We offer participants, ages 16-24 years old, a second chance to obtain the educational, occupational, and social / leadership skills they need to become economically self-sufficient and able to assume full responsibility for themselves and their families. This is done in conjunction with the construction and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing in their communities.
Target groups include:
- high school dropouts and potential dropouts
- youth at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system
- chemically dependent youth
- youth with disabilities
- homeless youth
- teen parents
- public assistance recipients
YouthBuild Programs
- The education component of the program focuses on applied basic skills in construction trade and GED preparation with problems-solving emphasis.
- The work experience component provides youth with an opportunity to develop skills working with tools and performing job functions related to the renovation of residential units.
- The leadership component provides youth with meaningful opportunities to develop decision making, problem solving, and negotiating skills.
