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.
Physical Address
6737 Corson Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Application process
Visit in person or email.
Fee
None.
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.
Service area
King, WA
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.