(MENAFNEditorial)
GULFPORT MS –The International Relief and Development (IRD) is recruiting candidates for its next YouthBuild class which begins in early November.
YouthBuild is a nine-month education and construction training program that offers Gulf Coast area young adults without high school diplomas the opportunity to continue their education build skills and serve the community.
YouthBuild is a US Department of Labor program that helps young people earn a GED learn a trade and gain work readiness and leadership skills. The Gulfport program will teach hands-on construction training as participants help build local affordable housing. Participants who successfully complete the program receive a nationally recognized construction trade certification.
Eligible candidates are 16 to 24 years old low income a high school dropout or basic skills deficient and motivated to make a positive change in their lives. Those selected earn a stipend for the program duration and will gain skills that last a lifetime.
To learn more about the YouthBuild Program or to request an application contact Jake Cook at 228-206-1467 or by email at jcook@irdgulfcoast.org. Applications and information may also be picked up at IRD’s Gulfport offices located at 9414 Three Rivers Road Suite 1 Gulfport MS 39503.
YouthBuild is managed by IRD with funding from the US Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration. For more information about YouthBuild and to view videos of past programs and projects visit www.ird.org/youthbuildintervention.
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IRD is a nonprofit nongovernmental organization responsible for implementing relief and development programs worldwide. IRD’s mission is to reduce the suffering of the world's most vulnerable groups and provide the tools and resources needed to increase their self-sufficiency. For more information visit www.ird.org.
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