Appraiser Training Program and Workforce Development

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office partnered with Los Angeles Community College District, Rio Hondo Community College, Workforce Development Aging & Community Services, Department of Human Resources and the Chief Executive Office, to create programs in real estate appraisal that provide the framework for lifelong pathways to success in government sectors. Two programs were developed. Appraiser Training at West Los Angeles College, offers the necessary theoretical training of appraisal principles through the college classroom, allowing the Department to keep up with the demands of on-the-job training to equip staff, and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified and trained candidates for employment in the Office of the Assessor. Appraiser Assistant Training Program at Rio Hondo College reduces the time required to train Appraiser Assistants by providing job-essential assessment topics. This provides a direct pipeline of candidates for Appraiser Assistant positions, and careers with the Office of the Assessor, with opportunities for upward mobility. We are casting a workforce safety net for members of our community through innovative and accessible opportunities that will foster professional growth for individuals while also supporting our capacity to conduct fair and accurate assessments.