Podcasts about YouthBuild

How do you spark purpose, build community, and break generational barriers?In this powerful episode of America's Heroes Group, U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Ryan Harris (Executive Director, Tomorrow Starts Today) and E. Rene' Soulé (Program Director, Mixon-Clayton Bridge Builders Memorial Foundation) share how they are transforming lives through STEM, STREAM, youth career programs, and community housing development.They discuss:How STEM and STREAM education helps students discover purpose earlyThe impact of elder tech literacy to protect seniors from scamsTraining youth in construction and skilled trades via YouthBuild-inspired modelsBuilding high-quality housing for low-to-moderate income familiesTeaching real-world math through Monopoly, budgeting, and hands-on activitiesCreating partnerships that empower change from the classroom to the communityPrograms discussed span Louisiana, Indiana, and Illinois, impacting youth, veterans, and underserved communities.

In this episode, we revisit the powerful impact of the YouthBuild program, a community-based initiative designed to help young adults ages 16 to 24 earn their high school diploma or GED, gain job training, and develop leadership skills. Listeners will learn how YouthBuild empowers youth to build strong foundations for their futures through education, work-based learning, and essential supportive services. We also explore the program's growth and its successful partnerships with local organizations, highlighting real-life stories of transformation and how these collaborations are making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

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In today's episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Heather Costa, the Director of Technology Resilience at the famous Mayo Clinic.The conversation explores Heather's transformative journey, emphasizing the power of self-awareness, adaptability, and playing to one's strengths. Through reflective anecdotes and insightful analogies, Nicole and Heather discuss the importance of embracing imperfection and fostering an environment where diverse talents thrive.Throughout the discussion, Heather shares her passion for building resilient teams and cultivating psychological safety within organizations. She underscores the value of diversity in thought and experience, stressing that effective collaboration stems from intentionality, empathy, and leveraging individual strengths.This episode offers a sense of connection and mutual inspiration, providing you with the motivation to embrace your unique capabilities and strive for continuous growth.Don't miss another episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast. Leave a review and subscribe today!What You Will Learn In This Show:Heather's work with the YouthBuild program, which helped high school dropouts earn their GEDs and gain trades training.Heather's belief in experiential learning and the value of practical application in career growth.The challenges and opportunities in the field of cybersecurity, especially for women in technology. The role of psychological safety in fostering a sense of belonging and growth within a team.And so much more...Resources:Mayo ClinicHeather's LinkedIn

Tune in to hear from two YouthBuild students, Jada and Will, about their recent service trip to Oregon. The students share their experiences of traveling across the country, participating in team-building activities, and contributing to a "blitz build" project where they helped construct tiny homes for unhoused individuals. They discuss the impact of the trip on their personal growth, the importance of community service, and the benefits of the YouthBuild program. 

In this month's episode, Jill interviews Casio Manley, a 17-year-old student who recently earned his Illinois high school diploma through the YouthBuild program. Casio talks about his journey in the program, from initially struggling with focus and motivation, to developing mental toughness, setting goals, and persevering through obstacles to pass his GED exams. Tune in to discover how YouthBuild provided Casio a supportive, family-like environment for him to gain skills, and work towards his ultimate passion of opening his own automotive shop one day.

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I'm joined by Sarah Keh, the vice president of corporate social responsibility at Prudential Financial to discuss the company's $180 million committment to helping opportunity youth find a pathway to good jobs and wealth building. Keh sat down with me to discuss the philanthropy in June at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Opportunity youth are young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who currently are not in formal education or training and are unemployed. There are almost 6 million people who fall into that designation, a number that has grown since the COVID pandemic. Even before the pandemic, in 2019, Prudential decided to invest $180 million by 2025 in programs that will help young people across the globe gain the right skills to compete for and succeed in quality jobs.  "The reason why they have come into the situation that there are in...is not because they don't have the will or the desire. It's oftentimes they are born into a situation that doesn't provide them the access to the opportunities that you and I may have had in our upbringing," says Keh. She says the Prudential believes it is important to look at opportunity youth for their potential and act on it. "We're really focused on this population because we believe these are our future leaders of nonprofits, of businesses, of government, and they just need access to the right resources and tools to provide them the good skill." Keh says the company has already achieved in five years what it had set out to achieve in six – the $180 million in nonprofit programs that are providing that training and opportunity. "We've invested in over 20 different organizations globally that have impacted hundreds and thousands of young people. We know even just last year through our impact data that over 500,000 opportunity youth were connected to training opportunities and employment opportunities." Here is the U.S., those workforce development programs include Year Up, YouthBuild, and Per Scholas. Keh and I go into details on how these programs are helping and how the can help young people build wealth. We also discuss Prudential's work of a local level in Newark, New Jersey, the headquarters of the company which turns 150 years old next year. You can listen to the podcast here, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival, in collaboration with the Aspen Institute. Episode 325: Sarah Keh, VP Corporate Social Responsibility, Prudential FinancialHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4Transcript: Download the transcript for this episode hereWork in Progress Podcast: Catch up on previous episodes here

One of our most popular – and powerful episodes of 2023 is back, with this encore presentation.  In the Blue Sky conversation, John Valverde describes the impactful work of the organization he leads, YouthBuild USA,  and also shares his own inspiring story of persevering through 16 years in prison to found two non-profits and now lead a third; YouthBuild USA.  John explains how he brings his own lived experience to his leadership role of an organization that helps young people at their own crossroads change the trajectory of their life.  Learn More: https://youthbuild.org

In this episode, you'll hear from special guest Niecey May, a graduate of the YouthBuild program. Niecey shares her inspiring journey from discovering her passion for electrical work and solar energy to becoming a successful union electrician. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up, the support and encouragement she received from her church family, and the valuable skills and confidence she gained through the YouthBuild program. Niecey also offers advice for current students and emphasizes the importance of perseverance, humility, and hard work in achieving your goals.

