YouthBuild Program

131 17th Street
Toledo, Ohio 43624
(419) 255-3756 Office
(419) 255-3761 Fax
Email: youth@gtul.org
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Diana Labiche, Director
Myron Baccus, Program Assistant
Ferrell Minor, Construction Manager

Statement of Purpose
The YouthBuild Program serves as a viable second chance for young adults between the ages of 16-24 years old, who for various reasons, have not completed their high school education to not only complete their studies, but to receive instruction in the skilled trades. Upon completion of the program, participants are equipped to join the workforce and become productive and thriving citizens.

YouthBuild Toledo Program is a comprehensive youth and community development program that focuses on education, housing, jobs, training, and leadership. The program targets unemployed young men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 who have dropped out of school.

Program Highlights
•     16 participants completed the 30-Month Program
•     38 Participants receive OSHA and CPR training and certification
•     11 participants received their GED/High School Diploma
•     A 2-car garage and 3 decks were completely constructed by participants for new homes in the
      Lagrange Development CDC
•     The homes of 21 senior citizens in the community were repaired/rehabbed by the participants
•     4 participants are enrolled in Post Secondary Education (1 received a 4 yr. scholarship to Bowling Green State University)
•     2 are enrolled in apprenticeship programs (Electrical and Iron Workers respectively)
•     Several participants registered and voted, opened bank accounts, completed credit counseling, filed income taxes, and       purchased life insurance policies, all for the first time.
•     7 participants are successfully employed, with 5 earning an hourly wage of $8.50 or more