The TRA-Worcester YouthBuild Program – Construction Skills Track is designed to provide low-income, out-of-school youth, aged 16-24 with an opportunity to transform their lives and become contributing partners in the community. Participants receive on-the-job, hands-on, construction skills training utilizing an actual housing rehabilitation project or new construction site in the community that helps to create quality low-income housing. Additionally, participants receive Home Building Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training (PACT) and OSHA certification training. Participants also receive High School Equivalency Test (HiSET/GED) preparation; educational/vocational skills; leadership skills development-including community service projects; counseling and support services; life, financial literacy, and job readiness training, as well as assistance with job placement and/or transition to higher education opportunities. Transition to Higher Education/Vocational opportunities include College classes/degree or certificate programs, Apprenticeship programs- including Union positions, internships at (a partner) Saint-Gobain and potential involvement in the National Grid Energy Infrastructure Academy (a partner) with TRA for certification and employment opportunities.