Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software.
• Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales, attrition, and healthcare use.
• Apply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyed or use complete enumeration methods.
• Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software.
• Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance.

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Data Scientist

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

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LA-Tech.org

Working alongside LA's tech leaders to connect them with local, untapped talent to create new, transformative value through tech exploration, tech career exposure, and career experience.

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Mix of Online & In-Person

Finish in 12 Weeks

Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

📚 Skills-Focused

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

📚 College

Finish in 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

📚 College

Finish in 2-3 years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

📚 College

Finish in 2-5 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

📚 Skills-Focused

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Professional Upskilling

Professional upskilling typically results in acquiring new or enhanced skills and knowledge relevant to a participant's current job or desired career path, leading to improved job performance, opportunities for career advancement, and greater employability.

📚 Skills-Focused

Finish in 1 week - 3 months

Technology Bootcamp

A technology bootcamp typically offers intensive training in specific tech skills, preparing participants for entry-level roles in the tech industry in a relatively short period of time.

📚 Skills-Focused

Finish in Less than a year

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Technology & Math

The primary activities of this group involve designing, developing, and implementing computer software and hardware systems, as well as using mathematical concepts to solve complex problems and analyze data.