From Building Futures: Tune in for a conversation with Vaughan Kuykendall, a 17-year-old student who found success through the YouthBuild program. Vaughan shares his journey of earning his Illinois high school diploma and receiving an AmeriCorps education award for his service projects, and how he is using the funds to advance his automotive education. He also shares advice for future students about the mindset that it takes to succeed.

Tune in for a conversation with Vaughan Kuykendall, a 17-year-old student who found success through the YouthBuild program. Vaughan shares his journey of earning his Illinois high school diploma and receiving an AmeriCorps education award for his service projects, and how he is using the funds to advance his automotive education. He also shares advice for future students about the mindset that it takes to succeed.

Goodwill-Easter Seals is a workforce partner of the Electrical Association. Mike sits down with Kristen to learn about the organization, the YouthBuild program, and more!    After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Goodwill-Easter Seals YouthBuild website to learn more:  https://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/services/youthyoung-adult-services/youthbuild 

On this week's Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, pulls up a chair by the hearth for a fireside chat with Alayna Lofgren, Program Manager at Project Warm. Learn about the amazing sustainability mutual aid work that Project Warm does to help some of Jefferson County's most vulnerable families stay warm each winter, while reducing their utility bills and our community's carbon footprint! This Wednesday, Oct. 18th is the first deadline to sign up for Project Warm's 41st annual Blitz! The Blitz utilizes volunteers to provide FREE weatherization supplies for elderly and disabled individuals across Jefferson County. This year, the Blitz will be taking place on Saturday, October 28th and Saturday, November 4th. Project Warm already has over 140 beneficiaries signed up to receive services during the Blitz, and they looking for many more to sign up by calling 502-636-9276. The Blitz relies on teams of volunteers to deliver weatherization kits and install plastic on participants windows, and that's where YOU come in! They are still looking for both individuals and teams to volunteer for the Blitz on both dates! On October 28th volunteers will be delivering weatherization kits to clients homes, while on November 4th volunteers will be installing plastic on windows for participants who cannot do it themselves. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Project Warm office at YouthBuild's campus  in Smoketown between 9:00 and 10:00am, and the event is expected to run until about 2:00pm on both days. Breakfast will be provided courtesy of LG&E. Volunteer and participant sign-up DEADLINES are: October 18th for kit delivery and Oct. 31st for Installation Day. If you are interested in helping your community stay warm this year, sign up to volunteer - find the link at http://www.projectwarm.org Starting this week, Project Warm is also offering Energy Management Workshops which are free and open to the public. From October through January, Project Warm puts on Energy Management workshops for communities across Jefferson County. These workshops provide tips and tools for people to lower their utility bills and save money! Each participant receives a free weatherization kit upon completion of the workshop. Upcoming Energy Management Workshop include: • Cabbage Patch Settlement House | In-Person | Thursday, Oct. 19th @ 6:00 pm -7:00 pm • Housing Partnership Inc. | In-Person | Thursday, Oct. 25th @ 6:00 pm -7:00 pm • South Central Neighborhood Place | In-Person | Friday, Oct. 27th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm • OMM Catholic Enrichment Center | In-Person | Wednesday, November 8th @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm • South Louisville Community Ministries | In-Person | Thursday, November 9th @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • South Central Neighborhood Place | In-Person | Thursday, November 16th @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm • Wilderness Road Senior Center | In-Person | Friday, Nov 17th @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm • Habitat for Humanity | In-Person | Thursday, December 9th @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm • Americana World Community Center | In-Person | Wednesday, January 31st @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm You can also invite Project Warm to host an Energy Management Workshop at your organization - go to http://www.projectwarm.org to learn more and request a workshop! Follow Project Warm on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ProjectWarmLouisville As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Le'Yondo Dunn is the CEO of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School and sits down with Rev. Jonathan A. Mason for a discussion on the school, its impact in the community, and education as a whole in Philly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you'll hear from 3 YouthBuild students, Cayan Moore, Kadin Hausman-Brown and Jason Gill as they discuss the work that they have been doing renovating a house. Cayenne, Kadin and Jason share a bit about their background and what brought them to the program. The students also reveal the training they received prior to working on the house and how it has helped them. You'll also hear important updates about enrollment and graduation ceremonies!   

John Valverde describes the impactful work of the organization he leads, YouthBuild USA, and also shares his own inspiring story of persevering through 16 years in prison to found two non-profits and now lead a third; YouthBuild USA.  John explains how he brings his own lived experience to his leadership role of an organization that helps young people at their own crossroads change the trajectory of their life. Learn More About John and YouthBuild USA: https://youthbuild.org/

Got Something to Say is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union – We Get U! Mary Morphey from Michigan Works! and Kinexus talks about their YouthBuild Youth Spring Bash Day coming up on Friday, March

Officials say the non-profit organization is always accepting new students into its programs. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

In this episode, you'll meet Lucas Wall, YouthBuild and GED Program Participant, as he discusses his educational journey and why he decided to sign up for both programs. Lucas discusses what he enjoys most about his classes and the biggest challenges he has had to overcome in his life so far. He also reveals the advice he would give to a younger version of himself. 

