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This is a space where YouthBuild grant recipients can find the resources that their peer programs are currently viewing most in the Community of Practice. You will find links to popular webinars, webcasts, toolkits, tip sheets, and many other...

In June 2024, The Children's Cabinet Washoe YouthBuild Program in Reno, Nevada, embarked on a transformative project in collaboration with STEP2—a residential treatment facility dedicated to supporting women overcoming substance use disorders....

Alayshja Burnett is a graduate of Civic Works YouthBuild in Baltimore, Maryland.  She has become the extraordinary woman she is today through hard work and dedication.  Before Alayshja knew about Civic Works YouthBuild, she faced many challenges,...

Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) prepares young people to succeed in construction and technology.  PYB participants have significantly benefited from instruction that honors, incorporates, and is responsive to their life experiences. Now, PYB...

As Elkhorn YouthBuild continues to grow, it continues to build consistent, secure, and effective participant training and apprenticeship opportunities. 

About four years ago, New Bedford (MA) was experiencing a rash of gun violence.  In response, PACE YouthBuild held a community conversation well-attended by young people who had lost friends and family, in addition to adult community members,...

This past summer PACE YouthBuild New Bedford (MA) began conducting pop-up recruitment events.  It started with the program hosting a recruitment table at National Night Out, a community event in the city, and quickly transitioned to regular...

By Neil Qusba, Director of Construction, YouthBuild USA

After more than a decade of running YouthBuild programs in Vermont, ReSOURCE has broadened its programming to reach adults. 

Each autumn, YouthBuild Philly's newly accepted participants celebrate with a march down Broad Street after they complete Mental Toughness training.