Project YouthBuild Origins & Mission
For over 30 years, our mission has been to expand opportunities to young people in our community through education, employment and advocacy. In 2009 we launched YouthBuild in Gainesville, Florida, through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. At Project YouthBuild, we provide educational, occupational and leadership development to young people who are determined to change their lives.
What sets Project YouthBuild apart is our innovative approach to helping young people reach their untapped potential. We offer:
- Community Building through our Vision 20/20 Group Mentoring Initiative
(contact us for more information) - Leadership Development
- Mentoring
- Youth Advisors
- Post-Secondary Scholarship Opportunities
- On-the Job Training
- High School Diploma Prep & Tutoring
- Career Guidance & Career Mapping
- Internship Opportunities
- College Transition Services
- Job Matching & Resume Assistance
- Support Services & Referrals
- Vocational Education & Training
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Funding Information
The total cost of this project is $1,857,942.79. The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration is funding 75% of this project totaling $1,400,000.00. Local community resources are matching 25% of federal funds totaling $350,000,00.
This project is supported by a Grant awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.