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More than 1000 (1022 to be exact) 18-20 year old youth, disconnected from their education, applied to YB Philly for the 2018 school year. 498 applicants were invited to join us for our annual Student Mental Toughness Training (MTT) that ran from August 23rd-August 30th. MTT is a 6-day workshop series that constitutes the final step [...]

Graduation always brings about a great feeling here at YouthBuild Philly. On August 25th, Zion Baptist Church was filled with pride and joy as loved ones, YB Philly staff and supporters awaited the arrival of the Class of 2017. Before students made their strides into the ceremony, Ameen Akbar, Director of Student Life, in a “basketball [...]

On June 15th, we celebrated 13 Class of 2017 students who completed all of their requirements to earn their High School Diploma ahead of schedule. There are two more graduation ceremonies scheduled for this year - one in August and one in November. It was standing room only in the CCR to celebrate these [...]

After months of preparation, four YouthBuild students pass the Carpenters Union test! Daven, Isaiah, Anthony, and Nicole all were a part of a select group of YouthBuild students who were enrolled in a carpentry math class that met twice a month on Saturday’s to prepare for the test. Isaiah and Nicole were part of the Greenbuild [...]

On June 7, 2017 we welcomed Class of 2016 students into our alumni network at the Class of 2016 Alumni Induction. This is our third year holding an Alumni Induction. The event was held at the Community College of Philadelphia. As a two year program, YouthBuild has a diploma year and an alumni year [...]

On May 4 YouthBuild Philly’s board, staff, founders and friends gathered at the National Museum of Jewish History to celebrate our school’s 25th anniversary. “Silver Anniversary, Golden Opportunities” featured a cocktail reception, silent auction, dancing, and a moving series of speeches by leadership and alumni.   The program included a special recognition for former [...]