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Introduction to YouthBuild

Introduction to YouthBuild. By Norman Greenfield ABC Learn, Inc. DBA San Fernando Valley YouthBuild, in Pacoima, California. Workshop Objectives. Examine need for YouthBuild Program YouthBuild Model MOU’s & Funding Is a YouthBuild right for you?. The National Picture.

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Introduction to YouthBuild

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  1. Introduction to YouthBuild By Norman Greenfield ABC Learn, Inc. DBA San Fernando Valley YouthBuild, in Pacoima, California

  2. Workshop Objectives • Examine need for YouthBuild Program • YouthBuild Model • MOU’s & Funding • Is a YouthBuild right for you?

  3. The National Picture • 1.2 million1 high school students did not graduate on time (2011) • 6.7 Million1 out-of-school, unemployed youth in the U.S. (2012) • 3 million2 drop out of school every year • 9.3 %3 of HS dropouts are in jail or detention • only 200,000 youth are served by all programs including Job Corps, YB, CC.

  4. Cost to change a Nation • $22,000 Investment per member in YouthBuild • $50,000 to incarcerate a youth per year • $775,900 monetary value to save a high-risk youth

  5. YouthBuild addresses need • 1978 YouthBuild starts in East Harlem • 1990 YB becomes YB USA in 20 cities • 1994 HUD provides funding for YB • 2006 YB authorized under HUD Fed Budget • 2007 YB transferred to DOL funding • 2012 273-YB Sites in USA • 2011 56-YB Sites in 12 Int’l Countries

  6. YouthBuild Members • 100% Low Income • 94% Need HS Diploma or GED • Youth 16-24 Years of Age • 45% Public Assistance • 32% Court Involved • 31% are parents

  7. YouthBuild is . . . • Developing positive, caring relationships with adults and peers • In a highly-structured, safe, supportive learning environment • Mastering new skills, knowledge and attitudes • In service to others in need in their community • And creating hope and opportunities for their own future

  8. A Typical YouthBuild Program • 30-50 Youth in Program • Youth ages 16-24 years of age • Require 6 months to 2 years of education • Requires 6-10 Staff

  9. A Typical YouthBuild Program 5 components CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CAREER DEVELOPMENT/GRADUATE RESOURCES CASE MGMT/ COUNSELING

  10. Required Staff • YouthBuild Director • Program Manager • Construction Manager • Administrative Staff • Bookkeeper/Receptionist • 6-Program Staff: • Career Planner/Construction staff/ • 2-Teachers/Counselor(MSW)

  11. YouthBuild Model is Flexible • 501 (c)(3) • Educational Institute Alternative school Ed Institution Community/Technical College *CBO – i.e. Community Development Corporation *Large Agency/Municipality

  12. My Program • 1-Executive Director • 1-Program Manager/Mentoring Director • 1-Constuction Manager • 5-Teachers (ADA) 1/20 students • 1-Registrar (ADA) • 1-Receptionist • 1-Security Guard (ADA) • 1-MSW, with 5-Interns (MOU)

  13. My YouthBuild Program Staff • Post Secondary Education/Career Consultant • 2-Life Skills Teachers (MOU) • 1-Mentoring/Program assistant (Grant) • Part-time accountant • 2-Maintenance staff • 1-Food Service Part-time • 2-Food Service Contractor • Media Arts Consultant • Financial Literacy (MOU)

  14. Pros and Cons

  15. Sample YouthBuild Budget$400,000

  16. Sustainability • Grants: • DOL Potential 1.1 Million • NSI $100,000 Pass through Grant (YB) • DOJ Mentoring $100K Pass through (YB) • Local Grants • Donations in process • Self Funding (SES Profitability)

  17. Resources and Materials Website Academy Trainings Technical Assistance (limited) Fee for Service YouthBuild USA Program Services

  18. Questions/ Comments

  19. Goodbye

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