Elkhorn youthbuildtarget service area: southeastern wisconsin: 53105, 53114, 53115, 53121,53128, 53147, 53184, 53190, 53525, 53585CATEGORY: btype of application: ruralconstruction plus: yeshud section…

Elkhorn youthbuildtarget service area: southeastern wisconsin: 53105, 53114, 53115, 53121,53128, 53147, 53184, 53190, 53525, 53585CATEGORY: btype of application: ruralconstruction plus: yeshud section 3 experience:number of participants: 36FUNDING level requested: 827,964MATCHING funds: 206,991MATCHING waiver eligible: nototal cost per participant: 22,999PROJECT summary: the elkhorn youthbuild (EYB) seeks to create an in-demand careerpathway for the underserved youth of southeastern wisconsin. The program addresses coreissues for targeted low-income and disadvantaged area participants ages 16-21 by providing ahigh school education beyond a conventional pathway, apprenticeship opportunities, practicaloccupational skills training, leadership development, and community service. Elkhornyouthbuild also collaborates with key community partners through this program to addressand lower area violence and create affordable housing within the local community.deliverables outcomes: the goal of elkhorn youthbuild is to shape the outlook andopportunities for at least 36 disadvantaged area youth aged 16-21, while also providing at leastone affordable house in walworth county. Successful program participants will be given ahigh-school diploma, practical industry skills, knowledge of financial literacy, timemanagement and communication, as well as assistance finding a skilled apprenticeshipprogram, help navigating the professional workforce, or pursuing post-secondary education.twelve months of follow-up services and mentoring are provided to all program graduates toensure their success and adjustment as young adults. EYB hopes to continue its 100 careerplacement rate for graduates to help address the critical shortage of skilled trades workers inwisconsin. The city of whitewater has been targeted as the focus for area affordable housing.EYB is partnering with habitat for humanity in walworth county to target the rise ofhomelessness in whitewater and increase the stock of affordable housing for low-incomefamilies. The whitewater unified school district reported that homelessness among youthalmost tripled between 2015-20191.intended use of funds: funds obtained through the US department of labor youthbuildgrant will be used to provide transportation to from job sites, equipment, clothing, personalsafety equipment, and work stipends to participants as part of their financial literacy education.training from experienced staff, educational materials, and certifications are also included.construction plus opportunity available: manufacturingcertifications available in snap-on precision measurement and forklift operationpriority consideration - sustainable solutions: solar renewable energy, energyconservation, use of reclaimed materials, use of energy star appliances. The elkhornyouthbuild embraces green building technology and recognizes this as an educationalpriority for participants. Using an on-campus green energy lab, participants see the practicalapplications of energy conservation and outcomes, learn directly from a renewable energygeneration system, and observe green building using reclaimed and energy-efficient materials.