Earn while you learn! Join YouthBuild and get your High School Diploma or GED while gaining leadership skills and hands-on training.
- Education: Earn your High School Diploma or GED in a fun, hands-on, individualized environment.
- Automotive or Construction Track: Learn maintenance, engine lubrications, cooling systems, tires, belts, brakes, and multi-point inspections in our auto shop. Or learn hand and power tool use, framing, drywall, siding, roofing and deconstruction in our construction shop.
- Leadership: Explore career interests and personal values, set and achieve goals, and learn the job skills needed to build a better future
- Community involvement: Build affordable housing and volunteer in your community
- Resources: Assistance with work clothes, tools, transportation, driver's education and more
- Stipend and bonus checks paid weekly once enrolled
- Receive support in reaching your goals every step of the way
If you are 16-24 years old and are not currently enrolled in school, call/text 612-424-1050 or visit our website at www.gesmn.org/youthbuild to complete the interest form.
YouthBuild is a national organization which works to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. There are 260 YouthBuild programs in the U.S. that have participated in building 17,000 units of affordable housing.
- Hands-on, no cost industry training while earning your GED or diploma
- Earn money while accomplishing your goals
- Shop Safety-S/P2 and ASE Entry-Level
- MNDOT FLAGGER & OSHA 10 Certificates
- NCCER CORE and YRGE Credentials
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Training available at NO COST to eligible students
Eligibility requirements:
- Age 16 - 24
- *Not currently enrolled in school and interested in working towards your high school diploma or GED
- Interested in all components of training
- Requires one additional barrier such as low income, migrant worker, youth or adult offender, current foster youth or youth aging out of foster care, live in a high poverty area (based on census), or a diagnosed disability.
*Some exceptions for youth who already have completed a high school diploma or GED and need additional support.
Who to Contact for More Information
YouthBuild- Automotive, GED, Construction
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