# Los Angeles County Launches OST Training Program

The Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, in collaboration with Mt. San Antonio College, is launching a free six-week online Ownership Services Technician (OST) vocational training program starting October 12, 2026. This initiative aims to prepare participants for careers in property assessment and related fields, with potential employment opportunities at the Assessor's Office. Registration is currently open with limited availability, providing a direct pipeline for skilled candidates to support county property assessment operations.

- **Why this matters:** This program addresses workforce development needs by cultivating qualified candidates for property assessment roles, which are critical to county revenue and property tax administration.
- Procurement and HR professionals should consider this program as a strategic source for recruiting trained technicians familiar with local property assessment practices.
- Contractors and service providers supporting property assessment functions may find opportunities to collaborate or align training with county workforce requirements.
- The program's online format and partnership model highlight innovative approaches to public sector workforce training and talent pipeline development.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Los Angeles County Assessor's Office
- Mt. San Antonio College School of Continuing Education (Mt. SAC)

### Key Quotes
> This program provides a unique opportunity for students and working professionals to gain practical knowledge in one of the most specialized and important areas of property taxation.
> — Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor

### Sources
- [Free to Enroll! Online Ownership Services Technician Course – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES](https://lacounty.gov/2026/09/23/free-to-enroll-online-ownership-services-technician-course/) - CA