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Of the $3.95 billion for Workforce Investment Act state formula grants for adult , dislocated worker and youth job training programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $50 million is for the YouthBuild program to expand this program to give at-risk youth the opportunity to gain education and occupational credentials while constructing or rehabilitating affordable housing.
Basic Facts – tools and materials about the program as it currently operates, how it has been used to support afterschool and its administration and application process.
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Issue Brief - An In-Depth Look Afterschool: A Natural Platform for Career Development
Issue Brief - Helping Kids Compete in Tomorrow's Workforce
Seeking to transform the lives of vulnerable youth through educational, community service, and skill-building opportunities, the Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) YouthBuild program is falling in step with the burgeoning charter school movement. With the success of its long-running YouthBuild program, LAYC saw the opportunities for programmatic growth in terms of serving greater numbers of young people and improving educational offerings that charter school conversion could bring. The Finance Project, December 2006.
Finding Resources to Support Workforce Development Services for Youth
A growing focus on youth development nationally is drawing attention to the need for programs that contribute to positive youth outcomes and help youth successfully make the transition to adulthood. Youth workforce development programs are a critical part of the youth services mix, helping to prepare youth for postsecondary education and a job market that increasingly requires and rewards skills and education. The Finance Project, April 2006.
Questions, Answers and Ideas - Read and share questions and strategies about working with this program on the Afterschool Alliance’s Economic Recovery Wiki
