Four YouthBuild students pass the Carpenters Union test
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 [...]
Class of 2016 Alumni Induction
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 [...]
PHOTOS: Celebrating 25 Years with Founders and Friends
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 [...]
Students & Staff Explore, Volunteer in Puerto Rico During Spring Break
During YouthBuild's spring break, a group of select students and staff traveled to Utuado, Puerto Rico for a week of service projects, bonding, and exploration. The group stayed briefly in Old San Juan before traveling inland to Utuado for service. The service project this year focused on helping a coalition of small farmers renovate and build [...]
Event Preview: Silver Anniversary, Golden Opportunities
We are just a few weeks away from our 25th anniversary celebration on May 4! In recognition of our school's quarter-century milestone, we've expanded our usual annual celebration to a new venue, and lengthened the party to include a special program and dance party to follow. Tickets are on sale now - get yours while they [...]
YB Welcomes Guest Speaker MK Asante
Author, professor, and filmmaker MK Asante visited YouthBuild on Monday during lunch to read from his memoir Buck. Mr. Asante talked to students about his experience growing up in Philadelphia and dropping out of multiple schools, and answered their questions about themes in Buck and his creative process. Many students and staff have read Buck this year, [...]
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