Office of the President

Greetings, and thank you for your interest in Los Angeles Trade-Technical College! Whether you are a prospective student, continuing student, community member, faithful partner, or simply interested in learning more about our institution, welcome.  

Trade-Tech is approaching an exciting moment in our college's history as we will soon celebrate our centennial in 2025. For nearly 100 years, Trade-Tech has been educating students and providing them with the knowledge and training to succeed in careers throughout the local and global economy. If you are joining us on your educational journey, please be assured that our expert faculty and classified professionals are committed to providing you the very best in career training, transfer education, and student support. 

In addition to our innovative career and academic programs and real-world learning opportunities, Trade-Tech offers a full scale of wraparound student services, including resources for food, housing, and mental health needs. I encourage new and continuing students to visit our Bridges to Success welcome center for more information on how we can best serve you. Also, be sure to explore our wide array of on-campus clubs and organizations that will allow you to connect with others from your new college community.  

Dr. Alfred McQuarters (center) receives a recognition scroll from LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis alongside other community organizations at the City of LA's Central-Downtown job fair in Fall 2023. 

If you are a Trade-Tech graduate or friend of the college who is interested in ways to give back to the college, I encourage you to connect with our College Foundation. You can also view our services available to the public, including our fine dining experience Garden Room, staffed by our Culinary Arts students, or other service appointments from throughout the college. Additionally, if you're an alumnus of the college, please be encouraged to visit us online, as we would love to stay in touch.

You will find our college social media channels linked at the bottom of our website. I invite you to connect with us during your time here, and to please stay in touch as a part of the Trade-Tech family. Again, welcome—we are glad you are here. 

Go Beavers!  
Dr. Alfred McQuarters, President, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College 

Dr. Alfred McQuarters has served as the President of LATTC since 2023. LATTC is the lead agency institution for both the Transportation Workforce Institute and the South Los Angeles Promise Zone, for which the South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z) serves as the backbone entity. In his role, Dr. McQuarters leads efforts to revitalize and empower South Los Angeles through educational programs, workforce development, and other comprehensive and collaborative solutions that provide access to family-sustaining employment. 

Throughout his career, Dr. McQuarters has primarily worked in community colleges located in ethnically diverse urban cities including Chicago, the Portland Metropolitan area, and now Los Angeles. LATTC's service area encompasses the downtown and South Los Angeles communities and serves approximately 23,000 students, 85% of whom are students of color. 

Dr. Alfred McQuarters is an accomplished leader in the field of education, renowned for his commitment to data-informed decisions and developing teams of equity practitioners to dismantle barriers that prevent equitable student success. He has served on numerous boards and workforce councils, using a shared equity leadership framework to drive change. Currently he serves on the National Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and on the CEO board of the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC). His research centers on the intersection of Racial Battle Fatigue and Community Colleges. Also, as a molecular biologist, Dr. McQuarters is a champion for a diverse STEM workforce. 

Dr. McQuarters holds a doctorate in education with a community college leadership emphasis from Oregon State University, a M.B.A. from Central Michigan University, a M.S. in molecular biology from Howard University; and a B.S. from Penn State University.