Los Angeles Trade–Technical College

Image:Frank Wiggins Trade School.jpegFounded 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.{{Cite web|url=http://college.lattc.edu/catalog/files/2014/09/General-Information.pdf|title=Los Angeles Trade-Technical College 2014-2016 General Catalog|date=September 2014|website=lattc.edu}}

L.A. Trade Tech's fashion design program is the oldest in Los Angeles,{{Cite web|url=http://college.lattc.edu/fashion/faqs/|title=LATTC {{!}} Fashion Center – FAQs|website=college.lattc.edu|access-date=2017-12-16}} having started in 1925.{{Cite web|url=http://college.lattc.edu/fashion/about-the-fashion-center/|title=LATTC {{!}} Fashion Center – About the Fashion Center|website=college.lattc.edu|access-date=2017-12-16}} 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.{{cite news |title=Trade Tech – Downtown (112) – Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University |url=https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2007/01/01/trade-tech-downtown-112/}}

The 25-acre campus is located just south of the Historic Core of Los Angeles.{{cite web |title=LATTC About Page |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/los-angeles-trade-technical-college-CC04838https://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/los-angeles-trade-technical-college-CC04838 |publisher=Los Angeles Trade Tech}}{{dead link|date=November 2024}} 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.{{cite news|title=L.A. Trade Tech unveils new LGBTQ+ center|author-last1=Vergara|author-first1=Allyson|newspaper=Pasadena Star-News|date=12 October 2024|page=A3|volume=140|number=286|publisher=Southern California News Group}}

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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