YouthBuild Philly Featured on WHYY Radio
Listen to "A new beginning for Philadelphia high school drop outs" with reporter Maiken Scott, as she speaks with Executive Director Simran Sidhu, Dean of Students Ameen Akbar, and student Gregory Jefferies.
YouthBuild Welcomes the Future Class of 2011!
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School officially accepted 214 new students into the program at a special ceremony at the Doubletree Hotel. We also announced that a $64,860 grant from the Walmart Foundation will support the growth of YouthBuild's Heathcare Training Program. Read the press release here. Check out photos here!
Congratulations Class of 2010!
On August 27, 2010,YouthBuild Philadelphia's largest graduating class received high school diplomas before a crowd of over 1200 family members and friends. They joined YouthBuild staff and partners, including our friends from The School District of Philadelphia, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Community College of Philadelphia, and the Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service, [...]
Summer for Success
As we head into the Summer Session, the traditional YouthBuild schedule of alternating academic and vocational instruction has concluded. To help students prepare for the transition into the next phase of their lives, they have an array of exciting opportunities to take advantage of in the coming weeks, including: A residential summer bridge program at Thaddeus Stevens [...]
Student Spotlights: Preparing for Transition
Shakila Alexander, a student in YouthBuild’s Healthcare Training program, earned her Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification through our partnership with Leahy Caregivers. In the classroom, Shakila earned a 92% average in her academic courses. As a Peer Mediator, she helped to support other students and resolve conflicts throughout the year. In addition, she was a member [...]
Volunteer: Join our Transformation Interview Panels
YouthBuild Philadelphia is looking for volunteers to sit on our Transformation Interview Panels to help assess students' YouthBuild journeys. Prior to graduating, students are asked to reflect on their overall YouthBuild experience through a formal interview session.. Volunteers will participate in an interview panel alongside YouthBuild staff in order to evaluate student presentations and public speaking skills. [...]
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