944), New York City-based contemporary artist<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Rick Owens (born 1962), fashion designer, owner of the Rick Owens clothing label<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Jeffrey Sebelia, fashion designer, winner of Project Runway Season 3, and founder of the clothing label "Cosa Nostra"<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Tadashi Shoji (born 1948), Japanese-American fashion designer, and owner of Tadashi Shoji and T by Tadashi clothing labels<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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