8-Month Program Timeline
I. After School Classes: October to March
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
- Intro to Construction Administration
- Intro to Project Management
- Plan Reading
- Construction Software
- Bidding Analysis
- Sustainability
- Safety Management
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
II. Certifications and Site Visits: March to June
- OSHA 30, SST 10 Certification
- Notary Certification
- Construction site visits
- Career training and interview preparation
III. Paid Internships: June to August
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
- On-job training at well-established architecture, construction management, and real estate firms
- Support for Youth Construct students based on feedback from employers
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
IV. Continued Support: September Onwards
- Career and education resource sharing
- Networking assistance
- Letters of recommendation
Benefits To Our Youth
- Broad introduction to the architecture, construction, engineering, and real estate development sectors (ACED) facilitated by industry professionals
- 50+ hours of training in Construction Project Management
- An alternate path to enter the ACED space for those not drawn toward the skilled labor trade
- Transferable skills such as project management, leadership, marketing, quantitative analysis, and office etiquette. Graduates will be equipped with Notary Public license and OSHA 30 certification
- Valuable networking opportunities with well-established ACED industry professionals in New York City
- Stipends and paid internships provided to students include: up to $1000 during the 8-month training and paid internships with salaries above minimum wage
Why Donate to Youth Construct?
Youth Construct's mission to provide young people from underserved communities with access to the ACED industry career opportunities in Architecture, Construction, Engineering, and Development is more than a movement but it’s a vision discovered by the founder Alexis McSween.
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"Your gift on #givingtuesday will help make a difference in the lives of our youths. Our mission is to reach over 1000 youths within the next 5 years and expose them to the ACED industry. Consider donating and changing a life”
Help Us Reach Our 2024 Fundraising Goal of $250,000