YouthBuild USA

About YouthBuild

In YouthBuild programs, low-income young people ages 16 to 24 work full-time for 6 to 24 months toward their GEDs or high school diplomas while learning job skills by building affordable housing in their communities. Emphasis is placed on leadership development, community service, and the creation of a positive mini-community of adults and youth committed to each other’s success. Students may earn AmeriCorps education awards through their homebuilding and other community service. At exit, they are placed in college, jobs, or both.

Today, there are 264 YouthBuild programs in 46 states, Washington, DC., and the Virgin Islands engaging approximately 10,000 young adults per year.

YouthBuild USA is thrilled to be participating in this opportunity to raise funds for our innovative work. The Skoll Foundation has committed up to $3.25 million in prizes and matching funds over the six weeks of this Challenge.

For the fifth consecutive year, YouthBuild USA’s Green Initiative hosted a booth at the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the world's largest gathering dedicated to green building.