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YouthBuild offered by YouthCare at South Seattle College's Georgetown Campus

6737 Corson Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108

Located in the Georgetown neighborhood off of E Marginal Way S. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Youth ages 18-24 living in King County. Must be SNAP eligible and willing/able to enroll in benefits Able to commit to a full-time training program for six months Willing to develop, work towards, and achieve employment, case management, and education goals Ready and willing to work hard independently and as a team Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
M-F, 9am-5pm.
https://youthcare.org/homeless-youth-services/employment/youthbuild
[email protected]

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King, WA

Description

Operates a six-month job training pre-apprentice program for youth. Offers GED/HSD (High School Diploma) completion, case management support, job readiness training and pre-apprenticeship training. Youth work on a two-week rotating schedule; one week participating in GED/HSD completion and job readiness training, and the other week learning construction skills in the shop. After students graduate they receive nine months of follow-up from their case manager to continue to help support them in achieving their goals, including placement in apprenticeship programs in the trades. Pays a weekly stipend.

Providing organization

YouthCare

Provides supportive services for young people who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness.