Introduction to YouthBuild

By Norman Greenfield

ABC Learn, Inc. DBA

San Fernando Valley YouthBuild, in Pacoima, California

Workshop Objectives

Examine need for YouthBuild Program

YouthBuild Model

MOU’s & Funding

Is a YouthBuild right for you?

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The National Picture

1.2 million1 high school students did not graduate on time (2011)

6.7 Million1 out-of-school, unemployed youth in the U.S. (2012)

3 million2 drop out of school every year 9.3 %3 of HS dropouts are in jail or

detention only 200,000 youth are served by all

programs including Job Corps, YB, CC.3

Cost to change a Nation

$22,000 Investment per member in YouthBuild

$50,000 to incarcerate a youth per year

$775,900 monetary value to save a high-risk

youth

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YouthBuild addresses need

1978 YouthBuild starts in East Harlem 1990 YB becomes YB USA in 20 cities 1994 HUD provides funding for YB 2006 YB authorized under HUD Fed Budget 2007 YB transferred to DOL funding 2012 273-YB Sites in USA 2011 56-YB Sites in 12 Int’l Countries

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YouthBuild Members

100% Low Income 94% Need HS Diploma or GED Youth 16-24 Years of Age 45% Public Assistance 32% Court Involved 31% are parents

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YouthBuild is . . .

Developing positive, caring relationships with adults and peers

In a highly-structured, safe, supportive learning environment

Mastering new skills, knowledge and attitudes

In service to others in need in their community

And creating hope and opportunities for their own future

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A Typical YouthBuild Program

30-50 Youth in Program

Youth ages 16-24 years of age

Require 6 months to 2 years of education

Requires 6-10 Staff

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A Typical YouthBuild Program

5 components

EDUCATIONCONSTRUCTION

CASE MGMT/COUNSELING

CAREER DEVELOPMENT/GRADUATE RESOURCES

LEADERSHIP

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Required Staff

YouthBuild Director Program Manager Construction Manager Administrative Staff Bookkeeper/Receptionist 6-Program Staff: Career Planner/Construction staff/ 2-Teachers/Counselor(MSW)

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YouthBuild Model is Flexible

501 (c)(3) Educational Institute

Alternative school

Ed Institution

Community/Technical College

*CBO – i.e. Community Development Corporation

*Large Agency/Municipality

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My Program

1-Executive Director 1-Program Manager/Mentoring Director 1-Constuction Manager 5-Teachers (ADA) 1/20 students 1-Registrar (ADA) 1-Receptionist 1-Security Guard (ADA) 1-MSW, with 5-Interns (MOU)

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My YouthBuild Program Staff

Post Secondary Education/Career Consultant 2-Life Skills Teachers (MOU) 1-Mentoring/Program assistant (Grant) Part-time accountant 2-Maintenance staff 1-Food Service Part-time 2-Food Service Contractor Media Arts Consultant Financial Literacy (MOU)

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Pros and ConsPros and ConsStand Alone 501 c3

Strong program cohesion, retain integrity of design

Burdensome to manage finances and housing project

CBO Potential for strong integration, cohesive environment, create linkages for young people

Program isolation is YB not CD; components outsourced; staff time becomes split

Educational Institution

Strong academic and curriculum integration; strong graduate opportunities; strong community relationships and partnerships

Limited understanding of model; funding becomes dispersed; program staff lack financial control

Large agencies

Strong fiscal capacity; strong community partners; strong graduate opportunities

Limited understanding and commitment to program model; lack of cohesion for y.p. and staff; staff time becomes split; funding becomes dispersed; program staff lack financial control 14

Sample YouthBuild Budget$400,000

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Sustainability

Grants: DOL Potential 1.1 Million NSI $100,000 Pass through Grant (YB) DOJ Mentoring $100K Pass through (YB) Local Grants Donations in process Self Funding (SES Profitability)

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YouthBuild USA Program Services

Resources and Materials

Website

Academy Trainings

Technical Assistance (limited)

Fee for Service

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Questions/ Comments

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Goodbye

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