Ava Bradley, a recent graduate of Redondo Union High School and El Camino College student, approached the South Bay One-Stop in Torrance with the goal of entering the health care industry, seeking assistance for EMT training while unemployed. She was eligible for the WIOA youth program and referred to Cal State University Dominguez Hills for a 10-month EMT course.

Determined to succeed, Ava aimed to save for graduate school to ultimately become a paramedic. After completing her training, she worked with her Case Manager and Job Developer to refine her resume, with ongoing support in her job search. Just one month before graduation, Ava secured a position as an EMT with Premier, advancing her career toward her paramedic aspirations.