YouthBuild
In partnership with Career Source Research Coast, St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity and the Treasure Coast Builders Association, the YouthBuild program at Ïã¸ÛÍõÖÐÍõ is designed to assist low-income residents of St. Lucie County who are ages 16 to 24 and in need of a high school diploma become self-sufficient, productive members of the community.
YouthBuild students learn while they earn. Participants attend free GED® and college classes; receive educational, job placement and career assistance; construction credentials and earn money while working part-time (for approximately five months) building Habitat for Humanity homes. In addition, YouthBuild has Construction A+ courses that participants can enroll in to earn a credential in CLA (Certified Logistics Associate) and I.T. (Information Technology). YouthBuild provides leadership development training and counseling/case management services.
Seventy-five percent of this program is funded by a grant awarded under the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment & Training Administration’s YouthBuild program. The remaining 25% of the project is financed by non-governmental sources.
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Eligibility
Applicants for YouthBuild must meet the required eligibility criteria:
- Resident of St. Lucie County
- 16 to 24 years old
- Not currently going to school
Application Process
For information on how to apply or to learn more about the program, contact Ja'Quan Bentley Sr., YouthBuild Project Director at 772-462-7548 or jbentleysr@irsc.edu.