YouthBuild

Introduction

The YouthBuild program offers an "earn while you learn" incentive and a non-traditional classroom setting for participants while they are studying to obtain their GED. Trainees will engage in a home construction trade, in addition to learning and participating in leadership development skills. The program offers career placement, individual and group counseling, and case management services. We do all of this to insure success for the individual trainees.

YouthBuild participants are encouraged to earn their GED with the support of our highly qualified team.

Anything is possible with the right team behind you!

The 5 Components of YouthBuild:

• EDUCATION: Adapt to educational levels and learning styles; provide a supportive environment; develop portfolios.
• CONSTRUCTION: Construction need for housing in community teambuilding opportunities. Can see results.
• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Leadership is woven into all elements of program. Develop leadership competencies.
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMENT: The goal of YouthBuild is that 70% of trainees who graduate be placed in a job or enroll in college.
• COUNSELING & CASE MANAGEMENT: Help participates to understanding themselves; understand their impact on others; navigate the world.

Requirements:

• 18 to 24 years of age.
• Low income.
• Geared towards students who have not obtained a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have an educational need.