A Phased Approach to a Brighter Future

In order to continue offering our programs and to address funding the full facility, YBLC has opted for a phased approach for our Transforming Futures Capital Campaign. As support grows, YBLC will prioritize key elements of the facility that expand training access while continuing to secure partnerships and investment to complete the full Workforce Hub vision.

Campaign Timeline

YBLC's personal going through Pre-Campaign Planning of the Transforming Futures Capital Campaign

Pre-Campaign Planning (Completed 2023–2024)

  • Conducted feasibility and facility assessments
  • Evaluated long-term program growth and capacity needs
  • Engaged board and key stakeholders in campaign vision
  • Built internal case for expanding Workforce Hub services
  • Established campaign leadership structure
YBLC's youth helping with moving on the Transforming Futures Capital Campaign

Facility Purchase (Completed May 2025)

  • Secured permanent home for YouthBuild Lake County
  • Closed on property acquisition
  • Transitioned operations into new facility
  • Stabilized long-term occupancy costs
  • Positioned organization for scalable program growth
Image of YBLC Transforming Futures Capital Campaign's Phase 1: Renovations

Phase 1: Renovations (Completed November 2025)

  • Renovated participant lounge to support community and retention
  • Modernized classrooms to enhance instruction and credentialing
  • Upgraded lobby to reflect a professional, career-focused environment
  • Installed access control systems
Image of YBLC Transforming Futures Capital Campaign's Phase 2: Addition

Phase 2: Addition (Summer 2027 Construction)

  • Construct state-of-the-art construction training workshop
  • Construct ADA-compliant main entrance and security vestibule
  • Expand hands-on training capacity
  • Integrate workforce training and career navigation under one roof
Image of YBLC Transforming Futures Capital Campaign's Project Completion

Project Completion (Spring 2028)

  • Full launch of expanded education and workforce training programs
  • Purpose-built training spaces fully operational
  • Safer, secure facility supporting staff and participants
  • Capital campaign concludes with transformational investment in YBLC’s future
Image of youth graduating

Transformed Future (Spring 2028 and Beyond)

  • Serve over 500 individuals annually through expanded programming
  • Deliver higher-quality training in a purpose-built workforce facility
  • Strengthen Lake County’s skilled labor pipeline
  • Create a permanent home for education, career training, and opportunity