New Casey Foundation Investment in Philadelphia Aims to Improve Job Prospects for Young Adults
YouthBuild Philly is proud to be a core partner in Annie E. Casey Foundation's Generation Work initiative. Philadelphia has been named one of five cities to receive a four-year grant to improve employment opportunities for young adults. This work is strongly aligned with our vision of improving opportunities for young people across the city. We look forward [...]
Class of 2015 Fall Graduation
Today, 38 YouthBuild students in the Class of 2015 received their diplomas in a small ceremony at Zion Baptist Church. These students represent some of the most resilient young men and women to enroll at YouthBuild, because they endured obstacles during the year that prevented them from graduating in August and persisted anyway, thanks to our [...]
Saint-Gobain Helps Recent Grads Navigate Hiring Process
Lindsay Traum, Human Resource Manager for Saint-Gobain's Performance Plastics plant in Mickleton NJ, visited YouthBuild Philly yesterday and spoke to a few recent graduates from the classes of 2014 and 2015. Lindsay gave our graduates information about an entry-level opening with her plant, took questions from the group about the position and careers with Saint-Gobain, and conducted mock interviews [...]
A Window of Hope for Hassan
YouthBuild Philly gives each student the unique supports and opportunities needed to change their future. Your support makes it possible for young people in Philadelphia to realize their full potential. Make a gift to the Annual Fund today. Hassan's Story: When Hassan came to YouthBuild Philly in 2006, he had already attended several high schools, but had [...]
Humans of YB: Andrea, Class of 2016
Andrea is a health care student at YouthBuild, pursuing an EMT certification. "It's a family thing," she said of her career goals. "My father and godfather are both firefighters. I've always wanted to be a paramedic." Andrea left her old school to find work, but soon discovered that she needed a diploma to get the jobs she was [...]
A Window of Opportunity for Jerome
op·por·tu·ni·ty ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē/ noun a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. YouthBuild Philly gives each student the unique supports and opportunities needed to change their future. Your support makes it possible for young people in Philadelphia to break out of the cycle of poverty and move forward with their lives. Make a [...]
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