Energy & Utilities

Fuel your success at the Community Colleges of LA.

Get the training you need for an exciting career in the energy and utilities sectors with an associate degree or certificate of completion at the Community Colleges of LA.

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In California, Knowledge is Power

As California’s economy and population continue to surge, so does demand for efficiently built structures and energy sources to power them. CCLA offers a wide variety of programs in the fast-growing energy and utilities fields. Taught by faculty with real-world experience, our 12+ programs will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in architecture, construction, electrical, engineering, mechanical, and other roles.

California Career Outlook

Average Annual Salary*

$60,116

Average Annual Job Openings**

41,950

* Projections Central – State Occupational Projections
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Energy & Utilities

Career Education Programs

Associate Degree Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree

Certificate Certificate

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*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Associate Degree Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Certificate Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Custodial Technician

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West Los Angeles College

Drafting Technology/CAD/CADD

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Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Electrical Utilities

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Cerritos College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Rio Hondo College

Energy Efficiency

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Santa Monica College

Environmental Studies/Solar/Alternative Energy

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Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Rio Hondo College

Environmental Technology

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El Camino College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College

Industrial Technology

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Cerritos College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Pierce College

Maintenance Mechanic – Industrial

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Long Beach City College

Process Technology

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Los Angeles Harbor College

Public Works

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Citrus College

Recycling Management

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Santa Monica College

Solar Photovoltaic

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Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Solid Waste Management Tech.

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Los Angeles Trade Tech College

Waste Management

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College

Water Technology

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Citrus College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Rio Hondo College

A Smarter Path to Success

Affordable

Save 50% or more on average compared to other universities and vocational schools. California community colleges are among the most affordable in the country.

Fast Track to a Great Job

Put your new skills to work faster with programs designed to prepare you for the workforce in as few as several months.

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Seamless Transferability

Save money on a bachelor’s by transferring to a four-year institution after completing your associate degree at CCLA.

Earn More

Finish your associate degree to earn on average 46% more per year than those without any degree.**

In-Demand Programs

Gain the skills to get the jobs you want in the modern workforce and in emerging industries.

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Flexible Options

Choose courses offered in convenient formats and schedules—including online, nights, and weekends—to fit your busy life.

Supportive Environment

Get personalized, one-on-one attention from professors who truly care about your success.

Real Campus Experience

Enjoy all the benefits of a true campus experience, close to home and for a fraction of the price of a four-year school.

**National Center for Education Statistics data, ***California Community Colleges data

Start Your Journey Today

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