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 14:00 Segment 3 - 20:40 Segment 4 - 33:34 On Thursday's edition of In Focus, Fort Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation Division Chief Matt Enoch spoke about recreational activities and events that are available on post to veterans and non-veterans. Matt also shared some little known details about the MWR card available to patrons. In the second half of the program, Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Josh Brewer highlights the upcoming "Home is Where the Heart Is" fundraiser and how to get involved. Aaron and Josh also spoke about the $1.5 million YouthBuild application submitted by the two agencies this week to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Episode 57:Youthbuild McLean County Guest: Tracey PolsonIn this episode, Dewhitt sits down with wonder woman and CEO of the McLean County Youthbuild Program, Mrs. Tracey Polson. Director Polson summarizes her journey of how she became Director of McLean County Youthbuild,  and informs me of the purpose and goal of the program. Tracey and I discuss the following: Her career pathWorking as a NannyGrowing up in OklahomaThe purpose of YouthbuildThe population her program servesThe different components of the programCommunity serviceThe importance of educationThe construction componentDigital vocationCareer successLeadership trainingAmeriCorps  Youthbuild partnershipsHow to contribute to YouthbuildThe 19th, 4th and 14th AmendmentsThe arrest of Donald TrumpThe Capital insurrectionCriminal accountability Black Lives MatterWhite SupremacyWhat she'd like to see the Biden administration accomplishMcLean County Youthbuildhttps://www.youthbuildmcleancounty.org/You can listen to the JFA Podcast Show wherever you get your podcast or by clicking on one of the links below.https://dlbspodcast.buzzsprout.com https://blog.feedspot.com/social_justice_podcasts/   https://peculiarbooks.org   Also if you are interested in exercise and being healthy check out the Top 20 Triathlon Podcasts.https://blog.feedspot.com/triathlon_podcasts/

Community Concepts Board Member Ashley Medina joins us to share about the Goodwill Take 2 YouthBuild Program, where she works as a Recruitment and Intake Specialist. Take 2 works with participants ages 17-24 in the Lewiston/Auburn area, providing pathways to help them rebuild their lives through education and job training while also giving back to their community.  Take 2 participants spend half of their time in education working in a supportive environment to attain their High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). Through the program, they also learn construction and work-readiness skills to help them reach their career and life goals. New this year, students will also be learning how to upcycle furniture that will be then sold in Goodwill stores!To learn more or to schedule an information session, contact Ashley at: Office: 207.795.6820Email: Ashley.Medina@goodwillnne.org Special thanks to Williams Broadcasting for producing our show. Follow CCI online and on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterCommunity Concepts is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

YouthBuild student Jada Johnson joins the program to discuss what brought her to YouthBuild and what she's learned from the program so far. Jada reveals some of the most important people in her life and the life lessons she's learned so far. You'll also hear updates about upcoming classes, including the GED program and enrollment for the YouthBuild program. 

In this episode, you'll meet Kyan O'Bannon, YouthBuild participant and new cohost for the podcast. Kyan shares his powerful story about how he turned his life around being incarcerated and reveals his favorite service projects that he's participated in so far. Kyan discusses the person who has had the most positive influence in his life. He also shares his career aspirations and what he hopes to achieve in the future. 

In this episode, you'll hear about the production technician career pathway, funded by a YouthBuild grant. Discover details about the development of the production technician program and hear from a YouthBuild participant about why he chose this program and the benefits he has received so far from participating. 

Got Something to Say is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union and South Bend International Airport. Mary Morphey joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about YouthBuild and their upcoming Bash Day, where you can learn about

In this episode, you'll hear from two YouthBuild students as they discuss their recent trip to Ogden, Utah to visit one of the sister YouthBuild programs at Ogden–Weber Technical College. Discover the project that the students worked on and some of their favorite moments from the trip! 

Daryl Kehler, the director of the Northfield School District Area Learning Center, discusses the various programs offered by the ALC, including YouthBuild, which teaches students construction skills.

YouthbuildSA Director Oupa Tshabalala gives insight on their partnership with the Trevor Noah Foundation to refurbish 6 primary schools in Soweto by revamping ceilings, plumbing, etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features an interview with Sarah Fisher, Director of Environmental Education at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and Christine Favilla from the Sierra Club, as they discuss the work that they do to expose students and community members to ecological issues surrounding the Mississippi River Basin. Discover some exciting upcoming events for Earth Day as well as updates about GED classes and YouthBuild!

Special Guest Host, Jack Martin, Workforce Connections Board Member interviews Dr. Ricardo Villalobos, Chief Program Officer of Workforce Connections. They discuss his roots in Las Vegas; how an unexpected trip to California changed the trajectory of his professional career and moved him to San Diego to pursue ministry, expand his collegiate career, and start a family;  his return to Las Vegas, and the start of his career with Workforce Connections, Youthbuild, and his current role as Chief Program Officer; building a work-ready workforce as early as elementary school; continuous expansion and integration of workforce development through partnership and giving access to workforce services to everyone in the community. 

