YouthBuild

The Manhattan EOC YouthBuild is the only YouthBuild project in Central Harlem, joining projects in East Harlem and Upper Manhattan, and is one of only six (6) grantees from New York State awarded in the 2022 award year to provide education, training, and leadership development to participants aged 16-24.

Manhattan EOC YouthBuild participants earn their High School Equivalency diploma while gaining high-demand construction industry skills in carpentry and plumbing. They then will use their new skills in construction to rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income or previously unhoused families in their community.

An important objective of the YouthBuild program is youth development and leadership. Participants will further develop leadership skills and civic engagement through community service projects in the community where they’ll utilize their newly acquired carpentry skills.

Benefits

• Earn your High School Equivalency Diploma (day or evening classes)
• Get hands-on construction training and certifications
• Biweekly stipends upon completion of orientation
• Metrocards provided
• Job placement assistance provided

Info Sessions

• Tuesdays at 10:00AM
• Thursdays at 2:30PM

Eligibility

• Complete the online application at bmcc.cuny.edu/meoc
• Submit YouthBuild eligibility documents (valid New York State ID & proof of residency) in person or via email to documents@man.eoc.cuny.edu.
• Take the Test of Adult Basic Education or TABE – a reading and math admissions exam
• Meet with an Academic Advisor/Counselor to review scores and program eligibility
• Complete YouthBuild eligibility, onboarding & submit work authorization documents (such as birth certificate, social security card)

The Manhattan EOC YouthBuild project is funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.