Los Angeles Trade Technical-College — Attraction in Los Angeles

TO WHOM - Great experience with a lot of potential if one is willing to give it all they have. Graduated in early 60s with a two year AA degree in Air Conditioning Engineering from LATTC. I went there to apply for their Refrigeration Course but happened to run into Mr. Robert Berwick who thought I should sign up for the Engineering Course instead. I did. I made the most of it after graduating for several years designing systems for churches, commercial, hospitals, industrial and many professional buildings. However, somewhere along the line I hadn't thought it through and needed to begin planning ahead. For example, one miss-calculation on my part was moving out of the LA area, which hires "all-kinds" of Engineers. So if your a young person, think about that. The area I moved to wouldn't support educated engineers because there wasn't any demand for them (draftsman were doing HVAC work.) Also, just about anyone and licensed contractors could design a HVAC system. Not the learned type of a schooled design system but a system just like the one down the street. So what happened is, my interest in the field waned due to low pay. I was senior man in the Mechanical Engineering Office for sure, but the struggle to stay above poverty got to be too much. Long story short: I had to reinvent myself and move on. LATTC got me up and moving though and I thank them for that. I know of several other people who benefited from their schooling there. A fellow graduate, a chef, a sign painter, and a dress designer. I hope this helps someone to think ahead and plan accordingly. ...

One of the worst schools in the district! The Financial Aid department is absolute garbage. They don't help with anything! I can't register for classes this semester because last semester I was overpaid due to hardships that resulted in me dropping my classes. I've been trying to get the issue resolved for over 2 months now and each and every time I go to them they send me to the Business and then the Business office sends me right back to Financial Aid. So basically they've been giving me the run around for 2 MONTHS. Now I have to sit another semester out when I'm doing everything that I can to get back in school. Also, they are not pleasant people. AT ALL! The woman at the Business Office has one of the nastiest attitudes I've ever seen as well as the older lady with the grey bob in Financial Aid. The whole experience is discouraging! I'm not sure I even want to go back honestly.

Update: Im still having the same issue. I’m currently waiting to see a technician after MONTHS of trying to get just one of them to sit down and talk to me. I’ve been waiting for almost 2 hours now because they only have 1 person working at a time. This school has literally been going downhill. The staff is still the same as usual, Unpleasant & Unprofessional. Worst mistake I’ve ever made was coming here. I should have made West LA my home school when I...

FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM: if you have a desire to get into the fashion industry quickly and with great skills? Than you should truly consider this school. Especially when you take into account; the cost of it's nearest competitor who's name starts with a F and ends with a M. The industry is looking for skilled employees!! Hence, a Certificate/Diploma from LATTC verse the other school isn't going to make a difference. You'll prove your worst during your skills test. LATTC has well qualified instructors, whom have actually worked in the industry. They'll give you the skills needed. P.S. Here are some of their excellent instructors; Mr Walker, Mr Gamlowski, Ms. Kim, Ms. Siccardi, Mr Naranjo, Ms. Drebskaya. Oops, and of course "Mr Alcala".

I must admit the campus isn't great compared to the other community colleges but the students aren't there for the appearance, they're there to acquire the needed skills to success.

The only downfall that I've noticed is their financial aid system. Students are stuggling to get their monies on time. (I don't get financial aid myself!) Thus, why and who's responsible, I can't really say?? I'm guessing you'll need to learn how to navigate the...