YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL | YOUTHBUILD MCLEAN COUNTY

Provides a development program for youth that offers high school dropouts or Unit 5 transfers the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED while learning and becoming certified in residential construction, property maintenance, health care, and information Program lasts 9-22 months. Students have the opportunity to earn a scholarship for college or trade school by completing AmeriCorps service hours at a YouthBuild Vocational Site while building or providing maintenance services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, volunteering in healthcare settings, and assisting with IT needs. Students may be eligible for a monetary incentive according to the progress they make toward goals. Students' schedules rotate from school to vocational site. Students receive advocacy surrounding their social service needs, training in community leadership, computer training and support, and intensive case management throughout their college careers.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/03/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

360 Wylie Drive, Normal, IL 61761-5500

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Eligibility

- McLean County resident. - Age 17-24 (16 year olds may enroll if in Unit 5 school district). - High School dropout OR transfer to Unit 5. - Willing to complete application and orientation processes, and probation period before beginning program.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

YOUTHBUILD MCLEAN COUNTY