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 From Jordan Downs and Evermont Learn Construction & Welding
Program Highlights
Program Snapshot
- Partner Since: 2024
- Service Area: Jordan Downs (Watts) & Evermont (South LA)
- Skilled Trade: Welding & Construction
- 2026-2027 Enrollment: 120 high school students & recent graduates
- Program Length:
- Summer – five weeks, 120 hours
- School Year (Fall/Spring Semesters) – Saturdays, 120 hours
- Credentials Offered: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), OSHA 10
Unique Program Components
- Teen residents from Jordan Downs and Evermont housing communities participate in hands-on skilled trades training and earn high-value industry certifications.
- BRIDGE Housing partners with trusted community-based organizations to recruit students and provide case management, career readiness and financial literacy.
- Students are transported from Jordan Downs to AltaSea where students receive all technical and hands-on training led by Dynamic Education.
- In 2026, BRIDGE Housing expanded its program to year-round and increasing enrollment to 100+ students annually.
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BRIDGE Housing at Jordan Downs & Evermont
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. Their 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.”
Sherika Simms, Community Leader