YouthBuild at WCC

WCC is partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor to offer a YouthBuild program. YouthBuild is a program that is dedicated to young adults ages 16-24 with the focus of education, life skills and leadership. Students may earn their GED, obtain construction credentials, receive leadership training and have the opportunity to construct housing for low-income families in their community

Program Features:

• 22-week program with no costs to participants
• Additional first year of support for career services and assistance with job placement
• In addition to training, participants supported with counseling and case management services
• Eligible participants may receive additional support through MI Works!
  

Program completers will attain the following:

• GED Completion
• OSHA certification
• Opportunity to earn construction credentials through the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
• Participate in construction of a new home for a low-income family in Ypsilanti Township as well as renovation of another low-income housing unit
• Leadership training
• Completion of community service projects
• And much more…