Resources

GED Preparation

Students receive instruction in all five academic domains of the GED curriculum. Classes are small with an average of 8-12 students per class. When students show competency, they are signed up to take the GED test at Massasoit Community College.

Construction Skills Training

Students learn basic skills with hand and power tools. Once they have demonstrated a good understanding of these tools, they go to work on the job site and learn all aspects of residential home construction from framing to landscaping. Students also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Carpenters Union if they wish to pursue a career in the field.

Student Services

Student Services is available to help students with issues that arise in their lives. Students can get help with physical and mental health issues, counseling, and court related matters.

Education Awards

Through AmeriCorps, students can earn $1,800 for college tuition and expenses by participating in service opportunities in the program

Other Resources

Students also work closely with organizations such as CareerWorks, YouthWorks, and Teri College Access as part of their time in the program. Utilizing these resources helps provide the students with great possibilities for life after YouthBuild.

Alumni Opportunities

Select graduates can remain in the program for more than one year for intensive wrap-around services as they transition into the workforce or post-secondary education. As we like to say, "once in YouthBuild, always in YouthBuild."

Work at the Y

Interested in a career in Human Services?  Please check out our current employment and internship opportunities by clicking here.  Work at the Y