Skills to Success Mentoring Program

Skills to Success Mentoring Program supports participants' in realizing and setting goals for becoming certified in skilled trade programs where there is a shortage in the current labor force. Our program encourages individuals in developing marketable skill that will enhance their ability to find work in a sustainable career. SSMP works to break the cycle of poverty and create an environment of hope which will leads to self sufficiency.

The Skills to Success Mentoring Program was established with the mission of increasing skilled trade educational opportunities among the under-served populations of Los Angeles County. This task will be accomplished by conducting group mentoring sessions throughout the County, in partnership with other nonprofit organizations, that has an emphasis on workforce development. This program will focus on creating an avenue that leads to a career within the HVAC, and Building Maintenance Engineering trades. These particular jobs are important to all of us, because they play a major role in our growing green economy. Commercial buildings and homes consumes lots of energy which puts a strain on our electrical infrastructure. Well trained HVAC and Building Maintenance Engineers, will be at the forefront in the battle to combat this problem.

Our Skills to Success Awareness Workshops are held monthly at CCFEI's Leadership Development Hub and surrounding partner sites. The Awareness Workshop teaches about careers in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC), Building Maintenance Engineering, Electrical Construction, Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing. You will learn about these trades, how to get certification through community colleges and vocational schools, and have the option to request on-going mentoring if you feel its something your interested in pursuing.

Enter your name and e-mail address to register for Skills to Success Awareness Workshops, you will receive a confirmation with information on upcoming workshop date and time.

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Kelly Dozier, MPA, LEED AP O+M - Program Director is a native of Los Angeles and has lived in Torrance, CA since 1998. He currently teaches Refrigeration and Air Conditioning courses for the Los Angeles Community College School District. Before starting his tenure as an educator, He worked as an Air Conditioning field technician for various companies throughout the Los Angeles region. In 2001, Kelly received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Technical Management from Devry University, and in 2005 a Master’s Degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is a member of the United States Green Building Council Los Angeles branch, and holds the LEED Operation and Maintenance Accredited Professional credential, which allows him to have a voice in the green environment movement that is prevalent throughout the country. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve for 12 years, and is dedicated to helping veterans transition into meaningful employment upon separation from the military. The passion for helping veterans has led him to focus on assisting youth and young adults prepare for college or enter skilled-trade training programs. He is dedicated to Assisting veterans, youth development, and committed to making a difference in the community.

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