Meet Ernest Dawkins (’18)
Ernest Dawkins wanted a change, and his cousin (Class of 2012 Alumna) encouraged him to apply to YouthBuild. Unlike his last school experience, Ernest was looking for a school where he would stay engaged and grow as a student. Once he got to YouthBuild, he did just that. Ernest is a thriving student on the Advanced [...]
Tymere Carter-Burns: YouthBuild, A Second Family
Get to know Tymere Carter-Burns (‘18), GreenBuild track student. Tymere is a 19 year old West Philadelphia native, who has become part of the YouthBuild family in more ways than one. Learn more about his journey and why YouthBuild has become his second family. What brought you to YouthBuild? My sisters. All of my sisters attended [...]
#YBExcellence: Alumni Stories
This month we are highlighting two remarkable #YBPhilly alumni who took full advantage of the support they received at YouthBuild Philly. Tyrik (Class of 2010) and Nicole (Class of 2017) are prime examples of #YBexcellence. See below to learn more about their journeys. TYRIK '10 Tyrik (‘10) was born a leader. The fifth of ten children, [...]
#YBPhilly Stands Against Domestic Violence
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At YouthBuild Philly, a group of students displayed excellent leadership in organizing a “Purple Thursday” to help raise awareness for such an important message – particularly for young people. Staff and students were encouraged to wear purple, and many signed pledges to stand against domestic violence. Funds were raised for Women Against Abuse [...]
Service the YB Way
Service is a way of life here at YouthBuild Philly. On September 11, over 200 students and YB Philly staff members joined together for a day of service at Marie Dendy Playground (10th & Oxford) to clean up the park and the surrounding streets. Students picked up trash, swept sidewalks, planted trees and painted signs of [...]
Shonte Workman: A Budding Leader
Shonte Workman, is a member of YouthBuild Philly's newest class: Class of 2018. Shonte has 100% attendance, and is a budding leader here at YouthBuild. We are excited to highlight Shonte's YouthBuild journey this month! What brought you to YouthBuild? I wanted a second chance at life. I wanted my diploma, not my GED. I dropped [...]
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