Episode 16 of Feel Free to Deviate features Scott Patrick Wiener, but I usually call him Scott or Ween. He works for an organization called YouthBuild that focuses on teaching young people construction skills and facilitates the building of houses in their neighborhoods. It's pretty cool. Like many of the other guests on Feel Free to Deviate, Scott has an art background. He is a photographer/artist with a fancy degree, and he has a long history of continually making art, yet like most artists I know he relies on his job to pay the bills. His story is another take on how to reconcile one's passions with financial needs and obligations. It's also about how sometimes those things collide and result in something that is not just livable, but satisfying.   Instagram: @spwiener_studio Work website: https://youthbuild.org/ Portfolio website: https://scottpatrickwiener.com/ Feel Free to Deviate is the podcast about people, their careers, and their relationships with success. My name is Jim Turbert, and I am the host. Find Free to Deviate on your favorite podcast app, and new episodes are released every other Thursday. Visit https://feelfreetodeviate.com for more information. Feel Free to Deviate and host Jim Turbert can also be found on Instagram and Facebook @feelfreetodeviate.  https://instagram.com/feelfreetodeviate https://jtfanclub.com https://jimturbert.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/turbert/ Feel free to send inquiries to mail@feelfreetodeviate.com Sound editing and post production by Ed Mubarek at https://boomkaas.com

In this episode of the Mass Construction Show I speak with Brian McPherson, Executive Director at YouthBuild Boston. Brian explains what YouthBuild Boston does, the many ways the community benefits from the program, where the program sources funding, and how an individual or organization can get involved. There are four programs at YouthBuild Boston: The Building Trades Exploration (BTE) Program begins with a three-week mental toughness training to help participants show up on time, be committed, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and work on goal setting. The Pre-Apprentice (PA) Program is the flagship of their programming. The Designery is available to some high school students to teach architectural principles they need to go into the architectural career pattern so they can be prepared for admission and participation in design schools. The Facilities Maintenance Program is an 18-month long program with no age limit. Participants work Monday through Friday in the field and spend Saturdays taking classes at Wentworth Institute of Technology where they earn an associates degree. Brian has two rules that will serve anyone well: be where you're supposed to be, and be doing what you're supposed to be doing. Give a listen for an important story about why he left a GC to lead YouthBuild Boston. Then, when you're moved to act, contact him directly at Brian@YBBoston.org. Remember please, rate, review, share, and enjoy the show! Follow the Mass Construction Show here: Linkedin Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Intro music by Sound Revolution --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/support

In this episode, Jiggy shares her upbringing in a very traditional Korean family, where her traumatic experiences and emotions were not to be spoken of and where expectations of excellence were of the utmost importance. She talks about the effects that this had on her growing up.  After she moved to the United States, she was practicing her english in an online chat room, and came across the words "gay", "lesbian" and "bisexual" which led her to discovering an identity that she felt connected to. She shares how she bravely told a few friends when she was young and received homophobic responses that cost her most of her friendships. Jiggy shares how she eventually ended up attending Pennsylvania State University, and discovered another set of new words - "vulnerability", "self awareness" and "empathy". It would be her time attending some gen-ed classes that ended up changing the trajectory of her life. It opened up a whole new space that she never knew existed and one that went against everything she'd been taught as a young girl. A space where emotional intelligence set her on a healing journey.   Jiggy is a youth motivational speaker and mental performance coach helping high school and college students increase the longevity of their performance and demand for excellence. Along with her storytelling, Jiggy brings awareness to the importance of mental health and burnout prevention, and teaches practical strategies for students to implement. Jiggy believes that in order to obtain sustainable performance and excellence, we must be both self-disciplined and self-compassionate; both hard working and effectively resting.Jiggy's WebsiteFollow Jiggy on InstagramGet your vulnerably is dope t- shirt hereFollow Candace on Instagram

In this episode you'll learn about Senior Services Plus in Alton, IL, and the services that they provide to enrich the lives of older adults. You'll also hear details an exciting upcoming event, in partnership with the Lewis and Clark YouthBuild program, to install smart home products and energy efficient products for 200 seniors. 

In this episode, you'll hear the latest updates on YouthBuild and G.E.D. classes. You'll also learn about some new innovative tools that will help students learn both in-person or virtually. Discover the flexibility that students will have in how they want to attend classes. 

From Work Talk Podcast: In June of 2021, the US Department of Labor announced the award of 89 million dollars in grants in 31 states and Puerto Rico to help youth ages 16 to 24, who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market. YouthBuild grants support a pre-apprenticeship model to help these youth learn valuable occupational skills.  In this episode, you'll hear from 2 organizations in Virginia that received YouthBuild grant funding, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and the New River/Mount Rogers      Workforce Development Area Consortium Board. Discover how the YouthBuild grant funds will be implements and each organization's vision for the project.   

In June of 2021, the US Department of Labor announced the award of 89 million dollars in grants in 31 states and Puerto Rico to help youth ages 16 to 24, who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market. YouthBuild grants support a pre-apprenticeship model to help these youth learn valuable occupational skills.  In this episode, you'll hear from 2 organizations in Virginia that received YouthBuild grant funding, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and the New River/Mount Rogers      Workforce Development Area Consortium Board. Discover how the YouthBuild grant funds will be implements and each organization's vision for the project.   

Tune in to this latest episode to hear some important updates about YouthBuild and several exciting upcoming events!  You'll also hear from Ms. Sarah Hendricks, Pathway Advocate, as she discusses how she helps students, and some of the supports that are available to help student's succeed. She also shares her career journey of how she came to her current position and why she felt the role of Pathway Advocate would be a good fit for her. 

Featuring River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding Police-Youth-Dialogues Be inspired. Meet peacebuilders leading the call for peace and justice!  Join author Jeffrey Weisberg, Executive Director of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding and Will Halvosa, Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator (DMC) for the Gainsville Florida Police Department. Together, they will share the work of Police Youth Dialogue: A Restorative Path Toward Justice, with the purpose of healing historical harms between black and brown youth, and law enforcement.  As Executive Director of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, Jeffrey Weisberg designed, developed and implemented a wide range of programs and services in his local community of Gainesville Florida and throughout the world. A small portion of his work with youth includes police/youth dialogues, social/emotional learning, restorative justice, and coming of age programs. For the past 25 years, Jeffrey has served as a Florida Certified Mediator. He is using Restorative Practices to support the Department of Juvenile Justice, schools, and prisons, to bolster alternatives to the punitive model. Jeffrey Weisberg is a founding member of the Peace Alliance and co-author of The Little Book of Police Youth Dialogue: A Restorative Path Toward Justice. [See book below.]                    Will Halvosa retired as Captain from the Gainesville Police Department, after 30 years of service. Currently, he is the  Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator (DMC) of that agency. Will graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Criminal Justice. He is certified in RED: Racial and Ethnic Disparity through Georgetown University. Will instructs statewide on DMC, RED, Implicit Bias, and Procedural Justice. Even though he is semi-retired, Will remains involved in community advocacy. Will Halvosa is currently a Board member of Partnership for Strong Families, Child Advocacy Center, MOTIV8U, and YouthBuild. 

Podcast SummaryLyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday.Episode SummaryWe were invited to speak to a class at Youth Build Inland Empire about podcasting. We instead decided to to tape a live episode with them all as guests so they could experience it themselves. Listen is as we talk to the kids about not feeling ashamed about being a beginner and be okay with early failures. For over 40 years, YouthBuild has supported the mission of YouthBuild programs around the world by providing training, technical assistance, information systems, opportunities to promote sustainability, and other expertise to ensure maximum quality and impact. Millions of young adults are too often defined only by their struggles with unemployment, poverty, and crime. Traditionally known as “disenfranchised,” “marginalized,” “disconnected,” and “at risk,” these young people aspire to improve their lives and communities. These young people are typically defined solely by their challenges, not by their potential. They urgently need – and aspire to earn – knowledge, training, and opportunities that lead to long-term professional and personal success. Stay ConnectedIs there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at  LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show!  IG: @LyricsAndLattesHosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss 

Advocate, ally, reformer and mentor John Valverde has dedicated his life to service. His own incredible life story shows how love and respect help young people embrace positive opportunities that can change their entire trajectory. Join us for a complex and thoughtful conversation on the dignity of work, the resilience and intelligence of today’s opportunity youth and how the promise of innovative green buildings can do more than jump start a career — it can transform a life.

In this episode, your host Jarrius is joined by Nathan, who attended YouthBuild over a decade ago. Nathan shares his story of why he decided to attend YouthBuild after dropping out of high school and shares some stories about what it was like to attend the very first YouthBuild cohort. Nathan shares his career journey and how he eventually worked his way into a management position in logistics. Jarrius also shares news and updates! 

En este episodio tenemos el honor de presentarte a: Juan Carlos Andrade | Consultor Educativo María de Lourdes García | Jefa de Unidad de la Academia del ILCE Tere Lanzagorta | Directora de YouthBuild Marisol Tello | Project Manager en Persiste Roberto Sain Martin | Director de Robotix y Nidia Chávez | Directora de Fundación Telefónica Movistar en el Panel del Día Internacional de la Mujer

This episode features a conversation with Jarrius, Jason, Elijah, Drew, and Mr. Kelley as they share some of their stories and experiences from YouthBuild. The students also share how YouthBuild helped change the direction of their lives for the better, and what they want to do in the future. For anyone considering attending YouthBuild, you won't want to miss this frank conversation about what the program is like, and the impact that it can have on your life! 

The effects of gentrification is profoundly harmful to the neighborhoods it consumes.     Most not personally impacted by gentrification view the process as positive and transformative. But for the longtime residents it is not a benign process. As money moves in, the original culture and demographics are forcefully changed.  Our guest Dawn Hicks does a wonderful job revealing the ugly truths gentrification. She provides a voice for those communities whose once familiar home  became wholly unrecognizable. This episode is one on gaining a more complete and intimate understanding of the effects of gentrification.     "Nothing about us, without us, is for us…" - Unattributed    Originally from Richmond, VA, Dawn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  She also holds a Masters in Architecture from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where she focused on the social and economic impacts of Hip Hop on Architecture.  Dawn has a passion for enhancing urban environments through influences of social, economic, and cultural forces that help shape built environments and develop inclusive communities in affordable ways.  Her goal is to use her diverse love for music and design to enhance the future of architecture.     Dawn Hicks is an Enterprise Rose Fellow, currently working with Venice Community Housing in Venice, California as their Community Design Coordinator and Project Manager.  With VCH, Dawn serves as a key member of the housing development team as VCH initiates new construction projects focused on increasing affordable and permanent supportive housing options in Venice, as well as reinvest in several older properties.  She is also an integral part of their property management, resident services, YouthBuild and advocacy teams and engages a wide variety of other community members and stakeholders in an approach to community development and participatory design.    Topics we discuss:   Gentrification  Watch out for when a Starbucks is created   How it affects the members of a community   How neighborhoods are targeted   Drivers behind gentrifying neighborhoods  Communities and their history  Cultural identities   Getting into the field   Her personal experiences with communities.   Experience God   God's impact on her life and her view of the world.     References:  Definition of Gentrification Inglewood Arena building The Forum Clippers Broad Street in Richmond Crenshaw Line development Venice Community Housing Common - The Cornerr Cultural Appropriation B-Boy Enterprise Rose Fellowship North Carolina A&T School of Engineering History of Racial division with Interstates GiftPod (giveagiftpod.com)   Credits:    Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes    Music:  Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.  Guest theme:  "Windows Galore" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive. 

