Los Angeles Trade Technical-College enrollment rises as AI transforms job market
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Updated · KABC-TV · Apr 28
Los Angeles Trade Technical-College enrollment rises as AI transforms job market
11 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Apr 28
LATTC in South L.A. reports increased enrollment, with students training for roles like electrical linemen that offer job security and six-figure salaries after six months of study.
President Alfred McQuarters highlights strong demand across programs including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and welding, reflecting a shift toward skilled trades less vulnerable to AI automation.
As AI leads to the decline of some career paths, more people are pursuing trade school education for stable, hands-on jobs that are difficult to automate and offer long-term employment prospects.
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