BRIDGE Housing at Jordan Downs & Evermont

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

Program Highlights

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Program Snapshot

Service Area: Jordan Downs (Watts) & Evermont (South LA)
Skilled Trade: Welding & Construction
2026-2027 Enrollment: 120 high school students & recent graduates
Program Length: Summer – three weeks, 120 hours; Saturdays during Fall/Spring semesters – 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, career readiness and financial literacy.
In Summer 2025, a new partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and City of Los Angeles provided the opportunity for BRIDGE students to participate in the HIRE LA Youth Employment Program.
In 2026, BRIDGE Housing will expand its program to year-round serving three cohorts of 40 students in summer, spring and fall – 120 students total. Students are transported to AltaSea for hands-on instruction led by Dynamic Education.

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

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