At YouthBuild Boston, participants engage in building industry pathways programming through hands-on and contextualized learning, while earning pay. Most importantly, this includes vocational services such as exposure to industry pathways in design, architecture, engineering and trades; exploration of trades opportunities; skill building by obtaining industry credentials and learning basic carpentry skills; career placement preparation for registered apprenticeships, employment, post-secondary education, or workforce training; and finally, career advancement services such as retention and career planning supports. Participants also attend educational classes to improve their basic skills and, as needed, receive individualized assistance with their secondary school credential attainment. Finally, all participants are provided with professional skills development opportunities, professional mentorship and other wrap-around supports, as needed.
YBB serves youth and young adults ages 17-24 primarily (but not exclusively) from underserved neighborhoods in Boston. Applicants should have an interest in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry, want to learn skills in the trades and be comfortable with hands-on learning and physical work.
English
30
The frequency and intensity of job search activity changes throughout program participation. In the beginning there is no job search activity unless participants are looking for general entry-level employment outside of program hours, but more job search takes place as participants approach placement, overall, there is a total of about 3 weeks' worth of intensive job search and placement support, beginning with a job fair leading to a combination of individualized assisted and independent job search and career counseling.
24 weeks
No
March and September
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30am-3:00pm | Skills training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
CORI check | Drug Testing | Immunizations/Health Records | Valid MA ID
Yes
MA Pre-apprenticeship certification | OSHA 10 | NCCER | High School Diploma | CPR/First Aid/AED | Fall Safety | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Fees: union application fees, driving permits | ✓ | |
| Tech: TgH Laptops | ✓ | |
| Supplies: toolbelt, and tools, hardhat (PPE), boots as needed, uniforms (pants, shirts) | ✓ | |
| Food: meals together, “community fridge” refrigerator food to take home to families | ✓ | |
| Driving school support | ✓ | |
| Life skills/health: internal curriculum, special partnerships and presentations (sex ed, substance abuse, financial literacy) | ✓ | |
| Professional skills: resume, networking, interview prep, mock interviews, job fair, partnerships, industry presentations, professional communications, construction math | ✓ |
No
Stipend paid as a wage
A stipend of $150 per week is paid
27 Centre St, Roxbury, Boston, MA 02119, USA
Near Orange Line (Roxbury Crossing) and buses (Nubian Station & others)
Learning takes place in a combination of worksite and classroom locations, placement visits, all of which are chosen to be easily accessible to students.
617-445-8887
Nathan Polk