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    YouthBuild Boston, Inc.
    • 27 Centre Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
    • 617-445-8887
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Building Trades Exploration Program
    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
    Participant demographics:

    young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma. Low-income residents of Boston.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 12
    Total hours: 20
    Program duration: 39 weeks
    Rolling Admission: Yes
    Number of cycles: 3
    Program start dates: September/October, February/March, June/July
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    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.
    Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    10 Burrell Street, Roxbury, MA 02119accessible via public transportation
    Additional information about location:

    10 Burrell Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, accessible via public transportation
    other sites for service and training – TBD

    Other requirements: do not have a high school diploma
    Program is CORI friendly? No
    Anticipated outcomes: HiSET Certificate, OSHA 10, First Aid/ CPR certification, NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Certification
    Other outcomes: 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 CategoryAs neededAll participants
    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.

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: SEE CONTACT LINK IN DESCRIPTION
    Program code: YBB-VT-BTE
    ABAWD Qualifying? Yes