Photos: MLK Day at McMichael Elementary with Starbucks!
For the past two years, YouthBuild Philly staff and students have commemorated the legacy of Dr. King on MLK Day by repainting elementary schools (see 2013, 2014 posts). Last Monday, we continued this tradition by repainting the hallways, stairways, gym and auditorium at McMichael Elementary in the Mantua section of the city. In some of the school's [...]
Business Administration Scholars profiled in SHARE Food Newsletter
This school year, YouthBuild Philly students in the Business Administration track began volunteering at the SHARE food warehouse in North Philadelphia to develop their administration, operations and customer service skills while serving their community. In this month's community newsletter, SHARE highlighted some of the BAS students who volunteered over the holidays on one of the winter's coldest days. We are [...]
Alumni Profile: Bria Jenkins, CDA ’14
"I really like what I do," says Bria Jenkins. She has just finished a 45-hour week as a preschool instructor at Right Steps education, but is still of energy - especially when it comes to talking about her job. Thoughtfully and enthusiastically, she describes her roles and responsibilities as a co-teacher at the Center City childcare center. For example, this [...]
“Welcome to YouthBurger!” Learning through Play in the CDA Classroom
Earlier this week, the Child Development Associate Training classroom was transformed into a fast-food restaurant. YouthBurger had everything a restaurant needs to succeed: a complete menu, a drive-through, friendly customer service, dining area, and a cash register. All of these things, however, were made of paper. YouthBurger was the brainchild of CDA students Darren, [...]
YouthBuild Philly Students to Repaint, Revitalize Mantua Elementary School on MLK Day
YouthBuild student James at last year's MLK Day of Service Project, where YouthBuild Philly students and staff painted murals at Morton Elementary. On Martin Luther King Day, former high school dropouts will lead a project to repaint the interior of McMichael Elementary School in Mantua. Philadelphia, PA – Jan 15, 2015– More than 250 [...]
Spotlight On: Child Development Associate Training
“Becoming an early childhood professional is something I always wanted. Working with children is more than a job to me. Once I leave the center every child is still in my heart. There are so many children not in safe environments, and I want to provide a safe environment for any children that may not have that [...]
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