Humans of YB: Andrea, Class of 2016
Andrea is a health care student at YouthBuild, pursuing an EMT certification. "It's a family thing," she said of her career goals. "My father and godfather are both firefighters. I've always wanted to be a paramedic." Andrea left her old school to find work, but soon discovered that she needed a diploma to get the jobs she was [...]
A Window of Opportunity for Jerome
op·por·tu·ni·ty ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē/ noun a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. YouthBuild Philly gives each student the unique supports and opportunities needed to change their future. Your support makes it possible for young people in Philadelphia to break out of the cycle of poverty and move forward with their lives. Make a [...]
A YouthBuild week in photos
Happy almost-Halloween! We love these photos of our students volunteering at last night's Haunted House at the Athletic Recreation Center in Brewerytown. Service comes in many forms, from helping to haunting! Today marks the end of Session One, which is YB-speak for the first six weeks of vocational training and academic preparation. After a transition week, students [...]
Reclaiming Our Education: Pictures and Signs from YouthBuild’s MTT March
August is always a busy month at YouthBuild Philly, and this year was no exception. While the Class of 2015 finished their last diploma requirements and got ready for graduation, applicants for the Class of 2016 embarked on Mental Toughness Training, a 6-day workshop series that constitutes the final step in the YouthBuild admissions process. Applicants [...]
Graduation 2015: Highlights, Photos, and Speeches
Last Friday, 118 YouthBuild students graduated in front of friends and family at a ceremony held in Zion Baptist Church's sanctuary on North Broad Street. Hundreds of guests attended, as well as Class of 2016 applicants going through Mental Toughness Training. The ceremony kicked off with recognition and awards for the many community partners who have employed, trained, counseled, mentored [...]
Building a Student Lounge with IKEA South Philadelphia!
This year, IKEA South Philadelphia employees selected YouthBuild Philly as a recipient of their Mini Life Improvement Challenge grant, which provides local nonprofits with a budget to revamp their space with IKEA products. YouthBuild's proposal requested help with the creation of a student lounge where students could study, hold meetings, and hang out after class on our newly-renovated 5th [...]
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