Mile High Youth Corps (federal)

Mile High Youth Corps-Earn while you learn

2ND CHANCE TO JOIN MHYC'S YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM IN 2013!    Spaces still available for this Wednesday's Orientation Session, 10/23, 7:30am-12:30pm - Apply now and plan to attend!    Earn a GED or high school diploma  Learn hands-on construction skills, while building affordable housing with Denver Housing Authority  Earn $1175 in an AmeriCorps Education Award  towards post-secondary education Earn a variety of certifications Serve the community, gain leadership and life-skills Receive career readiness and post-secondary preparation and placement post-program Get paid a bi-weekly stipend!   Apply NOW for the 2nd program cycle for 2013!   Program runs Dec. 6, 2013-June 20, 2014   More information about the YouthBuild program and how to apply below. Spread the word - click here for a YouthBuild flyer.      Upcoming Orientations (application is not required to attend) All candidates MUST attend an Orientation to be considered for the YouthBuild program. Individual interviews will be scheduled at the Orientation to determine program eligibility.   Wednesday, October 23rd 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Novemeber 6th 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Tuesday, December 3rd 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m. All orientations will be held at our headquarters 1801 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204.   Want to learn more? We will be holding information sessions every Tuesday at 1p.m. at our headquarters 1801 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204. Applicants will be provided with an overview of the program and have the chance to ask questions. These sessions are optional, but are a great opportunity for interested applicants to learn more.      What makes a strong YouthBuild candidate:   Desire to earn a GED or H.S. diploma and between the ages of 18-24 Self-motivated for personal change Ready to commit full-time participation, 7:30a.m.-3:30p.m. daily Desire to achieve long-term goals beyond GED or a paycheck Willing to try new things and take healthy risks Able to work well with others Able to do physically challenging work in all weather Has sufficient supports, resources or a 2nd job to survive on the stipend amount

Program Description   YOUTHBUILD The YouthBuild program at MHYC offers young people the opportunity to work in the green construction industry while finishing out their GED or high school diploma. Spending half of their time in the classroom and half of their time on the jobsite building affordable housing with Denver Housing Authority. Corpsmembers gain life, work, educational and leadership skills during this 6-month program. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum and industry-recognized construction training towards certification, Corpsmembers are provided with extensive career readiness training, post-secondary preparation and direct links to placement in long-term employment or post-secondary education upon program completion.  Corpsmembers earn a stipend (paid bi-weekly) and an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of their term.  This is a highly competitive program so interested applicants should apply soon! To be eligible, candidates must be between 18-24 years of age and must not currently have a GED or high school diploma and have a desire to make changes in themselves and their community. To apply for YouthBuild, please click here.        MHYC's YouthBuild program receives 61% ($1,057,652) of its funding from the Department of Labor.

To Apply: Online: www.milehighyouthcorps.org In Person: To apply in Denver, visit our headquarters at 1801 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204 Fax: 720-407-7286  Questions about youth employment? Please call 303-433-1206 or email youthjobs@mhyc.net      Mile High Youth Corps is committed to the inclusion of members with all levels of ability. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion.