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 [...]
#YBMade18: June Graduation
On June 13th, YouthBuild Philly celebrated its first of three graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2018. A total of 56 graduates earned their diplomas in a ceremony in our very own Community Celebration Room, joined by supporters including family, friends, staff, employers and mentors. Each of these young people demonstrated YouthBuild Philly's core values of [...]
Family First: Welcome Back Ms. Ashlee!
BIG "Welcome Back!" to Ashlee Hipp, Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist here at YouthBuild Philly. September 2017 marked an exciting new chapter for Ashlee, as she welcomed her newborn son Ryan into the world. After returning from maternity leave in January 2018, Ashlee has rejoined the YouthBuild Philly family like she never left. Hear about [...]
Meet Ernest Dawkins (’18)
Ernest Dawkins wanted a change, and his cousin (Class of 2012 Alumna) encouraged him to apply to YouthBuild. Unlike his last school experience, Ernest was looking for a school where he would stay engaged and grow as a student. Once he got to YouthBuild, he did just that. Ernest is a thriving student on the Advanced [...]
Tymere Carter-Burns: YouthBuild, A Second Family
Get to know Tymere Carter-Burns (‘18), GreenBuild track student. Tymere is a 19 year old West Philadelphia native, who has become part of the YouthBuild family in more ways than one. Learn more about his journey and why YouthBuild has become his second family. What brought you to YouthBuild? My sisters. All of my sisters attended [...]
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