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YouthBuild

Lewis and Clark's Building Futures Youth Development program guides community youth (ages 16-24) through GED prep to bridge courses in preparation for college or work, and follows up with those students after placement.

Program Phases

Phase 1: GED Prep/P.A.C.T. (Four to five months)

• Mental toughness
• Contextualized GED preparation and completion
• P.A.C.T.-Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training
• Green constructions
• Leadership training
• Career development
• Community service

Phase 2: Bridge to College or Work/P.A.C.T. (Four months)

• Bridge coursework in math, study skills and English
• Specialized P.A.C.T. Training
• Continue green construction
• Careers in green industries
• Leadership development
• Community service
• Mentoring
• Supportive services to prepare for next steps

Phase 3: Follow up (Two to three months)

• Math redesign course for those going to college
• Mentoring
• Job placement
• Financial aid and college advisement
• Intense case management

• Community Technology
• English As a Second Language
• Family Education
• GED
• Highway Construction Careers Training Program
• YouthBuild