As we’ve discussed before, the unfortunate reality about outdoor recreation is that not everyone has equitable access to these opportunities and there are people who don’t necessarily feel welcome or safe in certain spaces. And while we continue advocating for equity in parks and recreation, it’s important to recognize that there are many systemic barriers in place that need to be broken down if we want a future with truly equitable outcomes. We’re excited to be joined on the show today by three individuals who are doing their part to address inequities and systemic racism in the outdoor spaces in their city. Today we are welcoming staff members of the Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville, Kentucky, which is the largest municipal urban forest in the U.S., as well as a staff member of the Urban Conservation Corps (UCC) at YouthBuild Louisville.  We’re thrilled to be joined by JoCari Beattie, a community outreach specialist at Jefferson Memorial Forest; Dashaune Jones, the ECHO Mobile program lead at Jefferson Memorial Forest; and Kenyetta Johnson, a program assistant and focus area coordinator for UCC at YouthBuild Louisville. These three have been working tirelessly to provide opportunities for underserved youth to experience the outdoors and much more. Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about JoCari, Dashaune and Kenyetta and the opportunities they’re creating for underserved youth in Louisville, as well as: What equity in parks and recreation and access to these opportunities means to each of them personally. How the ECHO Mobile program is meeting people where they are and bringing nature to youth who don’t have access to nature. How the ECHO Mobile program has been impacted by COVID-19 and how it has been adapted. How their work is addressing equity and systemic racism in the outdoor recreation space. How park and recreation professionals can champion and foster equity in their communities and increase access to these kinds of opportunities, and more! Additional Resources: Jefferson Memorial Forest website YouthBuild Louisville Parks & Recreation magazine article, “Reflecting on Systemic Racism in Conservation”

Community Corner with YOUTHBuild Staten Island, Assembyl 3D, Skatepark 5050Final "Youth Week" Community Corner segment. Our special guests for the day are graduates from the leading YouthBuild Staten Island, Michael Perina, Founder of Assembyl 3D and Ed Pollio, Owner of Skatepark 5050.We discussed an amazing community partnership with Skatepark 5050, Assembyl 3D and Youthbuild Staten Island in support by Con Edison. They all collaborated and helped redefine workforce development to help combat COVID-19 by raising funds, creating and distributing over 5,000 face shields for medical personnel on the frontlines. Make sure to tune in!#press #marketing #smallbusiness #focusandconquer #socialdistancingisdigital #youthweek YouthBuild USA 5050 Skatepark Assembyl 3D Printing SIEDC Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center, Staten Island Richmond University Medical Center NYC Department of Small Business Services Kamillah Hanks Diane J. Savino Con Edison Visit Staten Island Charles D. Fall

Join us for this special program in The Commonwealth Club's series recognizing recipients of the Club's 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award. This program honors Lauren (Laurie) Dachs and her colleagues at the S. D. Bechtel Jr., Foundation. The Foundation, based in San Francisco, was established in 1957 by Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr., as a reflection of his personal commitment to ensuring a prosperous California. To this day, Mr. Bechtel remains involved with the foundation as chair of its board, and his daughter, Laurie Dachs, serves as president. The foundation is a grant-making organization that "invests in preparing California's children and youth to contribute to the state's economy and communities, and in advancing management of California's water and land resources.” In 2009 the foundation made a pivotal decision to spend down its assets in a defined period of time. The foundation will sunset at the end of 2020. The Commonwealth Club is pleased to honor the foundation's myriad achievements. Joya Banerjee joined the Bechtel Foundation in 2009, and she oversees the foundation's Environment Program. She works with the Environment team to advance water management and land stewardship in California, with a particular focus on advancing integrated solutions, building field capacity, and developing new partnerships. Prior to joining the foundation, Ms. Banerjee was an attorney at Latham & Watkins and worked for the City of New York, first with the Mayor's Office of Operations and later with the Economic Development Division of the Law Department. Banerjee graduated from the University of Southern California and received a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School. She currently serves on a range of advisory boards; she is a board member for the newly formed state California Water Data Consortium and the San Francisco-based 826 Valencia. Arron Jiron joined the Bechtel Foundation in 2012 and is the associate program director for the Education Program. He leads the team's grant making in education policy and advocacy, with an overall focus on supporting California's implementation of new math and science standards and on expanding civic learning, character development, and environmental literacy to improve the quality of student learning in and out of school. Before joining the foundation, for six years, Mr. Jiron served as program officer at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, where he led grant making for policy, advocacy and systems building to advance early education and youth development programs. Prior to that, he was the development director for a state intermediary that improves access and quality of youth development programs in California. Mr. Jiron started his career at a community action agency in Nebraska, where he led the creation of the Youth Opportunities Center, a comprehensive education division for low-income youth and young adults. There, he co-developed a nationally recognized restorative justice project for youth in the juvenile justice system, launched a YouthBuild program, and designed a regional workforce development system for adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, puts on his overalls for a chat with two folks from YouthBuild Louisville. Victoria Rodriguez is the Urban Conservation Corps Manager, and Layfierre Mitchell is a 2016 graduate of the program. YouthBuild assists young people in meeting significant life goals, such as preparing for college and careers, by providing services in education, vocational training, community service, case management, placement, and post-graduation support. Learn more at http://youthbuildlouisville.org As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Join hosts Zach and Parker for a 2-part conversation with Isaiah and Jessica, 2 YouthBuild participants, as they discuss why they chose YouthBuild and the benefits they've experienced from the program so far! *Note: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Join hosts Zach and Parker for a 2-part conversation with Isaiah and Jessica, 2 YouthBuild participants, as they discuss why they chose YouthBuild and the benefits they've experienced from the program so far! *Note: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In this episode, you'll hear Alexandra, one of the GED students at Lewis and Clark, as well as a teacher's aid with YouthBuild AmeriCorps, as she discusses her experience with the GED program and YouthBuild. Alexandra also shares her prior work experience and what led her to enroll in the GED program. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Josh and Jarrius, 2 participants in the YouthBuild program, as they discuss their experiences and the benefits they've experienced so far. Josh and Jarrius reveal how they found out about YouthBuild, and what they like most about the program.

