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young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma. Low-income residents of Boston.
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Program Type
Program Activities
Skills Training: This intensive program includes both classroom and on-site construction training. Classes include OSHA 10 certification, CPR certification, and NCCER training. Work-site training includes construction techniques in both rehabilitation and new construction. All instruction includes “green” training techniques. Training is designed to lead to full-time construction positions, apprenticeship opportunities in union-level jobs, weatherization technician positions, and other related employment.
Academic Training: Provides 6-9 months of programming preparing to take and pass, the HiSET exams to earn their High School Equivalency Credential. Additionally, participants participate in a life skills curriculum aimed at developing work readiness skills (communication, teamwork, etc.), job development, financial literacy, and service-learning and receive case management, success coaching, and supportive services throughout their time in the program, as well as post-program.
For more information about YouthBuild Boston or to apply visit: youthbuildboston.org/program
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
20
Program Duration
39 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
September/October, February/March, June/July
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 8am-2pm (week A) | Skills training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 8am-2pm (week B) | HiSET prep classes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
Participants rotate academic and vocational Instruction, participating in one, every other week.
Program Requirements
Must not have a high school diploma
Anticipated outcomes
HiSET Certificate, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR certification, NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Certification, Employment/Promotion|Industry skills gain, Successful participants are eligible for dual enrollment at local community colleges and can move on to advanced training or entry-level jobs in the field.
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Stipend
Other, please explain
A Bi-Weekly stipend. Participants have the opportunity to achieve increases as they achieve benchmarks.
Location
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10 Burrell Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Public Transit Information
Accessible via public transportation
Phone Number
617-445-8887
Program Contact
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