Project summary: this project will transform the lives of participants through construction work that will convert parts of a former ywca into low-income housing while giving youth academic skills…

Project summary: this project will transform the lives of participants through construction work that will convert parts of a former ywca into low-income housing while giving youth academic skills to enter employment in their chosen field. Strong partnerships with construction unions and manufacturing employers will provide hands-on skills experience and strong workplace connections. Intense pro-active case management will promote retention and success.funding level requested: 1,499.204INTENDED use of funds: funding supports staff to provide individualized support for training retention, counseling, case management, job development and placement, and post-program replacement. 98 of direct costs fund training, wages, and essential staff.deliverables outcomes: the project will place 65 of youth by the 2ND quarter after exit, reaching 77 by the 4TH quarter after exit. The program will achieve skills gains in 80 of participants and achieve a retention rate of 73 .matching funds amount: 25 of funding level requested, as required, -- 375,000. The project leverages 715,315 in additional resources to help achieve success.total number of participants to be enrolled: 65APPLICANT category: category a contract YB-29997-17-60-a-36.construction plus occupational field: manufacturingapplication is being submitted as: urbandescription of the area to be served: utica, NY, is a city with high poverty and very old housing that has extremely high poverty rates among black, latino and asian youth populations.target community service area, identified by ZIP code(s): 13501 13502 eligible for the matching waiver experience with HUD act section 3: nosubrecipient activities: subcontracts will be issued for training only.project summary: to help youth overcome barriers, youthbuild will recruit 65 at-risk youth of diverse backgrounds from utica and will provide educational solutions, vocational skills training in either construction or hospitality, and links to college and careers through meaningful community service of building low-income housing. Youth will upgrade their academic skills, bolster basic skills deficiencies that may have emerged due to covid-19-ERA educational constraints, earn a high school equivalency, connect with services to enter higher education, and gain hands-on work experience and industry-recognized credentials. The programs individualized approach is designed to guide youth to success. To meet specialized needs (such as intensive tutoring or english as a second language instruction), a personalized service strategy aids youth who need extra supports. The academic component helps youth achieve competency for union-based or employer-based apprenticeships. Youth achieve a college-ready academic level, explore options for post-secondary education, and connect with post-program supports to encourage retention in higher education. Construction skills training helps transform a former ywca into housing for low-income individuals while teaching youth how an old, energy-inefficient structure can be made to become energy efficient. Skills translate into high-growth jobs and industry-recognized credentials. Career exploration workshops in local opportunities ensure youth exit with soft skills leadership abilities, a professional resume, and job search interviewing experience. The project has multiple partnership with employers and unions that ensure that the program aligns with the union and employer requirements.sustainable solutions priority considerations: weatherization class activities provided.