MCC YouthBuild

05/04/2026

Because hard work and dedication pays off!

Congrats to YouthBuild member TyDre Johnson on starting his new job this week as a Carpenter Apprentice with Stevens Construction Corp. TyDre not only showed up everyday while in YB, but was a quick learner and reliable help on the worksite. He is someone who takes initiative and has a passion for the craft. He not only grew in skills and knowledge, but as a person while in programming. MCC YouthBuild believes in creating a training space for life skills in the field, while also maintaining accountability and guiding members in areas they can grow. TyDre embodies preparation met opportunity, and today is evidence of that. Continue to be great TyDre. Your career awaits you 🎉.

Employ Milwaukee

04/21/2026

Congratulations to YouthBuild Member Tyree on starting his apprenticeship with Stevens Construction Corp. 🎉 Tyree started on site a few weeks ago, and he is enjoying his new crewing and building on his training. Way to go Tyree, this is just the beginning!

04/17/2026

It’s National Apprenticeship Week!

MCC YouthBuild is proud to be a part of advancing pathways to connect participants to meaningful careers. Through hands on training, HSED classes for those who need it, training center visits, and personal and professional development, our participants can leave career ready with knowledge and confidence in their next steps.



YouthBuild Global
DiAndre Jackson for Alderman

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Avery on being just hired! Avery just competed in the 25/26 cohort and was truly amazing in the program. He always showed leadership, was a fast learner, and a great asset to the team! Avery just started as a General Laborer doing remodeling with Committed Contracting. We are very excited for your next steps Avery. Continue to be great!

*Note YB is recruiting for another 2 weeks so make sure if you have signed up or referred the person you are thinking of have them fill out our contact for asap. Thank you!

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-yq99cU8SQeLRjraE1I7S2Th7LS8tgvA9vtlL8Fe9BcKVAQ/viewform

04/06/2026

Because women build too! If you have any young ladies in mind for the program, but have been hesitant to refer them, wait no longer!

The only requirements: They are between 18-24 years of age and live in the City of Milwaukee.

Please have them fill out the contact form below or make a referral!

Reminder: We offer HSED as a part of the program as well if you need it.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-yq99cU8SQeLRjraE1I7S2Th7LS8tgvA9vtlL8Fe9BcKVAQ/viewform

03/30/2026

Recruitment is only open for so long! Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of our 2026-2027 cohort. Across the cohort members receive 10 months of hands on training with trained carpenters, experience trades based site visits, professional development, community service as well as union/ non-union training center visits. This experience is invaluable, and sets you up for an apprenticeship or trades based job upon completion.

If you or someone you know is 18-24, lives in the City of Milwaukee, and has an interest in the trades, please fill out the contact form below. We would love to hear from you. HSED is also offered during the program incase someone does not have their diploma yet. The cohort is a mix of graduates and education seeking young adults!



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-yq99cU8SQeLRjraE1I7S2Th7LS8tgvA9vtlL8Fe9BcKVAQ/viewform

03/19/2026

Don’t miss out this recruitment period! It will be a year until we open slots open again. If you are or know of someone 18-24 interested in construction trades, please have them fill out the form below to be contact for an information session coming up in the next few weeks about the program. Step 1. Fill out the contact form below, Step 2. Attend an information session, Step 3. Attend your Interview, Step 4. MCC Staff will choose the cohort.

Thank you for your support and interest!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-yq99cU8SQeLRjraE1I7S2Th7LS8tgvA9vtlL8Fe9BcKVAQ/viewform

03/11/2026

It’s Recruitment Time!

If you have not been in the program before and you are an 18-24 year old City of Milwaukee resident interested in construction trades, look no further! Share your information below for outreach in the next 2 weeks about information sessions. If you attend a session, then you can sign up for an interview slot as a contender for the program. We look forward to meeting you soon.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-yq99cU8SQeLRjraE1I7S2Th7LS8tgvA9vtlL8Fe9BcKVAQ/viewform

03/04/2026

The next cohort’s recruitment is underway! This group will have orientation in June with a mid-July start date.

If you know of any one who has not been in the program before, is between 18-24, lives in the city of Milwaukee, and has an interest in starting a career in the trades within the next year, please have them complete the contact us form below. We will be reaching out in the next 2 weeks for mandatory information session attendance to learn about the program prior to interviews. All of this will be happening over the next 6 weeks, so make your referrals soon. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-yq99cU8SQeLRjraE1I7S2Th7LS8tgvA9vtlL8Fe9BcKVAQ/viewform

02/16/2026

Being able to build the foundation of this house and now seeing it be made into a home means a lot to the YouthBuild participants! They didn’t get just get to train and learn in preparation for their upcoming careers, but they got to give back to their community in a major way. Building neighborhoods of opportunity for young adults and desiring homeowners!

We are MCC YouthBuild 💙

Meet Elizabeth, who was made a homeowner through MCC YouthBuild and our Housing Production Program. 🏠

"When you have homeownership in your community, you tend to pay attention more, you tend to care more, you tend to help more," Elizabeth said.

Read the full story below from TMJ4 News about how MCC and other neighborhood organizations are partnering with the Community Development Alliance to give people the chance to be homeowners for the very first time.

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/cda-initiative-gives-homeowners-a-chance-in-amani-neighborhood