Illinois YouthBuild Coalition

Illinois YouthBuild Coalition Statewide Advocacy Group and network of YouthBuild programs

Established in 1996 when many coalitions began forming around the country, the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition (IYBC) is one of thirteen state coalitions in the United States; it is supported by YouthBuild USA and the National YouthBuild Coalition. The coalition is comprised of the fifteen YouthBuild programs in Illinois as well as other youth-serving organizations with similar purposes.

Although we organized in 1996, the IYC was incorporated in 2001 nearly 25 years ago and was the first to do so.  This wa...
03/15/2025

Although we organized in 1996, the IYC was incorporated in 2001 nearly 25 years ago and was the first to do so. This was an early version of the newsletter, and its unfortunate that such news isn't more widely disseminated to the general public.

The need for affordable housing is growing. Are YouthBuild programs standing ready to respond and demonstrate results?
05/17/2022

The need for affordable housing is growing. Are YouthBuild programs standing ready to respond and demonstrate results?

Builders are getting creative in attempts to address affordability pressures.

Not Illinois, but glad to see this kind of progress!
11/05/2021

Not Illinois, but glad to see this kind of progress!

Hey YouthBuild Illinois Programs- how about sharing some photos of your young people in action on job sites increasing t...
11/05/2021

Hey YouthBuild Illinois Programs- how about sharing some photos of your young people in action on job sites increasing the supply of affordable housing?

For those in the Rockford area....
08/31/2021

For those in the Rockford area....

Share Your Voice and Vision With Us!Our collective action can only go forward if we have broad input from Rockford residents - Please share your Voice and Vision Take the Survey! Tell Us ¡Responde a nuestra encuesta! Responde !شارك في الاستبيان شارك في الاستبيان ຕອ...

This is good news, and YouthBuild should be at the forefront of these efforts
08/01/2021

This is good news, and YouthBuild should be at the forefront of these efforts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law measures to increase affordable housing and to expand access to a state energy program for low-income residents. The Democrat's action included creating a grant program to encourage construction and rehabilitation of affordabl...

Wish we saw more and more of this....
07/17/2021

Wish we saw more and more of this....

Congratulations to the newest member of the Ironworkers Locall 433, Jennifer Monterroza!! Jennifer graduated from our partnering MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness program at Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles and will be starting this Monday as a new Ironworker apprentice! We couldn’t be more thankful to Johnny Cangey of Local 433 for supporting our graduates. Congrats Jennifer and continue making us proud!

Congratulations on all the victories for workforce development!
06/25/2021

Congratulations on all the victories for workforce development!

By: Rev. Rachel Birkhahn-Rommelfanger The Chicago Jobs Council and our partners in advocacy worked hard this session to raise the importance of workforce development and equity-centered policies in Illinois. So far, it seems like the advocacy of the 2021 Skills for Good Jobs Agenda has literally

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1111 South Alpine Road
Rockford, IL
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