The Urban League of Greater Atlanta – YouthBuild Construction Plus
MISSION
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s YouthBuild program is open to young people ages 16–24 who are ready to change their lives for the better. Based on their talents, interests, and goals, we guide them to pre-apprenticeship certificate programs in high-demand industries within the Greater Atlanta metro area. Sectors include Construction, Information Technology (IT), and Healthcare. Our clients benefit from work readiness courses, hands-on learning, and on-the-job training skills.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Low-income individuals
- Unemployed individuals
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- City of Atlanta
- Fulton County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Job board
- Job performance coaching
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Mentoring
- Resume development
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Mentoring
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Construction and Related Workers, All Other
- Construction Managers
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals