“Community service is an integral part of empowering our people and making our communities stronger. And service must become a part of each of our lives.”

                                                                                                                                    -Michelle Obama

YouthBuild Philosophy

Young adults have the potential to succeed in their personal lives and impact the community in a significant way. Their unique talent and abilities are valuable assets to our world.

 Program description

YouthBuild is a 10-month leadership development program designed to assist motivated young adults ages 16-24 to earn their GED and obtain career and job skills. In addition to working toward their GED, participants also learn basic construction skills and assist with building a home for a low to moderate income family.

 Participant criteria:

• Ages 16-24
• Needs/wants GED
• Has desire or willing to learn basic construction skills
• Low-income participants are given preference as per Federal requirements

 Participant benefits

• Will receive stipend for participation $$$$
• Will receive GED instruction
• Will receive job skills training and career counseling
• Will build a home for a low to medium income family
• Will learn basic construction skills and possibly receive a certificate of skills acquired

 Participant expectations

• Commit to 10-month program
• Attend class daily
• Show up with positive attitude and always strive to give 100% effort