Clark County residents, ages 17-24, who have left high school without a diploma may qualify for a free education and training program to obtain a GED or diploma and job-related skills.
Information sessions for YouthBuild, a collaboration of nonprofit organizations that includes Partners in Careers, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver Housing Authority and WorkSource, will be held December 9, 15 and 29 and January 6 and 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Partners in Careers, 3210 NE 52nd St. in Vancouver.
Those enrolled in YouthBuild will have the opportunity, at no cost to them, to:
- Obtain their GED or high school diploma
- Gain two nationally-recognized construction certifications
- Participate in building a house for a family in need
- Receive services, including job, college and career preparation
To participate in YouthBuild, an individual must be a Clark County resident ages 17-24, a high school dropout in need of a high school diploma or GED and interested in gaining job skills and experience.
To register for the free information session, contact Sam Capeloto at 360.696.8417, ext. 110 or sam@swwpic.org.