Río Hondo College’s Career and Workforce Education (CWE) programs are designed to provide educational, vocational and technical training that will lead to specialized employment, career advancement, or transfer to a university.

Our career programs are taught by highly qualified faculty who are dedicated to the students they serve and provide them with the best education possible.

Alternative Energy / Electronics

Prepare for entry-level employment as integrators, designers or as maintenance and repair workers in the expanding industry of green technology.

Automation, Robots and Mechatronics

Become an expert on the fundamentals of electricity, fluid power, mechanical systems, PLC, and robotics.

Automotive Technology

Learn to work with engines, alternative fuels, electric vehicles and more in our state-of-the-art automotive technology facilities.

Architecture, Civil & Engineering Design Drafting, CAD and GIS

Develop your skills and interests in designing, creating, and inventing using the latest technology.

Electrician Certification Trainee Program

This program is for those interested in becoming an electrician or looking to pass the California Electrical Certification test.

Heavy Equipment Technology (HET)

Students that are mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and would like to work on really big equipment should consider field of Heavy Equipment Technology.

Hospitality Management

Learn skills and earn certifications to help you thrive in one of California’s fastest growing industries, or to transfer for an advanced degree.

Welding

Acquire advanced welding skills and prepare you to take and pass the City of Los Angeles Certified Welder Exam.

Explore all the degrees and certificates offered by the Career and Workforce Education departments

Degrees and Certificates