YouthBuild offered by YouthCare at South Seattle College's Georgetown Campus

Operates a six-month job training pre-apprentice program for youth ages 18-24. Offers GED/HSD (High School Diploma) completion, case management support, job readiness training and pre-apprenticeship training. Youth work on a two-week rotating schedule; one week participating in GED/HSD completion and job readiness training, and the other week learning construction skills in the shop. After students graduate they receive nine months of follow-up from their case manager to continue to help support them in achieving their goals, including placement in apprenticeship programs in the trades.

Location

6737 Corson Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108

Voice

(206) 617-4476

[email protected]

Website

https://youthcare.org/find-help/employment

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Application process

Visit in person or email.

Eligibility

Youth ages 18 through 24. Must be legally authorized to work in the U. S. Must be low-income and seeking a GED. Diploma and GED holds are not eligible.

Fee

None.

Agency info

YouthCare

Provides supportive services for young people experiencing homelessness our housing instability (ages 12-24): basic services (showers, lockers, laundry, meals, etc.), emergency shelter, housing, education and employment training, access to medical care, chemical dependency and mental health care, housing assessments, legal aid, case management, and more.