Kickstart Your Cleantech Career

Join our free 8-week training to master product design, earn certifications, and connect with industry leaders.

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Why Join the PDD Training Course?

This FREE eight-week training gives you hands-on experience with LACI startups and partners to explore sustainable product development. Learn from industry professionals, gain certifications, and build a career in cleantech.

Highlights

 

  • Machine learning & design thinking workshops

  • Real-world projects with cleantech startups

  • Certifications in OSHA 10 & SolidWorks

  • Focus on reuse, recycling, and sustainable practices

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Who Should Apply

What You'll Get

Eligibility

  • 18 years or older

  • LA County resident

  • Currently unemployed or underemployed

  • Low to moderate income

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (college preferred)

Benefits of the Program

  • Professional Development – Build skills to boost your career

  • Job Placement Assistance – 12 months of support

  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with LACI startups & partners

  • Meals Provided – Lunch during in-person training days

  • Paid Internship Access – Opportunities with partner companies

  • Certifications – OSHA 10 & SolidWorks credentials

Who Should Apply

Eligibility

  • 18 years or older

  • LA County resident

  • Currently unemployed or underemployed

  • Low to moderate income

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (college preferred)

What You'll Get

Benefits of the Program

  • Professional Development – Build skills to boost your career

  • Job Placement Assistance – 12 months of support

  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with LACI startups & partners

  • Meals Provided – Lunch during in-person training days

  • Paid Internship Access – Opportunities with partner companies

  • Certifications – OSHA 10 & SolidWorks credentials

Designed for Builders & Creators

✅ Shape products that cut waste and emissions
✅ Level up your CAD skills (SolidWorks included)
✅ Team up with founders and engineers
✅ Move from talent to hired, faster

Info Session Information

Partner Org Info Session

Location: Virtual September 3, 2025 | 12pm - 1pm Join this information session and meet the LACI Team, get an overview of the Training Course curriculum and class schedule, and hear how this program can support your participants.

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Applicant Info Session

Location: La Kretz Innovation Campus September 24, 2025 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm Join the LACI Team at LKIC to get an overview of the Training Course details, tour the LACI campus, and receive application assistance as needed!

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This program is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors.

Ready to Launch Your Cleantech Career?

Spaces fill quickly!  Apply now for this free, hands on 8-week training.

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