In this episode, you'll learn about the construction training available through the YouthBuild program. Discover how the program has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some of the construction projects completed by students. 

Meet John Valverde, CEO of Youthbuild USA. John has been a lifelong advocate for youth, motivated in part by his 16 years in prison. He explains how the lessons he learned while incarcerated are relevant to his leadership and decision making amid tremendous uncertainty during COVID-19. Listen as he shares some of his infinite wisdom to others who are facing the unknown.

In this episode, your hosts Zach and Parker sit down with Kavon Lacey, Pathway Advocate at YouthBuild. Kavon discusses how he helps students, and lessons he's learned from playing sports. 

Your hosts Zach and Parker sit down with Kelly Meyer, Pathway Advocate at Lewis and Clark Community College, to discuss the many different hats that she wears in her role in the YouthBuild program. You'll learn about the innovative ways that they are incorporating technology into their programs, and Kelly reveals some of her surprising hobbies!   

Your hosts Zach and Parker discuss their experience with YouthBuild, and the benefits that they received from going through the program.  They also share the challenges and opportunities they have experienced since attending YouthBuild. 

At critical times in their lives, Paula and Jasmine realized they needed to change things. That meant first getting their High School Diplomas! The San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School provides the perfect environment for them to succeed. Founded by San Jose City Council members Susan Hammer and Shirley Lewis in 1987, the San Jose Conservation Corps was one of the first urban conservation corps in the country. With strong support from the City of San Jose, SJCC+CS began operations with over 20 Corpsmembers in January 1988. Since then SJCC+CS has grown, opening its charter school in 2002 and expanded to two campuses in 2010. In 2001, SJCC+CS established a YouthBuild program, in partnership with the Department of Labor and AmeriCorps, helping to build affordable housing in San Jose while training students in the construction trades. While SJCC+CS no longer has a YouthBuild program, it continues to receive AmeriCorps funding, enabling current students to earn scholarships that can be used toward post-secondary education or vocational training. Over the past thirty years, SJCC+CS has grown and modified its programs to meet the needs of the over 10,000 young adults who have benefited from our services. Each SJCC+CS graduate graduates with the potential to earn $400,000 over the course of their lifetime. Since 2002, 3,134 youth have earned their high school diploma at SJCC+CS, creating a combined increased lifetime earnings of $1.25 billion.

In this episode, Stephanie Young joins the program to discuss her experience with hosting her own podcast and what's she's learned from the process. Hosts Zachary Cable and Parker Grassle discuss their journey of why they chose to attend YouthBuild, and how the program has impacted their lives. 

In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interviews Joe Ferraro, Jimmy Ferraro and Stephanie Melick from Elna Magnetics. Elna Magnetics will be featured as the company profile in the upcoming Fall 2019 HV Mfg Magazine. In the article we spoke with Joe, Jimmy and Stephanie about the company, their products, the industries they serve and their processes. This podcast episode allowed us to go back and learn more about the individuals behind those processes, how they got into this business and what they find important. You can view all current and past issues of HV Mfg Magazine here: www.councilofindustry.org/hvmfg/ Joe, Jimmy and Stephanie shared with us the twists and turns in their career paths that led them all to where they are today. They also discussed the importance of adapting to the changing workforce in the manufacturing industry. Elna is heavily involved with the Hudson Valley P-TECH school, YouthBuild and has several apprentices in the Council of Industries apprentice program. They’ve recognized the importance of reaching kids at a young age and investing in training and developing their current workforce. This episodes digs deep into Elna’s company cultures and looks ahead at what’s to come. For more information about the Council of Industry’s Apprentice Program follow the link below: www.councilofindustry.org/apprentice-program/ Hudson Valley P-Tech: www.rocklandboces.org/ptech/ YouthBuild: www.youthbuild.org/what-we-do Founded in 1955 as a custom machine shop providing specialized ferrite cores to the electronics industry, Elna Magnetics continues to provide custom machining services as well as authorized distribution of Ferroxcube, Fair-Rite Products, Metglas Inc., Magnetics Inc, EPCOS ferrite, Finemet, Micrometals, Leadertech (Ferrishield), TSC Ferrite International, and MMG products. This extensive range of magnetic products offers customers standard or custom solutions for power, signal, suppression and RFID applications. If a standard shape is not the answer, their state-of-the-art manufacturing and machining center is capable of producing one-piece prototypes, or up to millions of parts, to meet requirements. Beginning in a former one-room schoolhouse in Woodstock, New York, Elna now operates out of a state-of-the art facility in Saugerties, New York, which provides ample warehouse and manufacturing space and room for expansion. You can learn more about Elna here: elnamagnetics.com/manufacturing-services-brochure/ About Us: The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. Council membership includes manufacturers and business related to the manufacturing industry throughout the region. It is a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of its member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley community. www.councilofindustry.org/

Discover what YouthBuild is, who it serves, and the opportunities available. 

