BRIDGE Housing at Jordan Downs & Evermont
Construction
This summer, teenage residents at Jordan Downs, one of L.A.’s largest public housing communities, learned foundational trade skills including welding, carpentry, plumbing and electrical, and framing a mini-house, as part of a two-week, 40-hour pilot through a partnership with BRIDGE Housing.
A true community partnership with BRIDGE Housing, The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), parents, and other community partners made this pilot program a huge success where all 17 students who enrolled, completed the program, resulting in 100% retention!
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Marty Supple, automotive instructor, Artesia High School
BRIDGE Housing at Jordan Downs & Evermont
Teen Residents Learn Construction & Welding
Program Highlights
Program Snapshot
- Service Area: Jordan Downs (Watts) & Evermont (South LA)
- Skilled Trade: Welding & Construction
- 2025 Enrollment: 40
- Program Length: Summer – six weeks, 120 hours
- Credentials Offered: American Welding Society (AWS) & National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Unique Program Components
- Expanding on a 2024 pilot effort, this program offers teen residents from two public housing communities opportunities to earn high-value industry certifications and hands-on skilled trades training.
- BRIDGE Housing partners with local service providers and community-based organizations to recruit rising 11th and 12th graders to participate and provide case management throughout the program.
- A new program component will include hands-on instruction from Dynamic Education at AltaSea and career readiness support at Jordan Downs.B
About BRIDGE Housing
Community-Based Organization
BRIDGE Housing is a nonprofit housing developer participating in the $1 billion redevelopment effort of Jordan Downs, a public housing development in Watts. The current portfolio includes over 130 properties and tailored onsite programs and community networks for residents.
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“Sign your child up. It’s going to help them in the future. It’s going to build their confidence. That’s number one, their confidence and their communication and social skills.”
Sherika Simms, Community Leader