YouthBuild USA - Trumbull County

YouthBuild is a non-residential, community-based alternative education program that provides classroom instruction and occupational skills training in construction and other in-demand occupations.In the course of their full-time enrollment, they:- Achieve their high school equivalency credentials or high school diplomas in a caring individualized context- Obtain job skills and earn a stipend, wage, or living allowance for building affordable, increasingly green housing for homeless and low income people in their communities- Gain industry-recognized certifications in preparation for productive careers (in addition to construction, some train for jobs in healthcare, technology, or customer service)- Solve personal problems with counseling support, addressing urgent needs for housing or child care, record expungement, or other problems- Give back and lead through participation in community service and advocating for their communities on the local and national levels.- Transition into post-program placements, in college, registered apprenticeships, other postsecondary opportunities, and employment, with support of a transition coordinator and mentors