Frank Wiggins Trade High School
History
Founded as the Frank Wiggins Trade School in 1925, the college is the oldest of the nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District.
After World War II, the school moved to the former campus of John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, which had relocated to Sun Valley. It then expanded the campus and combined with Metropolitan College to expand its programs.
In 1954, the school was renamed Los Angeles Trade–Technical Junior College. In 1969, the college became a part of the Los Angeles Community College District.
L.A. Trade Tech's fashion design program is the oldest in Los Angeles, having started in 1925. During World War Two, the college offered around-the-clock courses so women could train in vocational areas to help the war effort.
The college was featured on the PBS television series Downtown with Huell Howser.
Campus
| Race and ethnicity | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70% | ||
| Black | 13% | ||
| White | 7% | ||
| Asian | 4% | ||
| Unknown | 3% | ||
| Two or more races | 2% | ||
| Foreign national | 1% | ||
| Gender Distribution | |||
| Male | 49% | ||
| Female | 51% | ||
| Age Distribution | |||
| Under 18 | 13% | ||
| 18-24 | 42% | ||
| 25-64 | 45% | ||
The 25-acre campus is located just south of the Historic Core of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Trade–Technical College (LATTC), is located at 400 West Washington Boulevard, renowned for its vocational and technical education programs. Established to serve the diverse educational needs of the community, LATTC offers a comprehensive array of courses ranging from automotive technology and culinary arts to nursing and construction trades.
The campus spans multiple cities blocks and features state-of-the-art facilities including specialized laboratories, modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, and a student center. These resources support LATTC's mission to provide hands-on training that prepares students for successful careers in their chosen fields.
LATTC's strategic location near major highways and accessible by public transportation enhances its appeal to a wide range of students across Los Angeles. With a strong emphasis on practical education and industry-relevant skills, LATTC continues to play a vital role in shaping the workforce of Southern California.
| Ethnic Breakdown | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic and Latino American | 69% | 67% |
| African American | 13% | 15% |
| Asian American | 2% | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
| White | 3% | 4% |
| Multiracial Americans | 1% | 1% |
| International students | 2% | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% | 8% |
| Female | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 52% |
Notable alumni
- Lester Oliver Bankhead (1912–1997), architect, attended in around 1945, and known for church architecture in Los Angeles, California
- Don Campbell (1951–2020), creator of the hip-hop dance style called locking
- Carole Little (c. 1935–2015), clothing designer
- Matthew G. Martínez (1929–2011), United States House of Representatives member
- Allan McCollum (born 1944), New York City-based contemporary artist
- Rick Owens (born 1962), fashion designer, owner of the Rick Owens clothing label
- Jeffrey Sebelia, fashion designer, winner of Project Runway Season 3, and founder of the clothing label "Cosa Nostra"
- Tadashi Shoji (born 1948), Japanese-American fashion designer, and owner of Tadashi Shoji and T by Tadashi clothing labels
- Mister Cartoon (born 1968/1969), tattoo artist and painter
See also
Notes
- ^ Other consists of Multiracial Americans & those who prefer to not say.
References
- ^ "At A Glance". LATTC. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "LATTC Accreditation". Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ "Los Angeles Trade-Technical College 2014-2016 General Catalog" (PDF). lattc.edu. September 2014.
- ^ "LATTC | Fashion Center – FAQs". college.lattc.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ^ "LATTC | Fashion Center – About the Fashion Center". college.lattc.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ^ "Trade Tech – Downtown (112) – Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University".
- ^ "Student Life (Fall 2022): Los Angeles Trade Technical College". USNEWS. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "LATTC About Page". Los Angeles Trade Tech.
- ^ "2018 Los Angeles Trade–Technical College USNEWS: Overview".
- ^ "2017 Los Angeles Trade–Technical College USNEWS: Overview".
- ^ Wilson, Dreck Spurlock (2004-03-01). African American Architects: A Biographical Dictionary, 1865-1945. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-95628-8.
- ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (2020-04-23). "Don Campbell, Hip-Hop Dance Innovator, Is Dead at 69". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ Woo, Elaine (27 September 2015). "Carole Little, designer of working women's fashion, dies at 80". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035.
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis (2011-10-20). "Matthew G. Martinez, Ex-Democratic Lawmaker, Dies at 82". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "Allan McCollum". The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ Tung, Jennifer (September 2008). "Straight Outta Cali". Los Angeles Times Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012.
- ^ Albert, John (2006-09-24). "Rock / Drugs / Scissors". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ Schmidt, Ingrid (2017-05-11). "Designer Tadashi Shoji is busy expanding his fashion brand beyond red carpet gowns and evening wear". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ Stecher, Nicolas (2023-10-30). "Mister Cartoon On Art, Tattoos, Streetwear & Classic Cars". Maxim. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
