About the Department
Prepare for the highly skilled technical jobs of today and
tomorrow. The Trades & Industrial Technology Department offers
state-of-the-art courses with hands-on training for students
seeking to enter technical fields, as well as professionals
seeking to retrain or upgrade their skills. Areas of study
include advanced transportation technology with separate
specializations in alternative fuels and electric vehicles,
architectural design, drafting with separate programs for
architecture and mechanical design, technology training in either
electrical or metal fabrication, and horticulture. The College
offers Associate of Science degrees for students planning to
transfer to four-year institutions and professional
certifications for those entering the workforce or advancing
their careers. All programs are aligned with growing occupations
in Southern California.