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YouthBuild Information Session

January 12, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Are you a Bridgeport youth between the ages of 18-24 and interested in learning, earning and serving your community by helping to build affordable housing? YouthBuild Bridgeport is for you.

YouthBuild, a program of the WorkPlace, is currently accepting 22 Bridgeport youth into the first training group starting March 13, 2017.

Once accepted youth will:

  • Work toward obtaining their High School Diploma or GED
  • Work toward gaining construction training, industry recognized credentials, and onsite work experience in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Park City Communities
  • Earn a stipend during the 6 months of training
  • An iPad fully loaded with program materials and tools upon completion
  • Transportation assistance to the program, if needed
  • Case Management & Graduate Services for 1 year after completion

If you are or know a youth that wants an opportunity to start a career, contact Carmen Nieves at (203) 610-8478 or via email at cnieves@workplace.org.

Details

Date:
January 12, 2017
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Organizer

Carmen Nieves
Phone
cnieves@workplace.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

The WorkPlace
350 Fairfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Conference Room D
Bridgeport , CT 06604 United States
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