YouthBuild works to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth while constructing affordable housing in .
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YouthBuild is a national program that provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth while assisting in the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own communities. Facts About Program
• Hands-on construction training
• Construction certification
• Leadership development
• Career developmen
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• Opportunities to attend college and participate in advanced training programs
• Computer training
• Support with job placement
Eligibility Criteria
All participants in YouthBuild programs funded by the US Department of Labor must meet the following eligibility requirements, as required by the YouthBuild Transfer Act: between the ages of 17 and 24, inclusive, at the time of enrollment; and have dropped out of high school (some exceptions apply).
01/24/2025
We started the weekend with a celebration! Congratulations to students in the latest cohort of our YouthBuild program, who graduated with certification in the construction trades. They've worked hard and we're so proud to stand with them in their journey.
05/02/2024
It's the first day of CCFCS Youthbuild Cohort 14! Here's YB Construction Trades Instructor Matt Harris and YB graduate AV Metcalf with 3 of the 15 new students, inside our shop and classroom on N. Clinton Ave. From now until August youth will be learning skills they need to enter the construction trades. To learn more, go here https://ww2.fcscharities.org/services/youthbuild/
03/13/2024
Join us in our mission to empower young adults by teaching them valuable construction skills!
Apply today at fcscharities.org/careers to become part of our team.
03/07/2024
We're Hiring!
Help teach young adults how to build houses.
Apply today: fcscharities.org/careers
02/22/2024
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The CCFCS Youthbuild program is currently recruiting for cohort 14, beginning in April. Using carpentry as a curriculum to build skills for life.
YouthBuild is a 20 week program designed to help youth 18-24 become self sufficient and earning a living wage. Participants earn $$$, while they learn. For more information or to set up an interview, text 585-766-7344
08/07/2023
Tomorrow I have an information session for the CCFCS Youthbuild program at 11am at 1600 N.Clinton ave. YouthBuild teaches carpentry life and employment skills for young people 18-24. For more info or to reserve your spot, call Reg at 585 233-7422.
07/27/2023
The YouthBuild Program is helping to rebuild community.
07/23/2023
07/21/2023
Thank you, Sergio Cruel and Jim Aroune from Spectrum News 1 Rochester for making Catholic Charities Family and Community Services YouthBuild program your "TOP STORY"
Talk about positive "Influencers," Tyler Bollar you rock! Nick Brown, CCFCS's YouthBuild, Construction Skills (Positivity) Instructor and CCFCS's "Lead with kindness" YouthBuild Construction Skills Mentor, Nathan Owens. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2023/07/20/rochester-program-combats-car-thefts--empowers-youth-through-trades
YouthBuild is national career and technical program run in Rochester by Catholic Charities Family and Community Services. We offer youth ages 18 to 24 hands-on construction training, leadership development, and job placement.
To find out more about our YouthBuild program go to .fcscharities.org/services/youthbuild/
06/30/2023
06/28/2023
Last week at our YouthBuild open house event, our very generous supporter, ’s Sweet Tooth made these incredible custom cookies and surprised us with hand-painted ‘tool boxes’ as part of the display! We are so grateful for their continued support of our clients, agency, and mission!
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YouthBuild is a national program that provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth while assisting in the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own communities. YouthBuild.RWS is a program of the Rochester Workforce Consortium, operated jointly by Catholic Family Center, the Office of Adult & Career Education Services (OACES) and Career Start with grant funding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Facts About Program
• Hands-on construction training
• Construction certification
• Leadership development
• Career development
• Opportunities to attend college and participate in advanced training programs
• Computer training
• Support with job placement
Eligibility Criteria
All participants in YouthBuild programs funded by the US Department of Labor must meet the following eligibility requirements, as required by the YouthBuild Transfer Act: between the ages of 17 and 24, inclusive, at the time of enrollment; and have dropped out of high school (some exceptions apply).