YouthBuild Class of 2019: Annual Cookout
September 28, 2018- The Annual Cookout has become something like a tradition for the YouthBuild Philly community. Every incoming class is celebrated and welcomed into the YouthBuild Philly family with a cookout hosted by YouthBuild staff. This year, the Class of 2019 came out to have a good time and enjoy the company of their friends, [...]
Special Visitors in October
During the month of October YouthBuild Philly had some special guests who paid us a visit to get more acquainted with programming and to witness YouthBuild in action firsthand. "Pru-Week" with Prudential October 16, 2018- Every year Prudential, a friend of the YouthBuild movement, hosts an annual event called "Pru-Week" to celebrate their employees and spread awareness [...]
Conversations Over Coffee
October 16, 2018- Every year, Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) hosts State of Young Philly, an annual event series that brings together Philly’s young professionals, elected officials, organizational leaders, and millennials to highlight leadership citywide. YouthBuild Philly joined YIP’s week-long celebration of civic engagement as hosts of Conversation Over Coffee, a student-led panel where YouthBuild Philly students [...]
YouthBuild Alumni Making Waves
"We believe in the ripple effect-- when students transform their lives, they can transform the community around them." Read on to learn about two of our alumni who have changed their own lives and the lives of those around them, starting with a ripple caused by reclaiming their education. Since graduating from YouthBuild Philly, Malik (Class [...]
The Power of Second Chances: Alidia Hall
Alidia Hall was excited and hopeful for a chance reclaim her education. Alidia’s interest in YouthBuild Philly was sparked instantly when she learned about YouthBuild from her older sister. After getting pregnant with her first daughter and having to take care of her ill grandmother, Alidia made the hard decision to discontinue her education at her [...]
Once YouthBuild. Always YouthBuild.
On June 20th, YouthBuild Philly held a special Alumni Induction Ceremony at The Hive Philly in honor of the Class of 2017 alumni who completed the second year of their two year journey with YouthBuild. After their first year, YouthBuild students graduate and enter into their second year for follow-up supports in the form of career [...]
Stay connected to our YB community through our social media channels!
