Innitiatives & Programs
Current Major initiatives
Select major initiatives will appear on this page. It contains quick links to the more sought after information. In some cases the initiative or program will have its own with additional information and resources.
BDI FiberOptiX Bootcamp
April 13-17 (M-F), 2026
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: $3300
Course Description
This 5-day Splicing Specialist Training provides in-depth information about splicing, including an overview of OTDR functions and trace interpretation. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, covering key points to achieve high-performance splicing. Students will train in both fusion and mechanical splicing of single or multimode fiber optic cables. During these sessions, the instructor will demonstrate the use of various types of inside or outside plant fiber optic cables, as well as fiber optics enclosures and splice trays.
Introduction to Electricity Course
- Free
- Online – Self-paced
(Target 6 weeks per volume) - 16 Modules
- Hayden-equivalent
- Helps meet requirements for several positions at LADWP
The California Council on Diesel Education and Technology (CCDET)
In 1992 a consortium of diesel truck and bus engine manufacturers and dealers, California community colleges, and the California Air Resource Board (CARB) came together to form the California Council on Diesel Technology Education and Technology (CCDET). Diesel technology programs at six community colleges–College of Alameda, American River College, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Palomar College, San Joaquin Delta College, and Santa Ana College–are the backbone education and training partners of CCDET. CCDET offers a variety a courses aimed at training technicians and fleet owners to comply with diesel emisson regulations for onroad commercial trucks, cargo handling equipment, and commercial harbor craft.
TWI built and manages the website of CCDET and manages the relationship with the California Air Resources Board. When a new or modified CARB regulation requires a training course, TWI develops the curriculum, hosts train-the-trainers sessions, and distributes the curriculum to the member colleges.
Transportation Youth Academy
- High school students, grades 9-12, explore the transportation industry and participate in real-world transportation projects