Youthbuild

Earn your GED or high school diploma, start a career and become empowered by your community.

TXCC & LACC

Become part of the next generation of convervationists through environmental education, preservation and service.

Construction participants in front of a home they build, conservation participants at a project site, and health care participants holding up their training certificates.

Yearly Reports

Reports include program overviews, participant accomplishments, demographics, and financials.

2023 Community Impact Report
2022 Community Impact Report
2021 Community Impact Report
2020 Community Impact Report

2023 Highlights

Founded in 1975, American YouthWorks connects young adults with equitable access to education, paid career training, and supportive services through our Conservation Corps and YouthBuild programs. Participants learn new job skills, earn industry certifications, and build a personal and professional network while serving the community. In 2023, participants earned 350 industry certifications and 41 High School Diplomas or GEDs.

Participant career training projects address community issues:

Digital Divide

228 computers refurbished and donated

YouthBuild participants following the Media Corps training pathway help recycle and reuse technology equipment that is distributed out to public computer labs and donated out to low-income communities. In 2023, participants earned 24 IC3 Certifications.

Homelessness

4 micro homes built for our unhoused neighbors

While learning construction job skills, YouthBuild participants following the Casa Verde Builders training pathway build micro-homes at Community First! Village, a development of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, for people experiencing homelessness.

Access to Healthcare

12 public health events for low income communities

YouthBuild participants following the Health Corps training pathway gain practical experience while addressing health disparities in the community by organizing blood donation events, volunteering with local care providers, and assisting with health screenings at health fairs in underserved communities. In 2023, participants earned 17 Community Health Worker Certifications and 2 Medical Translator Certifications.

Disaster Response

Assisted 50 homes after 2 floods and 5 storms

As part of the greater AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams, Conservation Corps crews are trained and deployed by FEMA to help communities impacted by natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornados. In 2023, crews cleared 1,199 acres of hazardous fuel while on disaster response.

Conservation Projects

167 trees planted & 1,287 acres of habitat restored

Through the conservation projects our partners provide, trained Conservation Corps crews learn about natural resource management, environmental issues, teamwork and leadership. In 2023, participants treated 74 acres for invasive species and constructed, restored and maintained 26 miles of trails.

Illegal Dumpsites

194 illegal dumpsites cleaned up

In partnership with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Clean & Green program offers first time nonviolent offenders the opportunity to keep their criminal records clean by cleaning up our neighborhoods and waterways. In 2023, 1,553 participants gave 9,300 hours of community service. Read the full 2023 Clean & Green Report.

Strategic Plan

The American YouthWorks strategic plan provides a comprehensive overview of our goals and initiatives, outlining our vision, mission, and strategic objectives for the coming years.
 
Strategic Plan

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