Historic Preservation

(Temporarily Suspended)

Beginning with the passage of the National Preservation Act of 1966, the field of Historic Preservation has experienced explosive growth as efforts to properly manage our cultural heritage have become a major growth industry.

With the ever-growing number of structures and sites identified as historic, proper stewardship of these cultural resources demands an understanding and appreciation of the standards and guidelines by which these sites are managed.

As properties become designated as landmarks and historical districts, government officials, contractors, professionals, and others increasingly require specialized training to care for and preserve these public resources. The Trade-Tech Historic Preservation Skills Certificate is a direct response to this need. It is the only community college program of its type in Southern California and one of only two in the state.

The program was designed to train both skilled and entry level workers in the many settings where historic preservation expertise is required: as consultants to building owners, zoning/planning boards, governmental agencies, board members/directors of non-profit organizations, historical societies, “main street” groups, and preservation associations. Individuals possessing historic preservation skills will be increasingly in demand to meeting the challenges of conserving our historic resources for future generations to appreciate.

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