YouthBuild Philadelphia

1231 North Broad Street, 3rd Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community.

Students earn their high school diplomas while learning valuable job skills and engaging in community service projects. YouthBuild Philadelphia rebuilds lives and communities!

Announcements - Week of June 29, 2009

Apply to Join YouthBuild's Class of 2010
If you're between the ages of 18 to 21 and have dropped out of school, here's your opportunity to earn your high school diploma and receive vocational training. YouthBuild is accepting applications for Fall 2009 enrollment until July 23, 2009. Learn about the requirements and download or request an application today!

Students Celebrate Home and Life Makeover
YouthBuild Philadelphia and Resources for Human Development celebrated the completion of a home rehabilitated by students with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 16, 2009!

Details & Photos ABC 6 Action News Coverage

YouthBuild Awarded DOL Grant
YouthBuild Philadelphia is proud to announce that it has been named the recipient of a Department of Labor (DOL) YouthBuild grant for 2009! YouthBuild Philadelphia will receive an initial increment of $687,500, with increments awarded for a two-year period (and a third year based on available funding). YouthBuild Philadelphia is one of 183 programs in the U.S. and nine in Pennsylvania to be awarded DOL grants this year. DOL Press Release

Eighteen Students Complete Nurse Aide Training
On June 9, 2009, 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund held a special ceremony to honor eighteen YouthBuild students that recently completed the Certified Nurse Aide training program (currently implemented by 1199C). Philadelphia First Lady Lisa Nutter highlighted the event.

To date, sixteen students from the Class of 2009 have earned their state nurse aide certifications. Go YouthBuild!

National YouthBuild Health-Care Initiative
YouthBuild Philadelphia in partnership with YouthBuild USA recently published a manual for programs wishing to launch or refine their health-care training and exploration tracks. The manual can be downloaded as a PDF at YouthBuild USA's new health-care training resources page.

Executive Director Named in 2009 40 Under 40!
YouthBuild is proud to announce that Executive Director Simran Sidhu has been named as a recipient of one of this year's Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awards! This program recognizes 40 individuals each year, under the age of 40, who are proven performers in their respective industries and communities.

Sidhu will be honored along with her fellow award winners at a special ceremony on May 19, 2009 at the Sheraton Society Hill. Winners and Ceremony Information

Global Youth Service Day
YouthBuild celebrated Global Youth Service Day on Friday, April 24, 2009 by beginning the full-gut "green" rehabilitation of a home at 4556 North Uber Street in the Nicetown area of Philadelphia. Details & Photos

Donate to YouthBuild Philadelphia
YouthBuild Philadelphia needs your support in helping out-of-school youth rebuild their lives. Donate to YouthBuild via the Network for Good system (designating "Friends of YouthBuild Philadelphia" in your online donation form), or mail a check to Friends of YouthBuild Philadelphia, 1231 North Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Sign Up to Receive E-mail Alerts
Join our e-mail list to receive monthly news and announcements about YouthBuild Philadelphia. To sign up, click here.

YouthBuild is Hiring
YouthBuild is currently seeking qualified individuals for the Vocational and Education departments. More

Donate to YouthBuild Through The United Way (SEPA #14574)
YouthBuild Philadelphia is a member of the United Way of Southeastern PA (UWSEP). Donate to our UWSEP account through your employer (if applicable) or contact UWSEPA's donor hotline at (215) 665-2598.

Hey, Alumni - We Want to Hear from You!
Please call the school or drop by to tell us your good news, bad news, wants and opportunities. Contact Marty Molloy, Director of Transition Services, at (215) 627-8671x38. Click here to go to our transition services page.

Join Our Mailing List
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Video Interviews from Recent Graduates
YouthBuild interviewed several alumni (and recent graduates) to find out how their lives were transformed during their time in the program. To view the brief interviews (ranging between 1.5 and 7 minutes), click here.

School-Wide Feature Video
To watch a ten-minute, school-wide feature video about YouthBuild and its various programs, click here.