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Pre-apprenticeship program for young people who face barriers to employment

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YouthBuild

YouthBuild is a workforce development pre-apprenticeship program administered by the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) that provides education, training, and wraparound supportive services to young people who face barriers to employment. YouthBuild participants must be between the ages of 16 and 24.

For more information, please visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/youth/youthbuild or email youth.build@dol.gov.

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Use this Blog to stay connected to current YouthBuild Community of Practice implementation conversations and updates regarding this site's content and topics.

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    Trending YouthBuild Resources

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    This list reflects current topics of interest within the YouthBuild community. You will find links to popular webinars, webcasts, blogs, toolkits, tip sheets, and many other resources created or curated for YouthBuild staff.
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    YouthBuild Job Developer Resource Collection

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    This is a collection of resources and tools for YouthBuild job developers.
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    Registered Apprenticeship and Training for Maritime Careers: Tools and Resources

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    Navigating the open ocean, captaining a local tugboat, or building the next generation of ships right here on land — use these tools to connect participants to training and Registered Apprenticeship in the maritime industry.
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    Annual Manufacturing Day: Factory Field Trips and Showcases

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    Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), held annualy on the first Friday of October, is an occasion when thousands of manufacturers open their doors to showcase modern and future manufacturing careers. MFG Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing...
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    Tools and Resources to Address Housing Barriers

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    Funding for Housing Assistance as a Supportive Service Under 20 CFR 681.570, YouthBuild programs can use grant funds to provide housing assistance to YouthBuild participants.
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    Tools to Address Barriers to Registered Apprenticeship

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    As a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship program, YouthBuild is primed to promote youth pathways to apprenticeship. Starting in 2026, DOL has set a performance target for the number of YouthBuild participants entering Registered...
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    Required Core Staff: Job Developer

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    The job developer (sometimes called a placement specialist) connects participants to employment, apprenticeship, postsecondary education, and other pathways. The job developer also helps ensure participants are prepared for the job search process...
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    Property Maintenance as a Career Pathway for YouthBuild Graduates

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    Property managers handle the maintenance of rental buildings and grounds, work to resolve tenant issues, and take care of finances associated with the property. This work can include repairing equipment, painting, electrical work, and HVAC...
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    Sample Apprenticeship Aptitude Practice Exams

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    Some registered apprenticeships (RAs) in the skilled trades require candidates to take aptitude tests to demonstrate their knowledge of necessary math, spatial awareness, measuring, or reading comprehension skills.
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    Required Core Staff: Case Manager

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    Case management staff must recognize the needs of youth, particularly those with significant barriers, to effectively deliver program services. An important part of a case manager's job is to make linkages between participants and resources...
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