YouthBuild Long Island

NOW RECRUITING FOR YOUTHBUILD’S CLASS OF 2010-11: Interested in becoming a YouthBuild Long Island student? Download the YouthBuild Student Application and return to Clarence Jackson United Way of Long Island, 819 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY 11729.

YouthBuild Long Island is a free youth and community-development program, and alternative school, that simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities. The program serves low-income young adults ages 18 to 24. For many students, YouthBuild is a turning point, a place where they are supported—sometimes for the first time—in believing in their potential and in making decisions that put them on the path of growth and development.

YouthBuild program components include Housing, Education, Job Readiness/Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training, Career Development, Leadership Development, Counseling and Graduate Services. A strong focus is placed on Green collar job opportunities in Energy Efficiency, Renewables, Weatherization, Energy Star construction, and Home Performance. Students have hands on training with the latest equipment and technology at our brand new E3 Career Training Center in Deer Park.

Download the YouthBuild Brochure to learn more.

Live United, Live Green: YouthBuild interfaces with United Way's Green Academy, a green construction/weatherization training program available to pre-YouthBuild students; and Green Job Corps, a training program for YouthBuild graduates and displaced workers for employment positions in weatherization, energy audits, and home improvements.

YouthBuild additionally partners with HempsteadWorks on youth projects including Green & Lean/YouthLink.

Support YouthBuild Today: With your contribution, young men and women are given a second chance to continue their education and develop new skills that will assist them in establishing a productive and healthy life. Donate online or by mail to United Way of Long Island, 819 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729. Attn: YouthBuild

YouthBuild is also in need of materials to facilitate the program. Check out the YouthBuild Wish List if your company is interested in donating materials.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Morgan, Director, YouthBuild Long Island, at liz@unitedwayli.org or 631.940.3733.

United Way of Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and YouthBuild is an equal opportunity program. The YouthBuild Long Island program offers auxiliary aid, services and activities upon request, to individuals with disabilities. The YouthBuild program is federally funded by the United States Department of Labor. YouthBuild is also privately funded by lead supporters, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Congressman Steve Israel and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice.