Los Angeles Trade–Technical College

Want an Exciting Career? Edison International Accepting Applications for Lineworker Scholarship Program Designed to Strengthen a Diverse Workforce

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Applications for scholarships up to $25,000 are now being accepted for the 2024 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program .

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  • Applications for scholarships up to $25,000 are now being accepted for the 2024 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program .
  • Funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47, this scholarship is focused on growing Black, Asian Pacific Islander, Native American and female representation in Southern California Edison’s skilled workforce.
  • “The Lineworker Scholarship Program opens the door to a rewarding and enriching career.”
    Launched in 2021, the program has awarded over 35 scholarships and has enhanced representation among the SCE skilled trade workforce.
  • SCE serves one of the country’s most diverse populations and strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Edison International Announces Lineworker Scholarship Winners

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Launched in 2021, the Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program initially focused on attracting Black participants.

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  • Launched in 2021, the Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program initially focused on attracting Black participants.
  • 2022 Lineworker Scholarship recipient Nicole Taylor said, “Three words that describe my journey since receiving the scholarship are resilience, strength and teamwork.
  • To learn more about the Lineworker Scholarship winners, visit the 2023 Lineworker Scholarship Spotlight page.
  • Applicants are encouraged to visit Edison International Lineworker Scholarship to stay up to date on next year’s eligibility requirements.

Bioscience industry leader Guillermo Zuñiga receives honorary doctorate at Cal State LA Commencement

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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioscience leader and Cal State LA alumnus Guillermo "Willie" Zuñiga received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioscience leader and Cal State LA alumnus Guillermo "Willie" Zuñiga received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2023.
  • Cal State LA and the California State University Board of Trustees conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters during the morning Commencement ceremony for the College of Business and Economics on May 26.
  • Under Zuñiga's leadership, Grifols collaborated with Cal State LA to offer the Grifols Summer Science Academy at Cal State LA, which has trained more than 80 high school students in microbiology, chemistry, and molecular work.
  • Zuñiga, a member of the Cal State LA President's Council, received the LA BioStar Award in 2018 from Cal State LA BioSpace for his contributions to the regional bioscience industry.

LA’s Cleantech Leaders Celebrate the Start of First-of-its-Kind Academy

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Avantus Cleantech Career Academy (Avantus Academy) celebrated its inaugural class of students this week at a kick-off event co-hosted by Avantus ( formerly 8minute ) and UNITE-LA at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

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  • Avantus Cleantech Career Academy (Avantus Academy) celebrated its inaugural class of students this week at a kick-off event co-hosted by Avantus ( formerly 8minute ) and UNITE-LA at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005837/en/
    Avantus and UNITE-LA welcomed the inaugural class of Avantus Cleantech Career Academy students who will begin classes this week, building skills and relationships to thrive in Los Angeles’ cleantech future.
  • The Avantus Cleantech Career Academy is proud to be supported by leading companies and partners throughout Los Angeles.
  • Preparing the next generation for careers in cleantech is a win-win for our communities and our climate future.”
    For more information on the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy, please visit www.avantusacademy.org .

LACCD LEADERS GATHER TO HIGHLIGHT BOND PROGRAM SUCCESSES; FUTURE BOND PROGRAMS

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and LA Trade Tech College (LATTC) leaders joined Assemblymember Miguel Santiago to highlight recent projects – both completed and underway that were only possible through BuildLACCD's building program. BuildLACCD is funded through more than $9.5 billion in existing voter-approved bond measures, with the latest bond – Measure LA on the ballot this November.

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  • BuildLACCD is funded through more than $9.5 billion in existing voter-approved bond measures, with the latest bond Measure LA on the ballot this November.
  • "These bond measures are vital to the continued development of programs here at LA Trade-Tech," said Trade-Tech Interim President Dr. Kathleen Burke.
  • "The Culinary Arts Building, which is LEED Gold certified and built with bond funds provides a pathway to a successful, creative culinary career."
  • Assemblymember Miguel Santiago stated, Measure LA is a very simple bond measureit will upgrade all of the campuses across the LA Community College District.

Edison International Announces 2022 Lineworker Scholarship Winners

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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To learn more about the 2022 Lineworker Scholarship winners, visit the 2022 Lineworker Scholarship Spotlight page .

Key Points: 
  • To learn more about the 2022 Lineworker Scholarship winners, visit the 2022 Lineworker Scholarship Spotlight page .
  • The $1 million scholarship program is funded by Edison International shareholders in partnership with IBEW Local 47, which is providing $50,000 per year.
  • Applicants are encouraged to visit Edison International Lineworker Scholarship to stay up to date on next years eligibility requirements.
  • Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California.

Application Period Opens for $1 Million Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Edison International and Southern California Edison are now accepting applications for the 2022 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program , a partnership with IBEW Local 47 to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers.

Key Points: 
  • Edison International and Southern California Edison are now accepting applications for the 2022 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program , a partnership with IBEW Local 47 to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers.
  • The $1 million scholarship program is funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47 and awards up to $25,000 per recipient.
  • To apply and obtain additional eligibility information, please visit Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program (scholarsapply.org) .
  • Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California.

CORE Recovery & Retraining Endowment Launches to Foster Long-Term, Systemic Economic Benefits for Los Angeles County Residents

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NaHCO3, the family office of Ashley and Marc Merrill, today announced the launch of CORE, the COVID-19 Retraining & Recovery Endowment, to provide support through academic and training scholarships to the heavily impacted South Los Angeles residents.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NaHCO3, the family office of Ashley and Marc Merrill, today announced the launch of CORE, the COVID-19 Retraining & Recovery Endowment, to provide support through academic and training scholarships to the heavily impacted South Los Angeles residents.
  • The endowment has been in development since April 2020 and was created by lifelong L.A. residents Ashley and Marc Merrill, who anchored the program with a $300,000 donation.
  • Ashley and Marc Merrill sought out SoLa Impact as their partner in bringing the endowment to life because of the years of systemic change the organization has been able to make in southern Los Angeles communities.
  • Academic partners include: Cal State University at Los Angeles (CSULA), Futuro Health, East LA College, Southwest College, and LA Trade-Tech College (LATTC).