Mile High Youth Corps
Contact: Amber Palmeri
Biographical Info
What does your organization do?
Mile High Youth Corps’ YouthBuild works with young people 18-24. The program provides a pre-apprenticeship construction training program and basic construction skills certification (HBI PACT); on-the-job learning; GED classes and testing support; career and post-secondary education readiness activities; leadership development; life skills and wellness support; case management and supportive services; placement support and 12 months of post-program follow up. Our program is a minimum of six months, participants receive a paid stipend and have the opportunity to earn a post-secondary scholarship which may use for additional certifications and trainings or other post-secondary pursuits.
Bulleted list of resources/services that you provide (to the CORE WORKNOW partnership)?
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Construction Training what type?
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GED preparation
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Expertise in working with young people 18-24
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Expertise in career readiness training, placement, and retention of early career individuals
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Expertise in connecting individuals to supportive services that mitigate barriers to employment and retention. What type?
What’s Required of You (How’s baked in):
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Time Commitments to CORE WORKNOW partnership
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CORE Partner Mtgs. Yes: 1-2 hours monthly
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Milestone/Task groups Yes: Varies; 1-2 hours monthly
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ED Executive Director Mtgs. Yes
Categories: Partners