Trades & Construction
Gain the skills for a lucrative job in a high-demand vocational field.
Take advantage of the labor shortage in construction and other skilled trades by enrolling in one of the career-focused programs at the Community Colleges of LA.
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Build Your Career at CCLA
In California and across the U.S., there’s a large gap between the available jobs in construction and other skilled trades and the number of workers with the skills to fill them. You can take advantage of this labor gap by enrolling in one of the vocational programs at CCLA. You’ll develop the skills you need to quickly start a good-paying and rewarding career in areas such as electrical, HVAC, construction, and more.
California Career Outlook
Average Annual Salary*
$51,513
Average Annual Job Openings**
82,880
* Projections Central – State Occupational Projections
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Trades & Construction
Career Education Programs
Associate Degree 
Bachelor Degree 
Certificate 
Online Offering 
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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 Bachelor Degree Certificate 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!
Building Automation
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
Cabinet Making
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
El Camino College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Carpentry
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College
Carpentry – Concrete Forming
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College
Carpentry – Scaffold Construction
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College
Construction
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
El Camino College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Construction Engineering Management
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College
Construction Management
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
Custodial Technician
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
West Los Angeles College
Electrical
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Pasadena City College
Heat and Frost Insulators
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College
HVAC Technology
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Cerritos College
Citrus College
Compton College
El Camino College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mount San Antonio College
Ironworking
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Plumbing
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Surveying & Mapping
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
Trades Pre-Apprenticeship
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
Welding
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Compton College
Glendale College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mt. San Antonio
Pasadena City College
Pierce 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.
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.
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
Learn more about our colleges and the programs available at each campus. All CCLA schools offer the same low tuition rate and are here to support you.