Hudson Idov wasn't excited about his college options until his Los Angeles home burned down in the Palisades Fire during his senior year. Less than a week after graduation, he and a classmate enrolled in a carpentry program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. They aim to start a construction company to help rebuild the area. Los Angeles needs over 100,000 new construction workers after recent fires. The state awarded $5 million to local community colleges to train more workers. Despite funding challenges, the program is popular, though graduation rates are low. Students face challenges balancing school, work, and family, but there's a strong sense of community.
