Get qualified for space-industry jobs near LA South Bay
Hawthorne, El Segundo, Torrance and Long Beach: the densest cluster of rocket and satellite companies in the US. These 4 schools have programs that match the hands-on roles on SpaceJobs.
Schools and programs near LA South Bay
Schools near LA South Bay with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.
Welding Technology (AS and Certificate of Achievement) Offers an Associate of Science and a Certificate of Achievement in Welding, with Certificates of Accomplishment in GTAW, Semi-Automatic Welding, SMAW Structural Steel and Structural Steel Fabrication; the page cites preparation for AWS D1.1 and D17.1 certification. The AS typically takes up to two years.
Welding Technology Offers an Associate in Science and Certificates of Achievement (including GTAW and SMAW) at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus; a certificate can take as little as one semester and the associate degree about two years.
Electrical Technology Offers an Electrical Apprenticeship Preparation Certificate of Achievement plus AS and certificate options (General Industrial Electrician, High Voltage Test Technician, Automation Technician); LBCC is a California Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved school and graduates can register for the Electrician's Certification Exam. Check the college for length and schedule.
Welding Technology Offers eight Certificates of Achievement (including Aerospace Welding, Pipe Welding, Process Pipe Welding, Structural Steel Fabricator and Welding Fabrication and Layout) plus associate degrees, with day, evening and weekend classes at the Norwalk campus. Check the college for length and schedule.
Welding, Gas and Electric Offers an AS degree and a Certificate (44 required units, 48 total major units) plus 18-unit certificates in GTAW and SMAW Structural Steel; students weld to AWS standards.
Electrical Construction and Maintenance Offered as an Associate of Science degree with Certificates of Achievement in the Construction, Maintenance and Utilities pathway. Check the college for length and schedule.