YouthBuild Program
YouthBuild Program
This 6-9 month academic and construction trades program is for young people aged 17-24 who do not have a high school diploma. Program participants gain exposure to construction safety, tools, materials, techniques, and methods while earning their High School Diploma through Penn Foster. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this program, click below!
Pre-Apprentice Program
Pre-Apprentice Program
This 10-week program is for young people aged 18 or older who already have their high school diploma or equivalent, and are interested in starting a career in the construction industry. Students gain field experience on real construction sites to ensure that they are ready for employment in the field upon graduation. If you are interested in applying or want to learn more information, click below!
Member & Alumni Services
Member & Alumni Services
Once a part of YBLC, always a part of YBLC! If you are currently enrolled in a program or are a YouthBuild alumni, click below to learn more about the services YouthBuild offers to enable your success. This includes job placements, events, volunteer opportunities and much more!
Success Stories
Success Stories
YouthBuild Lake County has helped hundreds of underserved youth from Lake County since it was established. Our alumni have gone into numerous career pathways and industries equipped with the skills and experience from their time at YouthBuild. If you are interested in learning more about our alumni and their stories, click below and read their success stories today!
YouthBuild’s Success Stories
Jose
"YouthBuild taught me how to be motivated and stay motivated. They taught me how to hold myself accountable and taught me a sense of professionalism and how to be prepared for the real world." - Jose, Class of 2019 Jose was trying to find himself before he came to YouthBuild Lake County. He had graduated high school but had no job and no stability in his life. “I started to...
Fernando
"YouthBuild showed me a support system and that there are people out there beside your own family that will motivate you and help push you in the right direction." - Fernando, Class of 2020 Fernando wanted to make a change in his life before he applied to YouthBuild. “I did not have my high school diploma and there were a lot of events that happened in a row that made me realize I could easily be...