Youth Construct

Youth Construct Paid stipends upon successful program completion.

A Harlem-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing underserved 11th & 12th-grade youth with exposure and internship in the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Development (ACED) space.

Youth Construct and Bottom Line Construction & Development are in the BUILDING! Stop by The City College of New York an...
07/11/2026

Youth Construct and Bottom Line Construction & Development are in the BUILDING! Stop by The City College of New York and discover resources that may impact your life and family’s life for generations to come! Hope to see you soon!

We are here till 9👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
07/10/2026

We are here till 9👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Tomorrow is Youth Construct Day at Just Salad!Looking for lunch or dinner plans? Join us at Just Salad and help support ...
07/10/2026

Tomorrow is Youth Construct Day at Just Salad!
Looking for lunch or dinner plans? Join us at Just Salad and help support Youth Construct!

Every meal purchased helps us continue providing mentorship, career readiness, and life-changing opportunities for high school students pursuing careers in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, and Development (ACED).

Our team will be there throughout the day, and we’d love to see you! Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a great meal for an even greater cause.

Thank you for supporting our students and investing in the next generation of leaders.

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On February 3, 2026, Youth Construct students dove into Construction Contract Administration with Nelly Vasquez, Directo...
02/06/2026

On February 3, 2026, Youth Construct students dove into Construction Contract Administration with Nelly Vasquez, Director of Inclusion at Turner Construction. Building on last week’s Procurement Strategies module, students connected how contract selection directly impacts project delivery.

Through an interactive exercise, teams acted as owners of a 51-unit residential project, comparing GMP, Cost Plus, and Lump Sum contracts to assess risk, cost control, and complexity then, presented their recommendations.

Nelly also offered direct insight on standing out as a Turner intern, reminding students:

“I’ve been interviewing you since you walked into this room.”

A powerful lesson in professionalism, presence, and engagement.

Huge thanks to Nelly, one of Youth Construct’s strongest champions and the driving force behind our partnership with Turner Construction for five cohorts and counting.

On January 27, 2026, Youth Construct students learned directly from Kevin Chase, Director of Lean at Turner Construction...
01/30/2026

On January 27, 2026, Youth Construct students learned directly from Kevin Chase, Director of Lean at Turner Construction Company, during an engaging session on Procurement Strategies in Construction. Kevin kicked things off with a quick round of introductions (name, school, borough, and a fun fact) including staff, creating a relaxed, welcoming space for connection and learning. Student feedback showed this simple exercise helped boost confidence, engagement, and readiness to learn.

Students explored how contractors and owners evaluate bids beyond just “lowest price,” examining financial stability, safety records, qualifications, and bid completeness. The lesson was reinforced through real-world scenarios and interactive group activities.

To close out the month, this session was also tied into our January cumulative Kahoot review, allowing students to test their knowledge retention across all January classes to reinforce key concepts from project management, procurement, and industry fundamentals.

Huge thanks to Kevin for delivering impactful instruction and helping students connect classroom learning to real construction practices.

🎁 In the spirit of giving, we appreciate your donations to continue to keep our mission alive: Together, we can reach $50,000 to sustain and grow this impact of access, opportunities, and alternatives: https://lnkd.in/eTMyi5ya

On January 22, 2026, Youth Construct students officially launched the first round of our annual Urban Development Projec...
01/27/2026

On January 22, 2026, Youth Construct students officially launched the first round of our annual Urban Development Project!

Working across Insurance, Development, Marketing, Design, and Finance, students are building real-world skills in urban planning, architecture, and real estate development through a hands-on renovation project. Team captains are selected each round, giving students the opportunity to step into leadership roles and strengthen collaboration.

This year’s focus site is a Harlem brownstone, a 9-unit SRO (Single Room Occupancy) building being legally converted into a two-family residence with one office space. Teams will complete monthly deliverables and present their work, with the top two teams recognized at graduation in June.

Students arrived excited and a little nervous, but finished strong.

“Presenting and seeing other teams’ work made me more confident about our next project and presentation.”

Special thanks to our Curriculum Chair and Board Member, Gregory A Davson, for moderating the presentations and guiding students through thoughtful feedback and reflection.

Additional thanks to alumnus Jorden King for supporting evaluations with meaningful feedback, Justin Pack (Amazon) for coaching students on poise, confidence, and voice projection, and Founder Alexis McSween for leadership insight and guidance.

This week, January 20, 2026, Youth Construct kicked off its third year with Turner Construction Company, marking our stu...
01/23/2026

This week, January 20, 2026, Youth Construct kicked off its third year with Turner Construction Company, marking our students’ first day on-site with one of the industry leaders, by way of Nelly Vasquez.

This session was led by Tyreef Bevel, Project Executive at Turner Construction Company, who welcomed students and introduced them to Turner’s mission, culture, and real-world impact. They were given an inside look at how large-scale projects are delivered and how teams collaborate across disciplines.

Students also explored the fundamentals of project management, learning how scope, time, cost, safety, and quality come together to successfully bring projects to life. Through interactive discussions and teamwork exercises, students experienced what it truly means to manage people and build with purpose.

Huge thank you to Tyreef and the Turner team for continuing to invest in youth and opening doors to real ACED exposure.

This is ACCESS in action.

If Martin Luther King, Jr. were here today…I would tell him that too often punishment still replaces opportunity for too...
01/19/2026

If Martin Luther King, Jr. were here today…

I would tell him that too often punishment still replaces opportunity for too many young people — and that democracy suffers when systems respond with control instead of pathways.

That’s why Youth Construct exists.

We replace pipelines to marginalization with credentials, paid opportunity, and real exposure to careers, ownership, and leadership. We teach accountability, dignity, and democracy at the job-site level — where public good becomes tangible.

Dr. King reminded us the arc bends toward justice only when we bend it.

Today, we bend it with blueprints, hard hats, and purpose.

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306 W 148th Street
New York, NY
10039

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+12122341443

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