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LAUSD pilot ‘Project Reconnect’ turns broken Chromebooks into career training for students with disabilities
Summary
Project Reconnect at Perez Career and Transition Center trains students with disabilities to diagnose and repair district Chromebooks, aiming to reduce e‑waste, return devices to schools and create pathways to paid internships and CompTIA A+ certification.
Project Reconnect, a pilot at Perez Career and Transition Center, combines device repair, career education and inclusive instruction to train students with disabilities for entry‑level technology jobs while returning refurbished devices to LAUSD classrooms.
“We’re very pleased to introduce Project Reconnect, an innovative program that combines technology repair, career education, and inclusive learning environments for students with disabilities,” said Anthony Aguilar, chief of special education and specialized programs. The program brings together ITS, special education, Perez CTC and adult and career education to give students hands‑on technical experience.
David Cooper, senior director of information technology, described a professional repair lab with 15 workstations, proper lighting and step‑by‑step visual instructions designed to accommodate a range of physical and cognitive…
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