From Promoting Workforce Innovation- In this episode, you'll hear from Sherry Kelley Marshall from the SWORWIB, Debbie Smith from Easterseals and Eric Thomas from Cincinnati/ Hamilton County Community Action Agency.  Discover the history of YouthBuild, the market focus, activity and training for both CAA and Easterseals YouthBuild programs, and how the SWORWIB and OMJ Center partner with and assist in the success of the YouthBuild grants for Cincinnati.

One out of every 10 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 is neither working nor in school. These “disconnected” young people face an uphill battle finding work and are at risk of economic hardship well into adulthood. Although there are many programs that aim to reconnect young people to education and employment, findings from evaluations of these programs have been mixed. The evidence base has grown substantially in the past several months, though, as studies of three pro­grams — YouthBuild, Year Up, and New York City’s Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) — have released new findings. MDRC’s Dan Bloom and Cynthia Miller recently wrote a brief that discusses findings from the new studies and their implications for youth programs.

In this episode, you'll hear from Sherry Kelley Marshall from the SWORWIB, Debbie Smith from Easterseals and Eric Thomas from Cincinnati/ Hamilton County Community Action Agency.  Discover the history of YouthBuild, the market focus, activity and training for both CAA and Easterseals YouthBuild programs, and how the SWORWIB and OMJ Center partner with and assist in the success of the YouthBuild grants for Cincinnati.  

Lisa Miccolis is the Executive Director/Founder of The Monkey & The Elephant and has more than eight years of experience working as a barista and café supervisor. She spent a year coaching low-income youth at YouthBuild in North Philadelphia before journeying abroad to South Africa, where she met Ephraim, the young boy who inspired The Monkey & The Elephant. Since earning a B.A. in Psychology at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, Lisa has dedicated considerable time to building The Monkey & The Elephant from the ground up.

Practicing Community is less a 'podcast' and more a series of resources, stories, and conversations coming from the vast array of practitioners and changemakers working within and alongside the Youth Passageways network, forming our community of practice. This month, join Kruti Parekh, Marisa Taborga Byrne, and Dane Zahorsky as they discuss Transformative Justice and how Kruti’s work is expressed throughout her life and how it shows up in our community! About This Months Guest: Kruti Parekh has been working synergistically with young people and families in the most marginalized communities in both New York and Los Angeles for 18 years. Kruti’s experience includes adult ally at the Youth Justice Coalition, organizing to transform the juvenile and criminal injustice systems; director for youth programs, including YouthBuild, Teen Court, and Workforce Investment Act Programs as well as domestic violence accountability, workforce development, youth empowerment, youth leadership and wellness programs. She would like to use her experience to help create the necessary infrastructure within Los Angeles City and County to prevent harm, death, and incarceration for youth and increase graduation rates, financial independence and positive social contribution. Kruti has a Bachelor’s Degree from Brandeis University, Masters Degree in Social Worker from Hunter College and a self-proclaimed PhD (People’s health Degree) from the Youth Justice Coalition. You can find the full PDF transcript and associated resources on the episode website here: http://youthpassageways.org/blog/2018/02/23/episode-1-the-justice-of-transformation-a-conversation-with-kruti-parekh/

Jason Mudd spoke at YouthBuild Louisville on June 28, 2017 as part of the Mayor's Summer Works Program. His goal was to teach young people the power of the internet and how the iPhone or Android phone can help them to start a business, build a brand, or do pretty much anything else they want to do in life.

Members of the YouthBuild program, coordinated by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, were invited to earn hands on construction training at the site of the $150,000 multi-sport complex in Milwaukee's Westlawn Neighborhood.

Members of the YouthBuild program, coordinated by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, were invited to earn hands on construction training at the site of the $150,000 multi-sport complex in Milwaukee's Westlawn Neighborhood.

Speaking with an educator who runs real world programs to teach underserved students real world skills to move forward in their careers after high school. 

Today, we're speaking with an educator who helps students with no chance of graduating from a normal high school get their diploma, and teaches them vital life skills along the way. Dr. Rudy Cuevas, Principal and CCO, YouthBuild Charter School of California, Los Angeles County

In this episode, Grants Office CEO Michael Paddock will be discussing the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's YouthBuild Grants, a youth and community development program that addresses several core issues facing low income communities.

Students Run Ken McCoy radio During a @0 year Open House celebration in front of a LIVE audience!!! # youth #empowerment

NABWIC Talks Radio - Guest YouthBuild Philadelphia Our guest this morning will be YouthBuild Philadelphia, we have the instructor Vee Johnson who will join us and share what YouthBuild Philadelphia is up to and how the community can get involved through volunteering.  We will also hear about some of the projects that YouthBuild Philadelphuia is involved in. We will also hear form one of the students there at YouthBuild Philadelphia and what she enjoys about the program. http://youthbuildphilly.org/