Participants of the program work toward their diploma or GED while learning job skills by building or refurbishing low-income houses, performing landscaping, community clean-up, and more. 

YouthBuild Fresno provides:

• Quality, hands-on construction training
• Classroom instruction leading to a high school diploma
• Vocational computer training
• Up to $4,700 awarded to be used for continuing education
• Opportunities to improve your community
• Supportive services
• Assistance in finding and keeping a job
• Opportunities for leadership development

YouthBuild Fresno also offers adults the opportunity to give back to Fresno County youth by becoming a Journal of Bridges (JOBs) Career Coach for YouthBuild Fresno trainees.  Volunteers guide young adults on their path to success.

YouthBuild Fresno program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; the U.S. Department of Labor; and YouthBuild, U.S.A.

For more information on YouthBuild USA, please click on the following link: www.youthbuild.org

Eligibility:

YouthBuild Fresno participants must:

• be 18-24 years old
• be in need of their high school diploma or GED
• be interested in learning job skills
• be able to commit to a 12-month, full-time program
• be motivated to succeed
• provide required documentation to determine eligibility
• be an active participant in group activities and events
• be willing and able to attend a non-paid orientation

JOBs volunteers must:

• make a 6-month commitment
• meet with young adults once a month in your workplace/organization
• attend 4 out of 6 monthly activities
• participate in weekly email/phone correspondence

Please contact YouthBuild Fresno for more information on JOBs or becoming a Career Coach.