Santee Construction Academy to close

Instructor Jesus Hernandez, left, supervises students Juan Rodriguez, 18, right, and Andrew Araujo, 16, as they run through a check of an electrical system in his electrician class at Santee Construction Academy inside the Abram Friedman Occupational Center. One of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s partnership schools, the Santee Education Complex will be closing its academy dedicated to teaching construction and other skills aimed at aiding students to find occupations after high school. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

March 16, 2014 9:15 AM PT

Santee Education Complex, one of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s partnership schools, will be closing its academy dedicated to construction and other technical skills.

Student Manuel Contreres, 15, fits his protective glasses while working on an electrical project. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Andrew Araujo, 16, center, works on a junction box in Jesus Hernandez’ Electrician class as Fernando Garcia, 15, left, helps at the Santee Construction Academy. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Student in Jesus Hernandez’ Electrician class practice handling an junction box at the Santee Construction Academy, inside the Abram Friedman Occupational Center. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Juan Rodriguez, 18, works on an electrical box. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Student Fernando Garcia, 15, cuts tile in Rich Nunez’ Tile class at the Santee Construction Academy. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Students practice facial massage at Beatrice Santiago’s Cosmetology class at the Santee Academy. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)