YouthBuild is a Mile High Youth Corps program in partnership
with RiseUp Community School.
Corpsmembers develop construction skills while providing a
minimum of 450 hours of community service through serving on affordable housing
projects; obtain further educational goals and engage in leadership
development, civic engagement and college and career readiness activities.
RiseUp Community School sets themselves apart by offering:
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A meaningful curriculum.
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Student-centered support.
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Job skills.
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A flexible schedule.
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Short, focused classes to earn credits.
Members will:
-Learn construction skills and earn industry recognized
credentials while earning a diploma
By serving alongside construction staff and professional
trades-people to become familiar with construction tools, vocabulary and
methods. During orientation they will receive their First Aid/CPR, OSHA,
Multi-Craft Core Certification (MC3), and hands-on technical training related
to all construction projects
-Embody change through leadership opportunities
By serving on the Leadership Council, taking lead roles in
the classroom and on the service site, and attending the Council of Young
Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
-Serve your community while earning an income.
Students will attend classes at RiseUp Community School in
the morning and work on the construction site in the afternoon.
-Explore further education options.
Besides their Americorps Education Award, Corpsmembers will
develop skills and learn about options for college through FAFSA completion,
financial aid and enrollment support, scheduled campus visits, preparation
workshops, and more. The Education Award can then be used to pay tuition for
college, trade schools or certificate programs.
Timeline/Benefits:
• YouthBuild
will start with the new RiseUp semester this fall; Corpsmembers spend 450 hours
of service on a large scale affordable housing construction site.
• $310
bi-weekly stipend and an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,515 at the completion
of the program.
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