Mar 22, 2012
YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that simultaneously addresses several core issues facing low-income communities: affordable housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development.
The YouthBuild model balances in-school learning that leads to the achievement of a high school diploma or passing the General Education Development (GED) test and occupational skills training that prepares youth for career placement.
The in-school component is an alternative education program that assists youth who are often significantly behind in basic skills to obtain a high school diploma or GED credential.
The target populations for YouthBuild are high school dropouts who may also be adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, and other at-risk youth populations.
For more information on the YouthBuild program please go to: www.doleta.gov/youth_services/YouthBuild.cfm.
The Application Closing Date is May 8, 2012.