What is YouthBuild?
YouthBuild provides pathways to education, jobs, entrepreneurship, and other opportunities for individuals who have not completed high school. The program helps young people, between the ages of 16 and 24, to rebuild their communities and break the cycle of poverty with a commitment to work, education, and community. All services are provided at no cost.
The YouthBuild Program
YouthBuild is a pre-apprentice program that helps residents that reside in Southwest Connecticut, earn their GED, learn construction and manufacturing skills. In addition participants receive academic supports and engage in leadership opportunities through community service projects.
At YouthBuild, low-income young people learn construction skills by building affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in their neighborhoods and other community assets such as playgrounds. For unemployed young people who dropped out of high school, YouthBuild is an opportunity to reclaim their education, gain the skills they need for employment, and become leaders in their communities.
What To Expect In The Program
- Work toward obtaining their High School Diploma or GED
- Work toward gaining construction and health care training, industry recognized credentials, and onsite work experience
- Chrome Books Provided
- Transportation assistance to the program, if needed
- Case Management & Graduate Services for 1 year after completion
- Job Placement and Career Services
- Duration of program: 6 months
Who is eligible?
You are — if you meet the following requirements:
- Age 16-24
- Physically capable
Service Areas
- Bridgeport, : 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 006610 and 06611
- Ansonia : 06401
- Derby : 06418
- New Haven: 06511
Contact Information
Alexandra Langston
alangston@workplace.org
(203) 610-8139