“This is a place to grow. This is a place to thrive. This is a place to achieve things you never thought you could achieve.”
84% of YouthBuild enrollees in the U.S. obtained a high school diploma or equivalency, or other credentials
Over 340 YouthBuild programs operate in seven countries
Students earn job skills and credentials in construction, as well as other high-demand industries like healthcare, retail, and information technology
Globally there are over 245 million young people who are not in employment, education, or training
The global youth unemployment rate is nearly 3.5 times higher than that of adults
In the United States, opportunity youth are twice as likely to live in poverty
Society’s failure to engage these young adults costs an estimated $55 billion in the United States alone
“You need money to survive. I was desperate for something to do and so YouthBuild was a blessing.”
YouthBuild Global is grateful to partner with Burlington Stores, Inc., a national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home. Since 2023, as part of Burlington’s holistic community giving approach, Burlington stores nationwide have held an annual customer fundraising campaign to benefit YouthBuild Global and the YouthBuild network.
Thank you, Burlington Stores—and all their customers and associates—for partnering with YouthBuild Global. We appreciate your dedication to YouthBuild programs and the young people they serve!
Since 1995, Prudential Financial and YouthBuild have partnered to support YouthBuild programs and to connect YouthBuild students to quality livelihood opportunities around the world. Initiatives include hiring partnerships, livelihood coaching provided by Prudential employee volunteers to students and graduates, sponsorship of financial literacy trainings, and generous financial support for YouthBuild Global and YouthBuild programs.
My name is Jennyfer Gibson, and I am a HiSET graduate. I attended the YouthBuild program, where my teacher, Mrs. Chantel Williams, taught me everything I needed to prepare for the HiSET test.
The first time I took the test, I passed every subject except math. With the help of Mrs. Williams and a few more attempts, I was able to pass the math section and graduate.
I would like to thank my family for all the encouragement they gave me, and everyone at YouthBuild for their help and kindness. I also want to give a very special thanks to Mrs. Chantel Williams for her dedication, the love she showed, and everything she taught me.
While attending YouthBuild, I received my high school equivalency diploma, NCCER Certification for construction, CPR certification and employment.
My name is Heaven Jordan, and I enrolled in the HiSET program on August 18, 2025, because I wanted to complete my education and begin building a better future for myself. I knew earning my diploma would open the door to further education and more job opportunities.
During the program, one challenge I faced was staying organized and managing everything so I would not fall behind. Before enrolling in YouthBuild, my math skills were limited, but throughout the program, I learned a great deal and became more confident in my abilities.
I am thankful for the support of my mom, siblings, and my teacher, Mrs. Chantel Williams. Her empowering teaching style and guidance helped me stay motivated and played a big role in my success.
In the future, I plan to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field. I am proud of how far I have come and excited for what lies ahead. While attending YouthBuild, I received my high school equivalency diploma, NCCER certification for construction and gained valuable job opportunities.
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