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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 [...]

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, [...]

Every other Saturday, Brianah wakes up before dawn and travels to Center City for an 8 a.m. carpentry math class. She's in a select group of YouthBuild students enrolled in this carpenters' union apprentice class this spring - a brand-new opportunity this year for YouthBuild students.  At the end of this month, she will sit for the carpenters [...]

Last week, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture celebrated their 1,000,000th visitor since opening in late September 2016. We're pleased that YouthBuild students were among the first million to attend, thanks to a December field trip to Washington, D.C. Here's a recap of the trip, as told through our Instagram. Many of our [...]

Following an extensive and thorough search, the Board of Directors of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is excited to announce that Scott Emerick will be the organization’s new Executive Director, beginning mid-February. Scott is already familiar with YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School’s mission, program and staff through his previous role as Senior Vice President of Education and Career [...]

“Just hearing the word ‘alumni’ makes me happy,” says Felicia. Felicia received her high school diploma from YouthBuild Philly in August 2016, graduating with honors and an award for exceptional attendance. Before enrolling at YouthBuild, Felicia spent two years out of school after being kicked out for her behavior. Being out of school didn’t sit well with [...]