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A big thank you to Sunrun, Freedom Forever Solar, SolarEdge Technologies, and Solar Energy Industries Association for speaking with our YouthBuild Just A Start students about opportunities in the growing solar industry and the importance of knowing your “why.” Your inspiring words have energized them as they explore exciting career paths in green jobs. ☀️ #GreenJobs #SolarIndustry #YouthBuild YouthBuild Global Solar Landscape Unirac

🌞🌤 We are so excited to share that we've been selected as one of three YouthBuild programs across the country to build a solar laboratory and implement a Photo Voltaic (PV) Installer Training Program. Stay tuned for more information about our pilot program.

YouthBuild Global Launches Solar Panel Installation Training and Certification Pilot Three YouthBuild programs selected to train opportunity youth for careers in clean energy as they earn certified solar panel installer credentials

YouthBuild Just A Start is hiring two AmeriCorps VISTAs for 2024-25. Applicants who are looking to gain professional experience in either student support or community outreach are encouraged to apply. This is a great way to build professional skills while making an impact in the Boston Metro North community. Click to learn more and apply today!

Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=123184

Youth Success Coordinator: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=123185

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YouthBuild Just A Start celebrated a finished patio/deck project for residents of 1175 Cambridge Street, and unveiled it to the public.

YouthBuild construction students designed the patio with instructors, laid out footings, completed structural framing, and set stone pavers.

Since beginning the project in the fall of 2023, students from 3 different cohorts have contributed to its planning and construction.

Knowing that YouthBuild would be moving to 430 Rindge Ave., the students wanted to leave the property that they’d called home (at 1175) with a farewell present for the remaining tenants, and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony to show off their talent and hard work.

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Last Week, YouthBuild Just A Start began their 2 week Mental Toughness with a total of 24 participants. The YouthBuild staff have facilitated many ice breakers/activities so participants can get to know each other and staff. Next week will be Day One of those selected participants' journey with YouthBuild Just A Start.🙂

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Support local YouthBuild USA programs, like ours, by donating at checkout in any Burlington store nationwide today! Our nearest Burlington store is located at Assembly Row, 133 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA 02145. For more information, visit bit.ly/youthbuild-burlington.

Last month YouthBuild construction students had a chance to gain hands-on experience measuring, cutting, and installing plywood underlayment on the floors of five kitchens, bath and laundry rooms. They also spent a day installing cement board siding on the exterior of the building. It was great to have the opportunity to collaborate with Habitat For Humanity.


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Does YouthBuild Just A Start sound like the right program for you?

Then join us on our LAST in person info session next week March 20th! Go to our inquiry form to register: https://justastart.org/youth-programs/

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👏🏽👏🏽A big shout out to the YouthBuild USA Strategic Partnerships Team and their funding partner Burlington, for awarding us with an Employment & Pathways Grant this year!!

Here’s a sneak peak at an upcoming joint project between our Construction and Retail / Customer Service Students which is made possible by this grant.

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We're Hiring! Come join the YouthBuild Just A Start team as our new Youth Recruitment and Employment Specialist. If you enjoy building relationships with community based organizations and young people, this just might be the opportunity for you!

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Youth Recruitment and Employment Specialist JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Youth Programs, the Youth Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist (YRES) is primarily responsible for recruiting and enrolling Boston Metro North opportunity youth at YouthBuild Just A Start. This new and exciting position will work closely wi...

We're sad to say goodbye to Brian Ristau, who is moving to Ohio after 10 years as a YouthBuild Humanities Instructor and Program Manager for our academics program. You will be missed. Thank you for all you've done here at YouthBuild Just A Start and for supporting hundreds of young people to attain their HiSET and Diplomas. Help us wish Brian all the best on his next journey.