YouthBuild Providence

YouthBuild Providence is a ten-month alternative education and career development program, working to unleash the positive energy of our youth. Our program is designed to get students excited about learning. With courses in math, language arts, social studies, science, and fine arts, our student-centered academic curriculum readies participants for secondary education completion and for higher education. Through our Green Academy program, students address issues of the environment and poverty, working alongside certified, on-staff tradesmen to build affordable homes for low-income Providence families and gain hands-on training in sustainable building, energy conservation and the LEED certification process. YouthBuild students benefit from a high placement process that results in graduates entering college and competitive industries of their choice as scholars, community leaders, and engaged citizens. YouthBuild Providence has been recognized as a national leader in service based learning and alternative education, sending faculty and students to present at conferences nationwide.