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YouthBuild | YouthBuild Newark

60 Park Place, 17 Fl, Newark, NJ 07102

Youth and young adults in Newark who are between the ages of 16 and 24 and are low-income. The majority of students are high school dropouts and/or juvenile offenders, but the program does accept a small portion of high school graduates. Students must be: - Committed to continued education - Interested in housing construction or, at least, have the understanding that whether or not they pursue construction as a career, they can learn pertinent employability skills - Committed to maintaining sobriety during the program, and being assessed for substance abuse and enrolling into treatment where appropriate - Willing to take responsibility for their own actions and assuming leadership roles in their families, the YBN program and the community-at-large - Dedicated to working and participating in ongoing education and training upon program completion
Birth certificate, high school transcript, proof of address, proof of age, proof of household income, Social Security card/number, state ID.
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

English

English

New classes are enrolled twice a year. A limited number of spaces are available.

None. Participants receive a $250 bi-weekly stipend.

Essex County, NJ

Description

Addresses core issues facing low-income communities. They provide young adults with educational, employment, counseling, and life skills assistance.

Providing organization

YouthBuild Newark

Addresses core issues facing low-income communities. They provide young adults with educational, employment, counseling, and life skills assistance.