YouthBuild of Cape Girardeau

YouthBuild of Cape Girardeau We empower individuals aged 16-24 through education, training, & support, to become self–sufficient. Funded by the Department of Labor.

What an exciting opportunity this was! If you didn’t get to go- you missed out!
03/12/2026

What an exciting opportunity this was! If you didn’t get to go- you missed out!

Last week in YouthBuild, Mrs. Desiree had our youth up on their feet doing skits—and it was powerful to watch. 🎭Through ...
02/09/2026

Last week in YouthBuild, Mrs. Desiree had our youth up on their feet doing skits—and it was powerful to watch. 🎭

Through creativity, teamwork, and a little courage, they were learning real-life skills, building confidence, and growing together through education. Moments like these are a reminder that learning doesn’t just happen at a desk—it happens when youth are engaged, supported, and encouraged to step outside their comfort zones.

So proud of this group for showing up, participating, and continuing to grow every single day. 💙✨

Love days like this. 💙From the classroom to the community, our YouthBuild participants are showing up, putting in the wo...
02/06/2026

Love days like this. 💙

From the classroom to the community, our YouthBuild participants are showing up, putting in the work, and making a real difference. Whether they’re focused and grinding through lessons, collaborating with their peers, or stepping out into the community to help others, these young people are proving what hard work, teamwork, and commitment look like.

This is more than education—it’s leadership, service, and growth in action. We’re so proud of the dedication they bring every single day and the positive impact they’re making right here at home.

💪📚❤️

🛠️ Construction Crew Learning in Action! 🛠️We love hands-on learning days like this! Our construction crew spent time sh...
01/15/2026

🛠️ Construction Crew Learning in Action! 🛠️

We love hands-on learning days like this! Our construction crew spent time sharpening their skills, asking great questions, and learning real-world techniques. A huge thank-you to Mr. Rick for coming in and sharing his knowledge and experience — these moments make a lasting impact.

Watching our youth grow in confidence, teamwork, and craftsmanship never gets old. This is what learning by doing looks like! 👷🏽‍♀️👷🏾‍♂️💪

What do our YouthBuild youth do once they’re done learning and building skills for the day? 🏀They hit the court for a go...
01/07/2026

What do our YouthBuild youth do once they’re done learning and building skills for the day? 🏀

They hit the court for a good, competitive basketball game! Teamwork, healthy competition, stress relief, and a whole lot of laughs—all part of building strong minds and bodies, not just careers.

These moments matter just as much as the hard work in the classroom and on the job site. 💪✨

12/24/2025

🎅 Holiday Closure Alert 🎄
Our offices will be closed December 24 – January 1, 2026 while we soak up the holiday cheer!

We hope your days are filled with laughter, warmth, good food, and time with the people who matter most. Thank you for supporting our youth and the amazing work happening every day—you truly help make it all possible.

We can’t wait to kick off 2026 and cheer on all the incredible things our youth will accomplish!

Happy Holidays from all of us! ✨🎉🎁

🔥 We are so excited to introduce our YouthBuild Leaders! 🔥 Tamiah is leading the way in Culinary with creativity and pas...
12/20/2025

🔥 We are so excited to introduce our YouthBuild Leaders! 🔥 Tamiah is leading the way in Culinary with creativity and passion, Jared is taking us to new heights as our Drones Leader, and Za’Rique is building strong futures as our Construction Leader. We’re incredibly proud of each of them and can’t wait to see the amazing impact they’ll make—this is just the beginning! 🌟

🔨🦺 The Construction Crew is getting to work!Our YouthBuild construction crew kicked off a new project this week, diving ...
12/16/2025

🔨🦺 The Construction Crew is getting to work!

Our YouthBuild construction crew kicked off a new project this week, diving into hands-on learning, teamwork, and real jobsite skills. From planning to getting under cabinets and prepping the space, they’re building confidence one step at a time.

Proud of the dedication and effort already being shown—more to come! 💪

🧑‍🍳🥣 Culinary was busy in the kitchen this week!Our culinary youth knocked it out of the park by preparing from-scratch ...
12/13/2025

🧑‍🍳🥣 Culinary was busy in the kitchen this week!

Our culinary youth knocked it out of the park by preparing from-scratch biscuits and gravy with eggs—from start to finish. They took food orders, practiced real-world customer service, plated each dish with care, and served up some seriously good meals.

Chef Matt, Culinary Instructor, couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, teamwork, and growth shown throughout the week.

Mrs. Amanda, Director of Youth Services, was lucky enough to get the first plate—and wow, was it amazing! She couldn’t be more proud of the youth and truly enjoyed both the food and their success. Watching their confidence grow and skills come together is exactly what this program is all about. 👏

Our YouthBuild crew has been putting in the work every day — learning, growing, and preparing for their futures! 🌟Their ...
12/09/2025

Our YouthBuild crew has been putting in the work every day — learning, growing, and preparing for their futures! 🌟
Their dedication shows in everything they do, and we couldn’t be more proud of the steps they’re taking toward long-term success.

Here’s to brighter futures and the hard work that makes them possible! 🛠️📚✨

Love when YouthBuild and our other CPSEMO programs come together to support one another. The staff at CPSEMO are truly a...
12/02/2025

Love when YouthBuild and our other CPSEMO programs come together to support one another. The staff at CPSEMO are truly amazing — and our youth show up big every single time. When emergencies arise, YouthBuild is always there to jump in and help.
So proud of this team and our incredible youth! 🧡💪

Address

215 S. Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15738031078

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