Youth Build

Youth Build is a 10 month construction training program for at-risk youth.  It is an initiative of the Workforce Development Council in conjunction with Edmonds and Everett Community colleges and Housing Hope.   Amy Persell, Director of Service Delivery presented the program to the Club at our meeting on October 17th.

The goal is to teach trade skills, as well as life skills and to obtain a GED.  They take classes in financial education, job search, flagging, first aid/CPR and others.  Housing Hope provides paid work opportunities in their self-help housing program.

One of the requirements of the program is for each participant to provide 40 hours of community service yearly.  They are offering their services to Rotary and other organizations, as they need community service projects in order to meet this requirement.

For any questions, call Stacey Eberley at 425-366-9671