Rebuilding our communities

Students at YouthBuild Boston learn the construction trade from the ground up. On active construction sites, they build affordable housing as they learn the valuable skills they need to launch successful careers in the building trades and to lead meaningful lives. Students undergo thorough safety training and become familiar with eco-friendly design and materials, keeping them up to date with the latest advancements in the construction industry. In 2009, YouthBuild Boston completed a two-family home in Dorchester that achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold Certification. Upon completion of the program, students receive assistance with job placement or enrollment in higher education.

• Gain on-site construction experience
• Learn from industry pros
• Study for the GED exam
• Build affordable housing
• Acquire life skills
• Explore green building technologies
• Receive job placement assistance