Phoenix Youth Learn Job Skills by Building Affordable Housing Phoenix, Arizona, prepares underserved youth for success by participating in HUD's Youthbuild program.
Participants improve their skills by building affordable housing in the community.
Intensive case management follow-up is also provided for up to one year after graduation. Stipends Increase Motivation Motivation plays an important part in students' completion of the program and Youthbuild Phoenix offers incentives at each stage to inspire students to graduate. Youthbuild Phoenix begins with a 6-week orientation where a maximum of 55 students learn basic construction skills and engage in intensive team building activities. To move to the second stage of the program, participants must be drug free and have a good record of attendance. The second portion of the program provides preparation for the GED exam and intensive construction training.